Stages Supervisor

Ready to keep productions rolling without a hitch? RUN Studios is looking for a sharp, solutions-driven Stages Supervisor to lead teams, manage spaces, and make sure nothing stands between the crew and a seamless shoot.

Production chaos? You thrive in it — and know exactly how to turn it into smooth, stage-ready success.

As a Stages Supervisor, you’ll be a part of a large Redmond-based team of professionals who create content for one of our large corporate partners in studios and remotely. This role will oversee many different production roles within the facility, troubleshooting production challenges, as well as coordinating facility needs, resourcing and training staff as production needs require.

This is the ultimate role for someone who has experience with sound stages as well as small studios, understands complicated workflows and can help bridge gaps between producers, production partners, internal teams, as well as the drive to manage equipment, spaces, and people to ensure production never stops.

Must be available to work on site in Redmond, WA.

As Stages Supervisor, You Will

• Train and onboard all part-time and full-time Stages team members.
• Work across teams/departments to solve day-to-day production and facility challenges.
• Create and update process and workflow.
• Contribute to scoping meetings to advise producers and clients regarding Stages workflow, capabilities, production planning and technique.
• Maintain evergreen knowledge of equipment, facility and stage capabilities as well as crewing needs.
• Create process and documentation for positions to help facilitate training.
• Work with the Operations + Stages Manager to grow, train, and maintain part-time staff bench.
• Oversee the scheduling of full-time and part-time staff.
• Participate in production (In studio/on Location/virtual): set lighting, PC operation, camera, maintain stages equipment and supplies.
• Collaborate with and advise producers.
• Fluidly work on multiple projects at once with the ability to prioritize while multitasking.
• Create and cultivate a positive work environment with co-workers and clients alike.

As an Applicant, You Bring

• 4+ years working in a production environment; proficient in cameras, lighting, and audio.
• A calm, flexible demeanor during fast paced and high-pressure situations.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high quality work.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team.
• Ability to quickly adapt to changes in equipment, workflow, and schedule.
• Creative problem-solving skills, ready to provide solutions. You take initiative by providing a plan of action to implement those solutions.
• Growth mindset.
• Bias for action.
• Awareness of current trends, production equipment and tools.
• Experience with remote productions; Teams and NDI.

Bonus if You Have

• BA/BS degree in media, film, or video.
• Extensive knowledge of production workflows.
• Deep understanding of crewing roles.
• Experience with Live Switching.
• Proficient signal flow knowledge, light routing knowledge, as well as experience with Tricaster, Black Magic and/or Ross and Grass Valley switchers.
• Post-production: Understand the needs for post-production to help guide decision making.

Additional Position Details

• Supervisory Responsibilities
  • Oversee the daily workflow of the Stages.
  • Oversee the training of new Stages team members.
  • Oversee the props, furniture and lighting inventory for Stages.
• Physical Demands
  • Bending, sitting, lifting, and long hours.
  • At times, prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and/or working on a computer.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Work Environment
  • This role is in person, in a production studios environment, 5 days/week.
• Travel
  • No travel necessary for this role. All work is done onsite.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

At RUN Studios we recognize our ultimate success depends on our talented and dedicated workforce. We understand, value, and are grateful for the invaluable contributions made by each employee. Our goal is to provide a comprehensive program of evolving competitive benefits specifically designed to support the needs of our employees and their dependents.

Compensation

Pay Range: $80,000 - $95,000 (Annually)

The successful candidate’s pay will be based on various factors such as individual qualifications and work location.

Benefits:

Benefits and perks may vary depending on location and nature of the work, but eligible employees have access to medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D benefits, health savings and flexible spending accounts, other telehealth and wellness benefits, a minimum of seven paid holidays per year, accrual of at least 6.5 days (Temporary Employment) to at least 15 days (Regular Employment) of paid time off per year, a 401k plan with company match, discretionary bonuses dependent on company, team or individual performance, and referral bonuses for eligible hired referrals.

As an equal opportunity employer, RUN Studios is committed to pay equity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.