What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teen Camps Post Production Supervisor position at NYFA?
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Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the general supervision from the Director of Teen Summer Camps, the Post Production Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Teen Post Production Department and managing a team of Technical Assistants to edit acting for film scenes and monologues using industry standard software.
New York Film Academy’s Teen Summer Camps provide intensive programs in filmmaking, acting, screenwriting, musical theatre, documentary, and photography for campers of ages 14 to 17 years old.
Effective Date: Part-Time (ASAP), Full-Time Seasonal (6/23/2025 – 8/13/2025)
REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop workflow procedures, in collaboration with Edit Lab Supervisor, TA Coordinator, and Equipment Room Manager, and provided assistance with training necessary Summer Camp staff
- Maintain various logistics necessary to ensure the smooth running of post productions
- Schedule and supervise Post Production TAs
- Collaborate and work closely with the Edit Lab Supervisor
- Approve and review TA staff payroll biweekly
- Liaise with acting instructors on creative decisions for final cuts
- Assist with Summer Camp Edit Lab(s) set-up before the program starts
- Support Summer Camp Administrative staff with facilities and operations needs
- Ensure deadlines are met for final screenings and in-class reviews
- Other duties as assigned by Teen Camp Director, Assistant Director, or senior management
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCIES:
- Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds including students, faculty and staff
- Ability to work hard, responds to emergencies, and always maintains the safety and educational environment for the students
- A strong grasp of Final Cut, Avid and Adobe Premiere
- Strong technical grasp of film equipment such as HMC, 5D Mark II, C300, shotgun mics, tripods, onboard shock mounts, c-stands, boom poles, etc. is preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent skills in database management and record keeping
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and simultaneously on projects of varied complexity, carrying out each to its conclusion with a very high level of effectiveness
- Must possess the ability to exercise group leadership skills, which emphasize collaboration, consensus building, conflict resolution, and problem solving
- Must possess ability and willingness to manage multiple priorities and projects
- Strong customer service skills with the ability to meet and serve the public, both in person and by telephone, tactfully and effectively
- Ability to work well in a team atmosphere
- Perform basic math
- Understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and understand multi-step written and oral instructions
- Ability to work in a highly demanding, multiple task environment, with changing priorities is key
- Ethical/Honest - evidence of the practice of a high level of confidentiality
- Service and Action-oriented – does what it takes to meet student expectations.
- Collaborative – enlists information from all sources to ensure the best solution to an issue.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and CERTIFICATION
- High School/GED required.
- Post production experience required
- Film/Video Production Experience preferred
- Experience providing technical support on film shoots and/or art events required.
- Experience working in a fast-paced multi-tasking results driven environment with attention to detail.
- Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Suite – Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint
- Experience and comfortability with students ages 14-17
New York Film Academy (NYFA) is an equal opportunity employer. Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination because of race, creed, color, sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
Salary : $20 - $21
