Video Equipment Manager / Engineering Support / Video Production Specialist
23 hours ago
Dallas
Job Description Video Production Specialist (Equipment & Engineering Support) Overview The Production Specialist (Equipment & Engineering Support) is a hands-on technical team member based at a client site. This role manages the daily flow of gear, maintains accurate tracking and inventory, coordinates maintenance and repairs, and supports smooth day-to-day operations so crews can execute efficiently. In addition, the role provides technical troubleshooting, assists with facility and infrastructure projects, and provides webcast engineering support as needed. Job Roles 1. Equipment Flow and Scheduling Support • Manage daily check-in/check-out of equipment, • Assess and fulfill equipment scheduling requests accurately and on time, • Ensure gear is staged, available, and ready based on upcoming needs, • Communicate equipment availability, conflicts, and outages to the Production Manager and relevant team members 2. Technical Support and Troubleshooting • Serve as an on-site technical helper for production teams., • Assist with diagnosing and resolving common technical issues (playback/monitoring issues, basic network, signal-flow problems, etc.), • Assist engineering staff with webcast-related setup and execution (as trained), • Help prepare and verify signal flow: video, audio, comms, confidence monitoring, and recording/streaming paths 3. Infrastructure and Technical Projects Support technical projects that improve the studio, including: • Cable pulling, labeling, and documentation updates, • Basic rack cleanup and signal-flow organization, • Helping standardize recurring setups, • Assist with technical quality-control items 4. Inventory Management and Tracking • Track equipment movement using software application, • Maintain accurate inventory records and support periodic audits/reconciliation, • Ensure equipment is properly labeled, stored, and returned to its designated location, • Identify missing items and follow up until resolved 5. Studio and Equipment Space Organization • Keep the studio and equipment room clean and organized on a consistent schedule, • Maintain clear storage standards so gear is easy to find, return, and verify, • Monitor consumables and shop supplies; request restocks as needed 6. Maintenance, Repairs, and Readiness • Maintain routine cleaning and maintenance schedules for camera gear and accessories, • Identify damaged gear and determine whether repairs can be handled internally or require third-party service, • Coordinate third-party repairs, track status, and ensure gear returns to service, • Perform basic repairs when appropriate and order parts as needed, • Ensure batteries are charged, firmware/basic functionality checks are completed as required, and gear is reliably "ready to go" 7. Process and Accountability • Follow and improve repeatable processes for checkout, return, and verification, • Maintain documentation as needed (maintenance logs, repair records, inventory lists), • Proactively identify recurring issues (damage trends, missing items, storage problems) and recommend solutions 8. Production Support • Serve as a Project Lead on certain projects relating to equipment rentals and on-set production, acting as a Grip or Grip Truck Driver, • Ability and willingness to cross-train on production roles as neededRequirements, • Bachelor's or Associate degree in a related field, and professional experience in equipment management, studio operations, production support, engineering support, or equipment logistics, • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management, • Able to lift and move production equipment safely and consistently (as required by the role), • Comfortable using tracking/logistics tools (Cheqroom, Monday.com) and maintaining accurate records, • Willingness to work extended hours when needed to complete time-sensitive tasks, • Professional communication skills with internal teams and client-site stakeholders, • Respect: Put people first by creating a safe, positive set environment, listening to clients and crew, and honoring time and boundaries., • Passion: Show up prepared and curious, pushing for stronger stories, visuals, and edits while continually sharpening your craft., • Versatile and Collaborative: Share context, invite ideas, and flex between producing, shooting, and post to keep the project moving., • Ownership: Take responsibility for outcomes by anticipating issues, driving decisions, and following through on budgets, schedules, and deliverables., • Integrity: Be transparent about scope, costs, and risks, and make choices that protect the client, the team, and the brand., • Excellence: Plan thoroughly, communicate clearly, adapt under pressure, and deliver work that meets the brief, the budget, and the deadline.