Production Manager

The mission of the production manager at Elías Querejeta Zine Eskola (EQZE) is the organization, coordination, and execution of the activities developed at the school, both in its training programs and those derived from the research department, its activity as a producer, or inter-institutional collaborations. They perform their work in close relationship with other departments of the school and the project's partner institutions (Tabakalera, Fimoteca Vasca, and the San Sebastián Festival) and are responsible for the budget assigned to their area.

• Academic program: organization and monitoring of the production of activities planned in the curriculum of the three training programs of EQZE (Archive, Curating, and Creation) and other extra-academic activities.
• Final projects: support for students' master's final projects from a production standpoint (budget, locations, filming, exhibition design, film programs, among others).
• EQZE Laboratory: monitoring of the laboratory's work plan and coordination of post-production for projects developed at the school according to needs (developing, digitization, editing, digital restoration, color grading, deliveries, etc.).
• Production: support for the film production of the alumni community (work plans, budget, provision of resources, participation in festivals and laboratories, among others).
• Space management: reservation of teaching and working spaces and monitoring of specific maintenance and cleaning needs, depending on the needs of the moment.
• EQZE Archive: support in the monitoring and collection of materials destined for the school's archive.

• Contract: permanent (6-month probationary period)
• Working day: 100%
• Usual schedule: Between 9:00 – 19:00, 7.75-hour workday (depending on the needs of the activity program)

The main task of the production manager at Elías Querejeta Zine Eskola (EQZE) is to organize, coordinate, and carry out the activities developed at the school. These include the activities of the school's training programs, the activities of the research department, the projects developed by the school as a production house, and initiatives arising from inter-institutional collaborations. The production manager performs this work in collaboration with other departments of the school and the school's partner institutions (Tabakalera KGNZ, Euskadiko Filmategia, and Donostia Zinemaldia), and is responsible for the budget corresponding to their area.

• Academic program: organizing and monitoring the production of activities foreseen in the study plan of EQZE's three training programs (Archive, Curating, and Creation), as well as non-academic activities.
• Master's final projects: assisting students with their master's final projects in production tasks (budget, locations, filming, exhibition and installation design, film programs, etc.).
• EQZE Laboratory: monitoring the laboratory's work plan and coordinating the post-production of projects developed at the school, according to needs (developing, digitization, editing, digital restoration, color grading, delivery files, etc.).
• Production: assisting in the film production of the alumni community (work plans, budget, provision of resources, participation in festivals and laboratories, etc.).
• Space management: reserving spaces for teaching and work, as well as monitoring maintenance and cleaning needs that arise.
• EQZE Archive: assisting in the collection and monitoring of materials for the school's archive.

Job requirements

• Contract: permanent (with a 6-month probationary period).
• Working day: 100%
• Usual schedule: Between 09:00 and 19:00, 7.75-hour workday (depending on the needs of the activity program).

• We value complementary training in audiovisual production, cultural management, or related disciplines.

Training:

• University undergraduate degree.
• Mastery of Basque, Spanish and English.
• Knowledge of Office software.
• Complementary training in audiovisual production, cultural management, or similar disciplines will be valued.

Work experience

• At least four years of experience in audiovisual production and/or event production.
• Experience in art training centers, film projects, film festivals, and/or cultural institutions will be especially valued.
• Experience in post-production environments and knowledge of post-production software, formats, codecs, and technical standards will be valued.
• Knowledge of the Basque audiovisual sector and its agents and institutions will be valued.

• Autonomy, initiative, and ability to resolve incidents.
• Ability to manage several activities simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Coordination and teamwork skills.
• Fluid and easy communication with professionals, students, and suppliers.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to the needs of academic and cultural activity.
• Attention to detail and ability to anticipate needs.
• Interest in cinema, film culture, and artistic creation processes.
• Interest in teaching and pedagogy.