Photography Technical Assistant – Los Angeles

New York Film Academy, Los Angeles, California

The New York Film Academy was founded in 1992 on the belief that a top-quality education in filmmaking should be accessible to anyone with the drive and ambition to make films. The school opened at Robert De Niro’s Tribeca Film Center in New York City, and has expanded worldwide to include campuses in New York; Los Angeles; Miami; and Gold Coast, Australia.

The mission of the New York Film Academy is to educate students interested in the field of visual storytelling. NYFA courses have been designed to increase students’ creativity and technical expertise through an intense regimen of hands-on and classroom instruction. The Academy’s goal is to enrich its students as visual storytellers by helping them realize their personal artistic visions. NYFA’s expectations center on the growth of each student as a creative individual. NYFA is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission and the National Association of Schools of Art and Design.

Job Summary

The New York Film Academy – Los Angeles Campus is seeking photo equipment teaching assistants for several part-time positions. The Photo TAs will assist and be hands on with the supervision and safety of equipment for shoots, events, and day to day duties.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of students and employees.
• Oversee students and ensure their proper technical and safe use of equipment.
• Offer technical assistance to students.
• Assist instructors in class with equipment and any questions.
• Photograph events and edit images for delivery.
• Safely pack and deliver equipment to and from locations.
• Assist within the equipment room and during checkouts.
• General support for the school and facilities.
• Occasional overtime.

KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCIES:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Comfort working with individuals from various cultures and backgrounds.
• Knowledge of photography and photography equipment.
• A positive attitude towards assisting others and the ability to share expertise and information.
• Ability to work well in a team atmosphere.
• Ability to stay current in the field of photography and obtain new skills using new technologies.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 4+ years of photography-related experience.

New York Film Academy (“NYFA”) is an equal opportunity employer. Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination because of race, creed, color, sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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