THE ROLE
Insomniac is looking for an AC to provide gear management, camera prep and on-site assistance at various event locations. This position will report to the Technical Producer. This is not a remote position and will be based in the Calabasas, CA office.
RESPONSIBILITIES
In-House Gear management (AC)
- Maintain proper inventory of all Insomniac Rave-Mart media gear
- Properly check-in gear to internal employees and all other business partners
- Maintain gear with yearly full inventory
- Properly inspect gear upon return
- Coordinate cleaning and repairs as needed
- Package and prep gear for internal shoots, on-site shoots and commercial shoots
- Organize Rave-Mart gear room and Rave-Mart storage
- Breakdown new gear requests to determine rental vs purchase needs
- Host vendors needing space for gear prep
- Maintain good relationships with partner rental houses
On-Site AC (Assistant Camera)
Set up and manage the Film Department on-site, ensuring all gear is ready for productionAssist with the setup of Social, Photo, and Sponsor departmentsCollaborate with DIT and IT teams to ensure camera data and information is alignedWork closely with the Director of Photography (DP) and Camera Supervisor on camera and lighting settingsSupport a media team of up to 250 peopleHelp film team with technical camera, lighting, and rigging needsPartner with DIT and Field Producers to ensure timely media deliverySafeguard and secure all media gear during on-site productionCoordinate tear-down and pack up of Film, Social, and Photo departments after the eventReport and address any gear issues promptlyAssist with loading and unloading gear from trucksContribute to other technical projects as identifiedQUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Film or related field (or equivalent experience)Minimum 2 years of experience in camera prep, preferably in AC or rental house settingsStrong understanding of inventory management systemsExcellent organizational skills and attention to detailIn-depth knowledge of modern cinema cameras and film / photography mediumsFamiliarity with non-linear video editing softwareExperience properly loading and securing gear in film vans / trucksPrior experience working on set (Film / TV commercials)Experience with live events or festivals is a plusAbility to manage multiple projects and tasksMust be able to work nights and weekends and travel (economy) overnight / weekendsAbility to travel is required (economy)WORK ENVIRONMENT
Must be able to tolerate loud noise levels & busy environments in dynamic work locationsMay work in drastic temperature climates while on site at eventsMust be willing to travel to work during holidays, evening and weekend hours, as required, to meet deadlinesMust be able to continuously stand or walkMust be able to bend, squat, climb stairs and lift frequentlyMust be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionallyMay occasionally walk on slippery or uneven surfacesApplicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization, which does not require sponsorship by Insomniac for a visa.