Studio Production Specialist

About SANS

Founded in 1989, SANS Institute (SANS) began as a cooperative research and education organization. Over the next 25 years, it grew to become the most trusted and widely recognized provider of information security training and certification in the world. Today, SANS has served more than 300,000 cybersecurity professionals around the world, with more than 60,000 earning Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) security certifications—the leading certification that provides assurance to employers that their people and prospective hires can do the job.

At the heart of SANS is a community of practitioners, from auditors and network administrators to CISOs, who share their lessons learned and collaborate on solutions to the challenges they face. These experts, working across corporations, government agencies, and universities, come together to support and strengthen the global information security community.

At SANS, our culture is defined by three pillars:
Mission, Brand, and People.

• Our Mission is to hire people who understand the importance fighting against cybersecurity threats.
• Our Brand reflects a commitment to delivering the highest quality training.
• Our People are grounded in a culture of fairness, honesty, customer focus, and a pragmatic approach.

We are seeking a Studio Production Specialist to join our Digital & Courseware team. This role plays a key part in recording long‑form eLearning content and maintaining SANS’s production equipment and recording spaces. This role requires technical proficiency with video production hardware and software, as well as attention to detail to ensure that recorded assets meet SANS’s quality standards and are delivered on schedule.

As a Studio Production Specialist, you will:

• Provide direction and data support on SANS video shoots in the Nashville studio.
• Monitor video production operations and report statuses and elevate issues in a timely manner.
• Assure all recorded video content is completed in a timely manner for optimal delivery of content to post‑production teams.
• Supervise the inventory tracking and management of studio equipment.
• Maintain and make recommendations about updates to video production gear.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and quickly coordinate solutions in the production environment.
• Maintain the SANS studio spaces to assure they are prepped and ready for productions.
• Utilize departmental support systems and processes (Smartsheet, Confluence, Dropbox, etc.).
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Every SANS employee brings something unique. For this role, we’re looking for candidates with:

• A minimum of 6 years of relevant experience and/or equivalent combination of education in media production and experience (must include experience in a video production environment).
• Extensive knowledge of video production equipment and production workflows.
• Ability to grasp technical concepts quickly to troubleshoot equipment and recording issues.
• Demonstrated skill with audio and video editing software platforms.
• Ability to work with set processes within cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to operate and carry camera and lighting equipment (up to 50 lbs.).
• Comfortable in a dynamic work environment and able to pivot to new priorities on short notice.
• Ability to work some 10‑hour days and occasional weekends during studio recordings.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.
• Unrestricted authorization to work in the USA; visa sponsorship is not available.

• Experience in creating educational and long‑form video content.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity terms and concepts.
• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent.

We’re committed to fair and equitable compensation. The expected salary range for this position is $65,000 - $70,000 (comprised of base salary + bonus), depending on skills and experience. At SANS, pay equity and transparency are priorities.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports your total well‑being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones’ physical, financial, and mental…