Lead AV Studio Specialist (New York)

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical operator for all live and pre-recorded studio productions, including broadcasts, webinars, and internal video shoots.
• Operate and manage critical studio systems in real-time.
• Manage live streaming and recording workflows using AJA Ki Pro Ultra 12G recorders and Epiphan/AJA streaming appliances.
• Lead pre-production checks, signal flow testing, and full technical readiness audits for every scheduled shoot.

Maintenance, Systems Integrity & Leadership

• Take ownership of the studio's technical health by performing routine preventative maintenance and firmware updates on the specific studio stack (Ross OpenGear frames, Shure wireless frequencies, and Raritan KVM systems).
• Manage the complex Dante audio network, ensuring proper clocking and routing between Shure receivers, Yamaha I/O racks, and mixing consoles.
• Diagnose and rapidly resolve any technical failures across the specialized studio ecosystem, mitigating risk to production schedules.
• Maintain accurate and current technical documentation, including wiring schematics, operational procedures, and equipment logs.

Collaboration & Technical Support

• Act as the sole, local AV technical expert, reporting on the status and needs of the New York studio to the broader technology and content teams.
• Provide technical consultation, support, and guidance to production staff and on-screen talent regarding teleprompter usage and IFB communications.
• Conduct research and recommend necessary system upgrades or modifications to maintain the studio's "state-of-the-art" capabilities.