Production Technician

What You Will Do

AVI-SPL is looking for a Production Technician to support a studio facility for an established professional services client. The Production Technician will work in conjunction with the onsite AVI-SPL Studio Manager, Studio Engineer and the client events team to coordinate and execute digital productions. This role is responsible for day-to-day maintenance and set up of on-site studio equipment.

Day To Day Responsibilities

• Assist in the setup and configuration of all required control room and studio elements for each production.
• Assist in troubleshooting and maintaining all studio related equipment.
• Collaborate with Studio Manager to coordinate weekly production schedule and ensure that all necessary resources are in place per production.
• Work with Studio Engineer to coordinate equipment purchase and maintenance requests.
• Fill various production roles for client webcasts, including but not limited to: PTZ Camera Operator, Encoding Technician, Audio Operator, Floor/Stage Manager, Teleprompter Operator, Graphics Operator, Technical Director.

Must-Have Skills & Job Qualifications

• At least 3+ years of experience in production, broadcast, webcasting, events or similar field.
• Experience with studio production equipment including video switchers, audio boards, robotic cameras, and teleprompter.
• Understanding of industry standard web streaming and encoding platforms and software.
• Track record of being organized, detail-oriented, flexible, and working well in a team atmosphere as well as having the capability to work well individually, is essential.
• Strong work ethic, self-direction, self-motivation, patience, persistence.
• Excellent collaboration and customer relationship skills with the understanding of the importance of white glove service.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including necessary paper and/or computer documentation.
• Ability to maintain composure and a positive attitude during high pressure situations.
• PC and MAC literate including MS Office applications.

Nice-to-Have Skills & Job Qualifications

• College degree
• Knowledge of Ross product suite including Carbonite, XPression, Tria
• Knowledge of Grass Valley video switchers
• Experience with Yamaha audio board
• Experience with Dante and Madi audio routing
• Skills in traditional television broadcast engineering, trouble shooting, and customer service
• Adobe Creative Cloud knowledge

Other Requirements

• Valid driver's license and safe driving record.
• Ability to lift/carry 50lbs.
• Ability to climb ladders and perform overhead work.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods.
• Available to occasionally work outside standard business hours when needed.
• Travel may be infrequently required based on productions as well as meetings at AVI-SPL Bureaus and client offices.

Pay

Hourly $38.47/hr – $48.08/hr