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Theater Production Specialist 2 - UCLA

30K–58K
Partially · Los Angeles, California
Posted August 5, 2026
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Overview

The role owns production operations supporting the Dean's creative vision across all project phases. This position drives schedules budgets and contracts while supervising student employees and production staff. The ideal candidate will collaborate with faculty and external partners to deliver successful film projects. Unique opportunities exist to shape festival distribution strategies.

What You'll Do11

  • 1Build and maintain production schedules budgets and contracts
  • 2Design and lead production processes to meet deadlines
  • 3Scale operations based on project demands
  • 4Drive problem solving during complex production challenges
  • 5Ship final deliverables on time and within budget
  • 6Collaborate with faculty leadership and university units
  • 7Supervise student employees and production support staff
  • 8Secure insurance and workers compensation coverage
  • 9Coordinate travel logistics for on site shoots and festivals
  • 10Maintain confidentiality with tact and discretion
  • 11Analyze situations and propose alternative solutions

Requirements10

  • 15+ years building ETL pipelines with Spark and Airflow
  • 2High computer literacy using Microsoft Office and graphics programs
  • 3Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects
  • 4Demonstrated initiative with minimal supervision
  • 5Experience with project management and timeline maintenance
  • 6Collaborate with legal consultants for licensing and clearance
  • 7Work with HR teams to hire crew within university policies
  • 8Secure production insurance and workers compensation
  • 9Experience with distribution and marketing consultants
  • 10Bachelor's degree in related area or equivalent experience

Salary Insight

$30 - $58k per year

Location

Typepartially
LocationLos Angeles, California

Required Skills

Microsoft OfficeProject ManagementLegal Licensing and ClearancesProduction InsuranceHiring and Crew ManagementDistribution and Marketing CoordinationWebsite Design/UpdatesInterpersonal CommunicationConfidentiality and Discretion
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