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Location: Surrey, BC, Canada

Employment: Full-time

Linus Media Group (LMG) is on the lookout for a detail-oriented and tech-savvy Technical Production Assistant to support our talented team of writers. Join the creative force behind our YouTube tech channels, Linus Tech Tips (LTT), ShortCircuit, TechLinked, and more. Bring your ideas, PC builds, and IT knowledge to help create content that reaches over 15 million subscribers!

Reporting to the Head of Writing, you’ll assist the Writing team in producing engaging videos by assembling PCs, researching technical topics, creating and managing props, and handling set setup and teardown. With a passion for technology and a strong IT background, you’ll play a key part in delivering high-quality, accurate, and informative content. 

As a Technical Production Assistant, your responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Duties:

• Assisting the Writing/Production team with technical setups, including:

  • Building, configuring, troubleshooting, and tearing down modern and vintage computers

  • Setting up screen-capture for complex or legacy hardware

  • Networking and network troubleshooting

• Researching and fact-checking technical topics for Writers to accelerate the writing process and ensure video content meets high standards of accuracy and quality

• Creating and gathering props such as costumes, posters, signs, and displays for use in video production

• Coordinating the transportation of computers, props, and other equipment between offices, sets, and warehouses to reduce downtime on sets

• Leading the teardown and clearing of sets after shoots, ensuring all equipment is safely disassembled and organized for future use

• Maintaining an up-to-date Windows image library with commonly used software and games to support production demands 

Job Requirements:

• 2-3 years of experience in diagnosing and fixing issues with both modern and vintage hardware, software, and network setups

• Interest in computer equipment, gaming devices, and other new emerging technologies

• Proven ability to manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment, meeting deadlines and coordinating tasks

• Proficiency in Windows, Linux, and Google Workspace or Office 365 for smooth setup and maintenance of systems used in production.

• Experience with custom PC builds, particularly advanced cooling systems

• A valid driver’s license for regular offsite shoots and errands; reasonable accommodations will be considered for individuals unable to drive due to any protected grounds

Assets:

• Previous experience in IT or related experience

• Knowledge of IP addressing, subnetting, Wi-Fi standards (e.g., 802.11ax), security protocols (e.g., WPA2/WPA3), VLANs, and link aggregation techniques

• Familiarity with basic lighting, audio, and video camera setups in production settings such as film, broadcast, or streaming to assist production teams in achieving high-quality content

Compensation:

For this position, the typical hiring salary range falls between CAD$65,000 and $85,000 per year. The base pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills and experience. LMG's compensation structure is rooted in a performance and merit-based approach that acknowledges the performance of both the individual and the team.

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Location: Surrey, BC, Canada

Employment: Full-time

Is project planning and coordination your passion? Are you skilled at organizing multiple video projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment? Join the Linus Media Group (LMG) Production Team, part of the creative force behind YouTube tech channels like Linus Tech Tips (LTT), ShortCircuit, TechLinked, and more. Bring your planning and communication skills to help coordinate the creation of LTT videos that over 15 million subscribers will see!

Working cross-departmentally, the Production Coordinator will assist the writing and camera teams to coordinate and optimize shoots for videos across all channels.

As a Production Coordinator, your responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Duties:

• Collaborating with stakeholders and teams across channels and departments to create and communicate daily and weekly shooting schedules

• Ensuring production schedules, administrative paperwork, and procurement inventory request forms are completed

• Coordinating crew and talent to ensure smooth communication and efficient production operations

• Proactively identifying and resolving any obstacles to keep timelines on track through our various production stages

• Being a communication hub between departments involved with production such as Logistics, Business, Procurement, Camera, Editing, Marketing, and Content Analytics

• Ensuring internal department workflows and documents are tracked and up to date, such as Google documents, Microsoft Teams communications, and Trello task boards

• Traveling to and from various sites for shoot coordination, equipment transportation, and ad-hoc supply runs

• Assisting camera personnel with script supervision for unscripted content

Job Requirements:

• Great organizational and communication skills

• Flexibility to respond to changing priorities and deadlines

• Proactive, results-driven mindset with a strong sense of initiative

• Must actively foster and encourage a culture of accountability

• A valid driver’s license for regular offsite shoots and errands; reasonable accommodations will be considered for individuals unable to drive due to any protected grounds  

• Comfortable working on studio sets surrounded by production lights, audio setup, and microphone and video camera operations

• Production Assistant experience is an asset

• Interest in computer equipment, gaming devices, and other new emerging technologies is an asset

Compensation: 

For this position, the typical hiring salary range falls between CAD $60,000 and $75,000 per year. The base pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job related qualifications such as knowledge, skills and experience. LMG’s compensation structure is rooted in a performance and merit based approach that acknowledges performance of both the individual and the team.

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