STUDENT - Video Operator - Whalen Center for Music Productions

Ithaca College • Town of Ithaca, NY

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The School of Music, Theatre, and Dance Center for Music Production Services is hiring video operators for Webcasting Services. The Whalen Center for Music live streams over 30 concerts per semester. The Video Operator is tasked with reviewing the concert program days in advance and checking that Ithaca College has the rights to broadcast. On the night of the broadcast, the Video Operator, working in tandem with the Score Reader, will operate the video and audio equipment used for our Webstreams, which are broadcast live to the internet, as well as being recorded locally.

This position is 50:50 video and audio. Because of the relatively heavy audio focus of this position, we are mostly looking for applicants from the Sound and Recording program. Our system uses a 32 channel digital console working off of the school's Dante network - being comfortable with that system is a must! A successful video operator is one that is can respond to feedback, works well under pressure, and has a strong understanding of musical terms and instrumentation.

Requirements

• Comfortable with a 32 channel digital console working off of the school's Dante network.
• Ability to respond to feedback.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Strong understanding of musical terms and instrumentation.

Nice To Haves

• Applicants from the Sound and Recording program are preferred due to the audio focus of the position.

Responsibilities

• Review concert programs days in advance to ensure broadcast rights.
• Operate video and audio equipment for live internet broadcasts and local recordings.
• Work in tandem with the Score Reader during broadcasts.
• Respond to feedback.
• Work well under pressure.
• Apply a strong understanding of musical terms and instrumentation.

Benefits

• Meaningful experiential learning opportunities.
• Development of transferable skills.
• Application of classroom knowledge in real-world professional settings.
• Fostering of personal and professional growth.

What This Job Offers

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