Job Description

Prep Technician & Social Media Coordinator

Responsibilities:

Operations:

  • Pull, scan, and maintain organization of all equipment orders

  • Double check on any potential incompatibilities, conflicts, or gaps when filling an order

  • Assist in the load out of rental packages

  • Maintain an understanding of specs and uses of rental inventory

  • Be able to assist camera assistants with camera rigging, troubleshooting, additions, and drops during preps as needed

  • Relay potential repair issues found during preps to the Service Department

  • Ensure equipment is in the proper bins and/or cases in the storage areas

  • Restock dropped equipment from preps 


Secondary Duties:

  • Set up and participate in hosted company events

  • Help with gear returns and outgoing shipments as needed

  • Be responsible for the cleanliness and organization of prep floor and equipment rooms 

  • Participate in team meetings and daily huddles as assigned


Social Media:

  • Run our main social media accounts (Instagram, Facebook, and the newsletter) focusing on consistent posting, audience engagement, and growing our following.

  • Understand the main goals of our online image: focus on people, promote new gear, always encouraging people to come in, etc

  • Work with the Rental Coordinators and General Manager to think of content / event ideas

  • Create visually appealing graphics and take photos during preps

  • Put together a monthly newsletter email with current events, announcements, and specials

Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of motion picture cameras and related equipment/accessories

  • Ability and willingness to learn and self-educate about new and upcoming equipment 

  • Exceptional customer service skills (friendly, courteous, responsive, and resourceful)

  • Production experience is a plus

  • Knowledge of social media etiquette, posting, and basic visual aesthetics

  • Software knowledge: Lightroom, Photoshop, possibly Canva.com, Mailchimp

  • Photography and basic photo editing skills is a plus

Physical Requirements:

  • Lifting up to 40-50 lbs. of cases and/or equipment

  • Sitting and standing for long periods of time

  • Potential overtime required


Reporting Structure:

This role reports directly to the Rental Coordinators and General Manager

Renewal:

This role and the responsibilities under it are subject to change. During the evaluation process, the role will be amended bi-yearly to account for such changes and realign success measures.