AV Technician, Multi-Media Services

University of Pennsylvania

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The AV Technician will work as part of the Multi Media Services (MMS) team to support classroom technology, operate AV equipment, and work on media production tasks. The position may also serve as a recording engineer in our recording studio, as well as performing some basic IT troubleshooting duties. The role of AV Technician, Multi-Media Services is a hard to fill job that requires a very specific skill set. This posting describes the responsibilities and requirements for a AV Technician, Multi-Media Services role. If you meet the qualifications outlined and have an interest in being considered for new positions that become available, please apply to this posting. Your information will be reviewed, and you will be contacted directly if we would like to learn more about your background, in consideration for current and/or future job openings. Multi-Media Services (MMS) provides AV and classroom technology support for Penn’s School of Arts & Sciences. The team helps faculty, staff, and students make the best use of technologies for teaching and media production, offering services such as: equipment loans, recording facilities, and on-site media production.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED and 1-2 years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and experience required
• At least one year experience with media production – video, audio, post-production preferred
• At least one year experience with operating basic AV equipment – cameras, mixing boards, etc. preferred
• Record of strong customer service
• Basic IT experience (troubleshooting software and hardware issues relating to classroom technology) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily operations of an academic media facility: providing frontline tech support in media classrooms, language & computer labs and EQ Loan area.
• Deliver, setup and operate video projectors, laptop computers, video recording and conference cameras, PA systems, digital audio recorders, and other media related technologies.
• Provide post-production services; editing, video duplication, conversions, compressing and streaming, utilizing internal rack system.
• Supervision of student staff.
• Perform office administrative duties.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
• Generous retirement plans (Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans)
• Pre-tax or Roth savings options
• Wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED