Lead Digital Media and Event Technologist

About the role

Serves as a member of a team providing direct support to academic programs and administrative departments to ensure the sound delivery of video and audio programming, presentations, classroom content and other digital media.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a lead with other team members and IT technicians.
• Assists in the development of work procedures and training others.
• Maintains quality control and ensures deadlines are met.
• Prepares, plans and deploys AV components in support of all campus events including large sound systems, video cameras, live streaming equipment and supporting software.
• Compiles footage, digitizes, edits and exports video and audio in support of faculty projects, events and ITS requests.
• Produces video and audio content with a high degree of quality and finish.
• Supports students and staff in the audio and video production studios to assure the proper use of equipment.
• Leads film operations (including 35mm and 16mm projection) and provides student technicians with appropriate training and supervision, as required.
• Ledges regularly scheduled or limited scope projects as assigned.
• Documents client interactions, incidents and requests.
• Communicates about problems and resolutions according to defined standards of practice.

Requirements

• Experience in designing, planning and executing complex AV event programs.
• Deep understanding of AV equipment for determining the needs of clients to support events.
• Expert knowledge in the use of digital non-linear editing techniques and tools.
• Expert knowledge editing and producing audio projects and programming.
• Advanced understanding of video and audio formats and standards with the ability to convert between appropriate formats.
• Advanced understanding of the principles of video and audio production including the use of studio cameras, ENG cameras, portable sound systems, lighting and location selection.
• Advanced knowledge in the proper use and care of 35mm and 16mm film projection equipment.
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Information Technology, Electronics, Communications or a related field highly desirable.

Skills

• Extron programming experience highly preferred.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$28.80 - $31.18 /hour

Schedule

Monday through Friday: 8:00AM – 4:30PM. 40 hours per week, 12 months per year. Some evening and weekend work is required for supporting events.