Media Manager

Carnegie Mellon Universitys School of Drama (SoD) seeks a full-time Media Manager to oversee the curricular, operational, and production support for the Video and Media Design (VMD) program. Grad and Undergrad students in the program actively participate in the SoDs dynamic season of productions, with close guidance from faculty and staff. This position supports the students' research and creative practice. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys tackling technical challenges, hands-on work, supporting diverse creative projects, and collaborating with a community of passionate makers. Position starts 3/10/25, or as soon as a candidate is identified.

While CMU is the oldest degree granting drama school in the country, we work hard to be a leading voice in the education of future generations of theatre artists who push to reform the way the industry treats its workers while maintaining the artistic integrity of their work. If you have a demonstrable record of doing this work and are interested in training the next generation of industry leaders, please consider applying for this position.

Responsibilities:

• Expertise in live video system technology including knowledge of networking, video Interfaces, signals, and routing for entertainment technology.
• Experience in video projector maintenance and implementation.
• Theatrical and/or Live Event Rigging experience, specifically including counterweight line sets and chain motors.
• A Bachelor's Degree and 3 years of professional experience in technical theater and/or live event production, or an equivalent combination of skills, experiences and education that might uniquely enhance the VMD program.

More details about the position and the generous benefits package available may be found at the application link.