STUDENT-Park Productions - Project Manager
About The Position
Project Managers work closely with the Director of Park Productions to manage client projects in the Pro Unit. Typically, two Project Managers work together to ensure projects are completed. They serve as producers on some client projects and oversee other staff producers on the rest. They track each project’s status and manage the needs of clients and student teams to support successful completion. Each Project Manager is scheduled for approximately four office hours per week, during which they complete most responsibilities, and is expected to attend two 30-minute team meetings per week. Additional hours for shoots, client meetings, and events may be necessary and are scheduled on a case-by-case basis. Applicants must be current Ithaca College students and should apply by Sun, Nov. 15th, attaching a resume and cover letter.
Requirements
- Must be a current Ithaca College student.
- Strong organizational skills, including familiarity with spreadsheets, calendars, and task lists.
- Strong communication skills, including keeping up with emails and responding to emails, texts, and Teams messages within a reasonable time.
- Ability to communicate professionally with clients.
- Ability to work well as part of a team.
- Familiarity with the film/video production process.
- Experience producing film projects.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working within Park Productions is preferred; candidates new to Park Productions may be considered if their other qualifications are strong enough.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Director with managing all client projects.
- Consult with potential clients.
- Draft project budgets.
- Serve as a main point of contact for clients throughout the production process.
- Track project status updates and communicate with staff to keep projects progressing smoothly.
- Lead weekly Pro Unit meetings.
- Contribute to weekly manager meetings.
- Oversee ongoing and consulting projects, checking in with team members to ensure work is completed in a timely fashion.
- Serve as Producer on several client projects, coordinating shoots, scheduling with clients, assigning crew, preparing interview questions, and preparing call sheets.
- Oversee other staff producers assigned to projects.
- Represent Park Productions at campus events, including the Student Org Fair, Recruitment Night, Open Houses, and the Whalen Symposium.
- Communicate upcoming crew calls, shadowing opportunities, workshops, and events to the full Park Productions member list.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
