STUDENT-Park Productions - Project Manager

Please apply by Sun, Nov. 15th, and be sure to attach a resume and cover letter with your application to be considered.

***MUST be a current Ithaca College student to apply.***

Job Description:

The Project Managers work closely with the Director of Park Productions to manage all of the client projects in the Pro Unit. There are typically 2 Project Managers who work together to make sure everything gets done. They serve as producers on many (but not all) of our client projects, and oversee the other staff producers for the rest. They are responsible for tracking the status of each ongoing project, and managing the needs of both the client and the student team to complete each project successfully.

Time Commitment:

Each project manager will be scheduled for approximately 4 office hours per week, during which they are to complete the majority of their responsibilities. They are also expected to attend two 30-minute team meetings per week. Additional hours, including shoots, client meetings, and events, may be necessary, and would be scheduled on a case-by-case basis.

Qualifications:

1. Strong organizational skills, including familiarity with using spreadsheets, calendars, and task lists
2. Strong communication skills, such as ability to keep up with emails, and reasonable response times to emails/texts/Teams messages
3. Ability to communicate professionally with clients
4. Ability to work well as part of a team
5. Familiarity with film/video production process
6. Experience producing film projects
7. Experience working within Park Productions is preferred, but candidates who are new to Park Productions may be considered if their other qualifications are strong enough.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Assist the Director with managing all client projects, which includes:
   • Consulting with potential clients
   • Drafting budgets for projects
   • Being a main point of contact for clients throughout the production process
   • Tracking status updates of each project and communicating with other staff to make sure all projects are progressing smoothly
2. Lead weekly Pro Unit meetings
3. Contribute to weekly manager meetings
4. Oversee all ongoing and consulting projects, including checking in with other team members to ensure all work is getting done in a timely fashion
5. Serve as Producer on several client projects - including coordinating shoots, scheduling with clients, assigning crew, preparing interview questions, and preparing call sheets
6. Oversee other staff producers who may be assigned to other projects
7. Represent Park Productions at campus events, including the Student Org Fair, Recruitment Night, Open Houses, and the Whalen Symposium.
8. Communicate with the full Park Productions member list about upcoming opportunities including crew calls, shadowing opportunities, workshops, and events.

Hiring manager: Devan Accardo

Hiring rate: $16.30/hr