Audiovisual Engineer - Event Production

About the role

Works under the supervision of the Director of Signature Events, overseeing all aspects of the provision of media equipment and technical services to campus events ranging from self-service equipment checkout to full operation of lighting, sound, and video production for large events that have a large internal or external audience and high profile.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that audiovisual needs are met for all designated signature events, either in-house or with external resources, including all related needs such as planning meetings, set up/tear down, sound checks, etc.
• Manage the Event Media Support student team’s work schedule and assignments.
• Work with producers of large events, such as Convocations and Commencement, to define and arrange required technical services from in-house and/or external resources.
• Recommend audio-visual technology options for event venues.
• Manage audio-visual equipment inventory of portable systems and event venue installed systems including routine maintenance, testing, repairs, upgrades, check-out and check-in processes.
• Supervise and train event media support student workers.
• Cover frequent evening and weekend event support assignments.
• Maintain current knowledge of equipment and best practices for event media support, including videography, audio engineering, lighting, and pre/post-production media resource preparation.
• Organize and perform preventive maintenance of event equipment to ensure proper function and availability of said equipment.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to supervise and manage student workers in fast-paced, team-oriented live event support environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of lighting, video, audio, and media equipment for both presentation and production.
• Strong communication skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Education required: Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience required: At least three years of experience in live event and media production.

Skills

• Valid Driver’s License.
• Some lifting is required, up to 50lbs.
• Physical requirements: Some lifting is required, up to 50lbs. Could involve long periods of sitting or standing. Could also require the ability to push equipment or carts around campus. Extended hours of physical event preparation needed for larger productions. Must be able to navigate campus and campus buildings independently.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health care, dental, vision, retirement, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to the Child Development Laboratory for children of College Staff, ages 6 weeks to 6 years, Seabury Center Membership, Staff Development Funds and Tuition Reimbursement.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.