Livestream AV Technical Director /Seasonal Employment

Chautauqua Institution • Chautauqua, NY

11d • $19 - $23

About The Position

Chautauqua Institution’s video production team delivers more than 100 live and on-demand programs each summer to audiences on our Western New York lakeside community and around the world. During a 9-week season the video channel connects lifelong learners to livestreams with inspirational ideas and conversations. Operating in a fast-paced production environment, the video team is responsible for delivering a seamless execution of all events on our YouTube channel and the archival management of those video assets. The Livestream AV Technical Director is responsible for the capture and broadcasting of all programs to Chautauqua Institution's paid YouTube membership channel. This position is the lead livestream switcher and monitors audio quality and also is responsible for any post-production edits to those programs which are typically minor. The livestream team works a 6-day per week schedule with hours based on production needs.

Responsibilities

• Utilize Vmix to provide complete and professional video and audio services to Chautauqua Institution broadcasts
• Creatively reproducing live programs to our broadcast platform(s).
• Adhere to, and help establish, visual brand standards for live-switching and audio clarity/loudness for broadcast.
• Maintain quality, consistency, and intentionality with respect to all deliverables, meeting standards of brand imprinting on produced content.
• Use provided production documents to follow run of show.
• Ensure the technical and observable quality of on-air content (video and audio) for all programming is correct.
• Direct the production of live content by calling pre-show checks, ins, outs, camera shots, and utilizing provided production information to follow events and tell a visual story — while simultaneously mixing live program audio for broadcast and post-production workflows.
• Operate and maintain broadcast audio equipment (digital consoles, microphones, , DAWs, NLEs, plugins) for optimal performance; manage multiple audio mixes (live show, pre-show sound checks, mix-minuses) simultaneously.
• Document and track changes to the audio system architecture as needed, and on a show-by-show basis.
• Report quality concern notes to Broadcast Output and Capture Technician for post-production fixes.
• Interact with the Executive Producer, Directors, presenters, technical crew, and guest/far-side artists, speakers and clergy (and their representatives) to communicate production plans and show needs.
• Perform data management with adherence to departmental/organizational rules and guidelines.
• Produce quality broadcast audio utilizing over-ear monitors (OEM) for mixing and stereo program output.
• Work collaboratively in a broadcast control room with one other technician.
• Work in a variety of environments in a safe manner.
• May be required to: lift up to 50 pounds, work at elevated heights, climb ladders, stairs, or other structures, and be surrounded with moderate to loud noise levels.
• Attend scheduled department meetings.
• Work asynchronously with colleagues across the organization to achieve program goals.
• Engage graciously with patrons and other constituents.
• Other assignments as necessary.

Benefits

• Chautauqua Institution will provide a $500 referral bonus (less taxes) for active employees referring a new candidate who is hired and remains employed for at least 90-days from the first physical date of work. In the case of seasonal positions working less than 6-months, the new candidate must remain actively employed for at least 30-days from the first physical date of work and until the closing date of the season.
• Employees will receive a traditional Chautauqua gate pass, free of cost, which provides access to many of our programs at the Amphitheater.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed