Production Technician - AV Specialist

Princeton University•Princeton, NJ

8d•$74,000 - $86,000•Onsite

About The Position

Performing Arts Services, a division of Campus Support Services, provides a broad range of event, performance, and venue support services for the Princeton University community. The Production Technician, AV Specialist works in collaboration with the production team to provide operational support for rehearsals, events, and performances. The Technician is the lead production team member for AV support, specializing in video, presentations, graphics, and audio playback. The Technician contributes to staging, stage management, audio, and lighting support, and provides exceptional support for artists and presenters. The Technician supports the advance logistical planning for rehearsals and events, offering counsel on AV strategies and equipment. On the event day, the Technician provides broad support including load-in/load-out, setup, configuration, testing, troubleshooting, and operational support during events. The Technician is the lead for all video production, including video presentations, captioning, recording, and broadcast, and supports staging, audio, and lighting teams. The Technician ensures video and projection equipment is maintained and stored properly, troubleshoots technical issues, and helps maintain a safe and compliant environment. The Technician fosters excellent relationships with artists, presenters, and the University community, and assists with campus-wide initiatives. The position requires a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays. The Production Technician, AV Specialist reports to the Senior Production Technician of Performing Arts Services.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent work experience (3 years of related experience)
Demonstrated experience with technical troubleshooting and AV system configuration
Demonstrated experience with presentation software
Demonstrated experience in providing excellent customer services
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a diverse environment
Willingness and ability to work with a flexible event-driven schedule, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, holidays and long hours, supporting events from start to end
Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate with a diverse support base
Excellent computer skills
Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks
Valid Driver's License

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience using video switchers like Tricaster, Roland AV, Blackmagic Designs
Demonstrated experience with signal flow and signal routing
Familiarity with digital audio transmission systems including Dante, MADI
Experience other areas of production operations including: stage management, lighting instruments, control and setup, audio systems, patching and routing
Ability to assist all levels of student, departmental, and external performers and presenters, from professional to novice
Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders
Experience mentoring students is highly desirable

Responsibilities

Technical operational support, with an emphasis on AV support for rehearsals and events in Richardson Auditorium as well as other campus spaces
Supports advanced logistical planning and provides guidance and recommendations for the use of AV systems, including video presentations, video recording and broadcast, and audio support
Provides day of operational support, including load-in and load-out, setups, and support during rehearsals and events
Assists with the repair and maintenance of the production equipment in Richardson Auditorium and other campus venues as needed
Responsible for the upkeep of AV equipment in Richardson Auditorium, including presentational equipment and audio systems
Provides supplemental support in other campus spaces
Department initiatives, committees, and professional development
University Convocation support
Other duties as assigned