Job Summary:

WHO ARE YOU?

Do you enjoy dance music? Do you excel with media equipment? Then you’re in luck! We are looking for a highly motivated self-starter who embodies both a passion for dance culture and a love of film gear. Is this you? Read on…

WHO ARE WE?

Insomniac produces some of the most innovative, immersive music festivals and events in the world. Enhanced by state-of-the-art lighting, pyrotechnics and sound design, large-scale art installations, theatrical performers and next generation special effects, our events captivate the senses and inspire a unique level of fan interaction. The quality of the Headliner experience is our top priority.

Insomniac produces 10,000 concerts, club nights and festivals for seven million attendees annually across the globe. Since its inception, Insomniac's events have taken place in 13 countries across five continents. The company's premiere annual event, Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas, is the world’s largest dance music festival and attracts more than 525,000 fans over three days. The company was founded by Pasquale Rotella and has been based in Los Angeles since it was formed in 1993.

THE ROLE

Insomniac is looking for an AC to provide gear management, camera prep and on-site assistance at various event locations. This position will report to the Technical Producer. This is not a remote position and will be based in the Calabasas, CA office.

RESPONSIBILITIES

In-House Gear management (AC)

Maintain proper inventory of all Insomniac Rave-Mart media gear
Properly check-in gear to internal employees and all other business partners
Maintain gear with yearly full inventory
Properly inspect gear upon return
Coordinate cleaning and repairs as needed
Package and prep gear for internal shoots, on-site shoots and commercial shoots
Organize Rave-Mart gear room and Rave-Mart storage
Breakdown new gear requests to determine rental vs purchase needs
Host vendors needing space for gear prep
Maintain good relationships with partner rental houses

On-Site AC (Assistant Camera)

Set up and manage the Film Department on-site, ensuring all gear is ready for production
Assist with the setup of Social, Photo, and Sponsor departments
Collaborate with DIT and IT teams to ensure camera data and information is aligned
Work closely with the Director of Photography (DP) and Camera Supervisor on camera and lighting settings
Support a media team of up to 250 people
Help film team with technical camera, lighting, and rigging needs
Partner with DIT and Field Producers to ensure timely media delivery
Safeguard and secure all media gear during on-site production
Coordinate tear-down and pack up of Film, Social, and Photo departments after the event
Report and address any gear issues promptly
Assist with loading and unloading gear from trucks
Contribute to other technical projects as identified

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Film or related field (or equivalent experience)
Minimum 2 years of experience in camera prep, preferably in AC or rental house settings
Strong understanding of inventory management systems
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
In-depth knowledge of modern cinema cameras and film/photography mediums
Familiarity with non-linear video editing software
Experience properly loading and securing gear in film vans/trucks
Prior experience working on set (Film/TV commercials)
Experience with live events or festivals is a plus
Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks
Must be able to work nights and weekends and travel (economy) overnight/weekends
Ability to travel is required (economy)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Must be able to tolerate loud noise levels & busy environments in dynamic work locations
May work in drastic temperature climates while on site at events
Must be willing to travel to work during holidays, evening and weekend hours, as required, to meet deadlines
Must be able to continuously stand or walk
Must be able to bend, squat, climb stairs and lift frequently
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
May occasionally walk on slippery or uneven surfaces

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization, which does not require sponsorship by Insomniac for a visa.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We aspire to build teams that reflect and support the fans and artists we serve. Every day we aim to promote environments where everyone can be themselves, contribute fully, and thrive within our company and at our events. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with.

Insomniac strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, sexual orientation, intersectionality, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation.

We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act and consistent with other similar and / or applicable laws in other areas.

We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, Insomniac will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy in accordance with applicable local, state and / or federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, Insomniac also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should contact a Human Resources Representative to request the opportunity to participate in a timely interactive process. Insomniac will also provide reasonable religious accommodations on a case-by-case basis.

HIRING PRACTICES

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Insomniac recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Insomniac may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.

Hiring Salary Range: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 USD

Please note that the compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to the California Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements Law. It is estimated based on what a successful California applicant might be paid. It assumes that the successful candidate will be in California or perform the position from California. Similar positions located outside of California will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Insomniac takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the California Law, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.

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