Audio Visual Specialist
About The Position
PA Studio is the Port Authority’s in-house creative department, serving its airports, PATH, bridges, tunnels, ports, and other business lines. Reporting to the Audio-Visual Manager, the Audio-Visual Specialist performs hands-on production work in photography, videography, video editing, boardroom and event production support, and media asset management. Much of the work takes place on location at agency events and facilities; other work is performed in the studio and control rooms. The specialist creates and edits photo, video, and audio content; supports live Board of Commissioners meetings, events, and podcasts; and manages production assets and equipment. The role requires travel among Port Authority facilities in New York and New Jersey, including operational sites, and may involve short-notice assignments, early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. The position permits remote work up to one day per week, subject to operational and business needs. Candidates should submit a resume. The selection process typically includes an initial phone interview, followed by interviews and/or assessments; candidates receiving a conditional offer will undergo a background check.
Requirements
- 3–5 years of professional experience in photography, video production, and editing.
- A portfolio or reel demonstrating photography and video production and editing work.
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud, including Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Lightroom, and Audition.
- Experience using Canon and Panasonic fleet cameras in a Mac environment.
- Experience with matrix switchers, including Kramer and Vmix, Allen & Heath digital mixers, Shure audio equipment, live production and streaming environments, and professional audio equipment.
- Working knowledge of media asset management and metadata practices.
- Strong organization, communication, and time-management skills; ability to work independently, prioritize competing requests, and remain calm under deadline pressure.
- Professional presence when working with executives, staff, and the public.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities, short-notice assignments, and last-minute schedule changes.
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions at operational facilities.
- Ability to safely transport, set up, and break down equipment, and stand for extended periods.
- Valid driver’s license; ability to obtain required facility access credentials and complete applicable safety training.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a corporate, government, broadcast, or public-affairs setting.
- FAA Part 107 drone certification.
- Works well in a team environment and supports colleagues during high-demand events and production.
Responsibilities
- Capture photography and video at agency events, press conferences, commemorations, and operational facilities.
- Produce facility B-roll, beauty shots, and documentary content communicating the Port Authority’s mission, projects, and operations.
- Edit raw footage into polished productions, including color correction, audio mixing, music selection, and graphics integration.
- Support the live streaming, recording, and technical execution of monthly Board of Commissioners meetings, including control room operations.
- Provide audiovisual support for agency events, press conferences, executive presentations, and public programs.
- Operate sound reinforcement, projection and display systems, stage lighting, podiums, confidence monitors, and press audio feeds.
- Respond to scheduled and short-notice assignments across Port Authority facilities in New York and New Jersey, and deliver time-sensitive photo and video assets.
- Ingest, catalog, tag, and archive photography, video, and audio assets; maintain metadata, naming conventions, and organized digital records.
- Maintain working proficiency with agency cameras, lenses, lighting, audio systems, and production equipment; assist with setup, testing, troubleshooting, maintenance coordination, and identification of repair or replacement needs.
- Assist with recording, producing, and delivering Port Authority-sanctioned podcasts and other audio programming.
- Coordinate production requirements with PA Studio, Media Relations, Marketing, Special Events, executive offices, and other agency departments; support presenters, resolve technical issues, and communicate status, deadlines, and operational needs to supervisors.
- Work at varied operational facilities indoors and outdoors, safely transport, set up, and break down equipment, maintain a valid driver’s license, obtain required access credentials, and complete applicable safety training.
- Accommodate early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and occasional short-notice assignments.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package.
- Professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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