AV/Recording Technician, Juilliard- New York, NY

Responsibilities:
  • Support of Classroom AV systems (Crestron DMPS controlled)
    • Provide technical assistance to faculty, staff, and others using classroom AV systems upon request.
    • Diagnose and perform basic troubleshooting/repair of systems.
    • Perform basic maintenance tasks such as:  projector lamp replacement, substitutions, etc.
    • Schedule and perform regular check-ups to verify correct performance.
    • Dialogue with AV vendors as necessary to ensure proper maintenance.
    • Coordinate shipping and receiving of units needing repair.
    • Maintain repair records and inventory of all systems.
  • Provide support to faculty and staff users of audio and video equipment
    • Fulfill requests for short-term equipment loans and deliver equipment to users as necessary.
    • Provide technical assistance as needed.
    • Verify return of equipment in proper condition.
    • Maintain a log of loans and returns.
  • Assist and complement audio and video engineers in Recording and Sound Reinforcement tasks
    • Participate in setups and strikes for all types of events.
    • Operate HD video camera for multi-camera video recording and live streaming.
    • Troubleshoot audio and video equipment during rehearsals, sound checks, and events.
    • Audio/video recording of small-scale live events.
    • Work as live sound mixer for simple events requiring sound reinforcement.
    • Edit audio and/or video recordings for release to clients and the community.
    • Supervise work-study students who are assisting with technical tasks.
    • Maintain a detailed and accurate inventory of microphones and all other recording equipment.
    • Manage the workshop area and storage of equipment.
    • Perform related duties as assigned to support school and department operations.
Qualifications:
  • Two or more years AV and/or recording experience or equivalent.
  • BFA, BS, or BA degree preferred.
  • Interest in Classical and Jazz music required; ability to read music is a plus, but not required.
  • Strong technical skills in analog and digital electronics and logical approach to problem solving.
  • Familiarity with networking technology preferred.
  • Experience using industry-standard audio and video workstation software, such as Pro Tools and Final Cut Pro, strongly preferred.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required, including the ability to write email correspondence with appropriate style and tone.
  • Must possess an excellent customer service ethic and situational awareness.
  • Able and willing to work standard 8:30 am to 4:30 pm schedule and also extended hours, nights, and weekends as needed.
  • Ability and desire to learn and apply new skills.
  • Reliable, responsible, and punctual.