AV Events Technician

Job Description Summary
Reporting to the Engineering Systems Support Manager the AV Events Technician is responsible for all internal and external technical event production support for Dodge College. This position will provide onsite and offsite audiovisual support live event setup event production support classroom and conference room technology support as well as hands-on AV technical expertise for live events theaters screening venues and multi-camera broadcast stage productions. This role provides evening and weekend technical AV support ensuring Dodge Colleges creative and technical spaces operate reliably consistently and with a safety-first mindset. The AV Events Technician bridges media management live event support and professional screening environments maintaining high standards of technical delivery across all platforms. This position provides in-person supervision and oversight of Technical Operations student workers in the evenings and weekends. Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities
Dodge College Screenings and Events Audiovisual Support Provide audiovisual tech support troubleshoot technical issues during live events manage screenings/projectionist duties workshop AV assistance provide computing help and support technical infrastructure/facility/stage systems Coordinate post-production processes including media ingest transcoding editorial support and final deliverables Provide technical setup and real-time support for live and virtual events including AV systems streaming platforms and video playback Operate and maintain digital cinema projection systems ( DCP servers laser/4K projectors audio systems) for screenings and premieres Regularly inspect and evaluate equipment for integrity operation and safety Interface and interact with Information Systems Technology Operations and Event Operations staff to support and troubleshoot related technologies system hardware and associated infrastructure Assist with technical setup operations and wrapping of various events Dodge College Event Technology Operations and Systems Support Ensure accurate playback of DCP and non- DCP media performing QC checks and format conversions as needed Provide documentation and instructional guides on the proper use handling operations and procedures of event technology equipment and related hardware Integrate events and screening media into post workflows for archival or further editing. Assist with the hiring and training of student support staff Collaborate with creative production and IT teams to ensure consistent high-quality output across all platforms Troubleshoot issues related to media projection AV signal flow & storage systems. Conduct equipment maintenance perform diagnostics and maintain all technical equipment in associated spaces Provide additional support to the Director of Production and Technical Operations Engineering Systems Support Manager the Engineering and Systems Support Team and other staff as needed Assist with other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications
Ability to work a flexible and shifted work schedule Tu-Sat 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Occasional overtime may be required based upon needs and event schedules. Bachelors Degree or similar in Event Production TV Film and/or Media Production Previous experience providing audio/video technical and administrative support audiovisual systems and/or broadcast engineering support screening/presentation systems operations live event production and/or post-production technology support and/or related professional production office / production studio / live event venue AV support Working knowledge and previous experience in event production live audio media systems engineering video editing sound mixing and/or videography Demonstrated proficiency in Avid Media Composer and/or Symphony Pro Tools; Adobe CC applications including Premiere After Effects Photoshop etc.; video streaming digital file conversion and transcoding Knowledge of video signal routing digital workflows file-based production and related technologies Knowledge of computer networking file management video compression systems broadcast standards data rates and related video and audio formats Experience with Digital Intermediate color-correction applications including Black-magic DaVinci Resolve or similar digital color-grading software and technologies Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to translate technical terms into non-technical terms Strong writing skills for communicating with supervisors faculty staff and vendors Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and adapt to frequent interruptions Ability to use tact and diplomacy and maintain confidentiality in both oral and written communication Strong computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications including Outlook Undergraduate degree in film production entertainment technology computer science broadcast engineering or related field