As the Audio-Visual Specialist, you will be part of the AV and Media Services division in the Digital Department. You will play a key role in supporting the Museum's performances, symposia, lectures, convenings, classes, meetings, museum-wide festivals, and corporate and non-profit rentals.You will be responsible for the setup, operation, and maintenance of audiovisual systems and theatrical equipment in the Uris Center for Education, Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium, and other spaces across the Museum.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Work with internal and external clients for event support and management, including preparing, setting up, and operating audio-video equipment for performances, special engagements, conferences, committee meetings, seminars, etc.

• Assist with video documentation of live events, including controlling cameras and/or assisting with sound recording of live events, gather and organize digital assets, video recording and editing

• Set up, monitor and troubleshoot stream quality during live-streaming productions. Support livestreaming, including real-time and first pass editing, as well as trimming of live event recordings.

• Set up, monitor, and troubleshoot audiovisual and control systems for on-site and hybrid meetings across the Museum.

• Routine inventory, maintenance, and repair of audiovisual and theatrical production equipment under the direction of the Senior Manager of AV and Media Services.

• Collaborate as needed with external vendors and partners to deliver AV and media services.

• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree or certificate from film, video, or live event production training program or commensurate work experience.

• Bachelor's Degree not required but considered a plus.

• InfoComm Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) or other industry certifications considered a plus.

• At least 2 years of experience working in audiovisual, event, film/video, or technical theater production.

• Experience in the operation, setup and maintenance of audio, video, lighting, and electrical systems and theatrical staging.

• Proficiency with setting up and operating livestream software (e.g., Wirecast, OBS, Teams Live).

• Ability to read, understand, and complete work based upon standard industry technical drawings and production documentation.

• Working knowledge of both Windows and Mac computers, digital video and audio formats, software and workflows, as well as basic wired and wireless IP network setup and troubleshooting.

• Experience with audiovisual technology such as smart classroom media technology, including control & matrix routing systems (such as Crestron, or Extron), interactive touch screens, and Lutron or similar room lighting systems.

• Basic skills in the use of hand tools, soldering irons, rigging equipment, etc.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with Met staff, external partners, and rental clients who possess varied degrees of technical expertise.

• Comfortable communicating via telephone, walkie-talkie, intercom, digital messaging apps, online software, etc.

• Ability to safely handle equipment near artworks

• Physical ability to lift and move heavy AV equipment.

• This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement with the Moving Picture Projectionists, Video Technicians, and Allied Crafts Union, Local 306 of the International Theatrical Stage Employees Union. As a condition of employment, all new hires must become members of the Union within 30 days of hiring or pay to the Union a service charge in an amount equal to the regular dues and remain in good standing.

COMPENSATION RATE:

• Pay Rate: $42.77 / Hourly