AV Technician, Streaming
AV Technician, Streaming
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Job Description
Overview
Join one of the most influential most quoted and most trusted think tanks!
The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington DC. Our mission is to conduct in-depth research that leads to new ideas for solving problems facing society at the local national and global level.
We bring together leading experts in government and academia from all over the world rooted in open-minded inquiry and representing diverse points of view who provide the highest quality research policy recommendations and analysis. Research topics cover a full range of public policy issues in economics foreign policy development governance and metropolitan policy.
With fair and transparent business practices clear communication mutual respect and a collaborative atmosphere that offers both professional and personal development opportunities Brookings offers an inclusive and welcoming workplace that values the efforts of all contributors.
The Brookings Studios mission is to provide broadcast quality services to the Brookings community enabling global outreach by our scholars to television radio and web-based news outlets. We are successful when scholars can focus on their interview while our team operates the facilities and manages the logistics
Position location: This position requires full-time in-person work on site and is not eligible for any regular remote work.
Please note: This position is included in the staff bargaining unit Brookings United affiliated with the IFPTE Local 70 union and is covered under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement.
Responsibilities
Ready to contribute to Brookings success
The AV Technician Streaming is an essential member of the Communications Events team focused on the effective high-quality operation of broadcast and audio-visual systems to support high-profile outreach and collaboration. This position partners with colleagues from research programs business units and Communications to create best in class experiences for participants in Brookings events and studio productions. The position is eligible for overtime and hours will vary depending on the events meetings and studio schedules. This position is considered a full-time on-site position and reports to the Director of A/V and Studio Services.
Streaming Production (50%)
- Operates equipment streaming production of in-person and hybrid events on the Brookings website and other platforms; edits event audio/video recordings; ensures the distribution and archiving of event recordings.
- Leads support of virtual events utilizing web-based event platforms such as Zoom MS Teams etc.; edits virtual event audio/video recordings; ensures the distribution and archiving of event recordings.
- As the teams subject matter expert for streaming productions the AV Technician Streaming will provide cross-training to other team members to ensure surge and leave coverage for event webcasts and webinars. This position works with team leadership to develop plans for production improvements upgrades and equipment replacements.
Studio Support (20%)
Provides technical services for studio operations by conducting live remote and pre-recorded audio and video interviews; crews creative podcast and other types of productions; supports TV crews and remote feeds of events schedules studio bookings.
AV Support (15%)
- Provides AV support as needed to on-site meetings and events in the conference center; setup and test of all audio-visual equipment to prepare rooms for meetings; completes walk through with meetings planners to confirm correct room setups and manages changes as needed before meeting and event starts; ensures efficient strike and safe storage of equipment and recordings.
- Creates all in-person event video wall backdrops general and custom.
Technology Maintenance and Improvements (15%)
Maintains and operates a wide variety of streaming broadcast and audio-visual tools including encoders cameras video displays web collaboration platforms computers mixers switchers and recording devices; performs routine maintenance and conducts regular operational tests; reports all equipment issues to supervisor; evaluates and ensures all installations maintain best practice and operational standards.
- All other duties assigned.
Qualifications
Ready to make an impact In this role you will support Brookings values of collegiality respect inclusion diversity and community and bring the following qualifications:
Education/Experience Requirements
A minimum of three to five years of technical experience producing high-profile streaming events. Experience with computer-based streaming production tools and Content Distribution Networks (CDN) is . Experience working with vMix and YouTube Studio is preferred.
Knowledge/Skill Requirements
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact diplomatically with staff and high-profile guests. Technicians must be responsive to the changing requirements of live broadcast and streaming productions. Knowledge and understanding of streaming encoders CDNs audio and video signal distribution audio mixing web-based collaboration platforms PC and Mac computers microphone types and usage media file recording/playback/storage and video/audio editing. Experience technical directing streaming productions of virtual in-person and hybrid events. Experience working with virtual collaboration platforms such as Zoom and Teams. Able to perform basic preventative maintenance and troubleshooting. Physically capable of lifting 40lbs and prolonged standing and walking. A strong customer service orientation is required with the ability to remain calm in a fluid live show environment. Technicians must dress appropriately each day collared shirts and business casual pants are when working with clients. Must be willing and able to learn new technologies and cross-train for other team roles.
Additional Information
What can we offer you Brookings provides a generous benefit package that is comprehensive and includes both traditional benefits and unique offerings. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical dental and vision benefits generous time off and workplace flexibility. For more information please visit Brookings Benefits.
Successful completion of a background investigation is required for employment at Brookings.
Brookings welcomes and celebrates diversity in all its forms including diversity of experience thought and personal background. We welcome applications that reflect a variety of backgrounds based on ideology race ethnicity religion national origin gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression disability veteran status first generation college goers and other factors protected by law. Brookings is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive selection decisions are based upon merit skills abilities and experience.
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