The Studio Equipment and Gear Manager is tasked with fulfilling the needs of the day-to-day camera, sound, lighting equipment, gear check-outs, and requests, as well as upkeep and maintenance of all company-owned and sub-rented equipment as deemed by Ocean Front Entertainments.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the inventory of production gear and technical equipment of Ocean Front Entertainment and catalog all equipment through Current RMS inventory software.
• Lead the coordination and tracking of all rental, leased, and company production equipment;
• Available during business hours to answer questions or concerns from the field, as well as offer technical resolution or troubleshooting. Available after hours on an emergency basis or by request;
• Clean, maintain, and perform minor repairs to all gear;
• Send gear for repairs that cannot be fixed in-house and coordinate with vendors to negotiate timelines and costs.
• Prepare job quotes and source equipment and gear to accommodate production based on internal pricing; Consult with Producers, Assistant Camera’s, DP’s regarding potential and required equipment needed for production;
• Source gear through outside vendors which cannot be sourced through internal inventory; perform comparative pricing research to present to owners for approval; as well as source gear in other cities for remote shoots upon request;
• Create invoices and manage billing to Production for the gear rentals and purchases;
• Perform tests on all equipment and gear upon rental pick-up and return to the studio to ensure all gear is in working condition, continues to be dependable, and does not require repair;
• Perform equipment research to either replace or add to internal inventory to determine the cost, potential usage, reliability, and compatibility with existing inventory.;
• Purchase equipment to add to internal inventory; perform comparative pricing research before purchase. Pricing and purchasing are to be approved by owners.

Qualifications:

• Minimum High School Diploma;
• Three to five years of production rental experience is required. Technical knowledge is a must.
• Knowledge of Current RMS, Google Drive, and Google Suite is preferred.

Core Competencies:

• The hours for this position are typically 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM unless changed due to domestic travel or additional job functions per request of Production. Hours can be temporarily adjusted with applicable notice;
• This position demands a highly organized and detail-minded candidate with the ability to recall details about shoots and specified needs, equipment information, and inventory;
• Working knowledge of technical and mechanical terminology;
• Knowledge of Camera, Sound, Lighting equipment and its various functions;
• This position requires email and phone correspondence;
• The ability to communicate with in-house staff, field staff, and various vendors to resolve needs and requests, as well as plan future shoots and occasional troubleshooting;
• This position must have a flexible schedule as production needs and equipment requests vary from day to day;
• Light managerial experience is beneficial to the position.

Requirements:

• This position requires heavy physical demands not limited to lifting equipment and Pelican cases that can weigh over 50 pounds.
• This position requires coordinating equipment pickup and drop-offs throughout Los Angeles.
• Must be willing to submit a background check;
• Must have work authorization to work in the United States.

The Perks:

• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Ability to earn commission pay
• Unlimited snacks and coffee in the studio
• Access to industry standard camera, grip, and audio equipment
• A fast-paced, creative, and dog friendly office space in Los Angeles

Ocean Front Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.