To apply for this position, send your resume and cover letter to careers@mightymediastudios.com. If the job posting asks for work samples, please include those with your application.
JOB TITLE: Equipment Manager / Assistant Video Engineer
REPORTS TO: Senior Technical Producer
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt, Hourly
Job Summary:
The position supports the preparation, maintenance, and deployment of Mighty Media’s video equipment and storage systems while also working on live productions to support builds, troubleshoot, and learn high-level engineering. This role is for someone with a foundation in live video production who is highly organized and wants to grow towards a video engineer path.
Essential Functions:
Track inventory and ensure gear is properly stored, labeled, organized, maintained, and show-ready.
Manage equipment check-out and returns.
Use, maintain, and update inventory management tool Cheqroom.
Prepare equipment for check out by production teams, ensuring all necessary components are included in the request. Assist in providing alternative solutions when equipment is unavailable.
Oversee maintenance, cleaning, and repair of production equipment and vehicles, including scheduling service, repairs, software & firmware updates
Participate in equipment evaluation and purchasing and assist in replacing lost or unrepairable equipment.
Support Operations team with insurance claims and current inventory
Load in/out, build, and break down equipment for assigned productions.
Support camera setup, including cabling, placement, labeling, basic configuration, and coordination with camera operators and engineering staff.
Maintain accurate notes, labels, packing lists, diagrams, or other documentation that supports repeatable workflows.
Required Skills/Abilities:
Proficiency in packing, labeling, cable management, and maintaining professional video equipment.
Ability to drive 18’ box truck.
Calm under pressure, especially during live production environments.
Proactive communicator who can ask good questions, flag issues early, and follow direction from senior technical staff.
Interest in learning higher-level engineering, live production workflows, camera systems, video standards, and technical troubleshooting.
Ability to work flexible production schedules, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, travel, and longer days as needed.
Education and Experience:
Minimum 2 years of video production experience, with hands-on multi-camera production experience preferred.
Familiarity with professional video gear and basic production workflows.
Knowledge of media offload, file organization, codecs, and recording formats is a plus.
Formal production, broadcast, media, or technical training is helpful but not required with equivalent hands-on experience.
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Prolonged periods standing
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
This position will require the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb ladders
Work Environment:
This position will require the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb ladders
Loading and unloading equipment into production vehicles
Additional Information:
We receive a high volume of applicants and are unable to respond to all of them. Please know that we will be in touch with candidates moving forward in the interview process. All communications will come from careers@mightymediastudios.com.
Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role is $33-$37 per hour. Compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.
If you are offered a position, please note that employment with the company is contingent on passing a criminal background check.
While employed with Mighty Media Studios, you are not authorized to provide professional services to a competitor, other company or client that may be a conflict of interest with your work.
Mighty Media Studios is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment with the Mightiest employees. If you require an accommodation in interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please note that in your application. We are committed to ensuring that everyone has an excellent interview experience!
To apply for this position, send your resume and cover letter to careers@mightymediastudios.com. If the job posting asks for work samples, please include those with your application.