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Audio Visual Technician

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD • On-site

Full-time

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8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

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Job description

Reporting to the Technical Production Manager, we are seeking an Audio-Visual Technician who will support the event production and audio-visual needs of the school, both Conservatory and Preparatory. Working as part of a team, this role is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operation of performances for both the Conservatory and the Preparatory to produce over 1000 events, including master classes, rehearsals, performances (music, dance, and opera), and student recitals. As a member of the team, the Audio-Visual Technician will assist in all aspects of the schools' production activities, but primary duties will be related to sound reinforcement, live audio mixing, and live video production.
The Audio-Visual Technician acts as a liaison among the various individuals involved in a production, including the conductor, artistic directors, guest artists, musicians, dancers, and the concert and ensembles staff to ensure an excellent and safe production.
The successful candidate will be motivated, proactive, and an organized team player, while providing excellent support with strong collaboration skills. Attention to detail and a positive work-ethic are a must. Must be able to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends as needed to appropriately staff events.
The Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University advances a dynamic, 21st-century model of performing arts training in pursuit of its mission: to elevate the human experience through leadership at the intersection of art and education. Through its Conservatory for undergraduate and graduate studies and the Preparatory, Baltimore's largest community performing arts school, Peabody empowers musicians and dancers from diverse backgrounds to create and perform at the highest level.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
  • Helps to manage inventory and allocation of all sound and video equipment based on needs and requests of various shows in coordination with the Lead Audio Visual Technician
  • Supports stage production, sound, lighting, and technical needs of rehearsal and performances at the Peabody Institute including live audio mixing, sound reinforcement, and setting up A/V equipment, including videos screens, projectors, and video switchers.
  • Assists in the planning and coordination of all events that require A/V support, including advising and collaborating with students, faculty, staff, and guest artists to determine the needs for every event.
  • Responsible for managing a number of public stage events independently.
  • In coordination with the production team, this position will provide all production support as needed for certain events i.e. setting up the stage to conform to the appropriate event, setting up risers, audio visual equipment, stage lighting, setting orchestras, and organizing personnel. Events will include chorus, opera, run out s, ensembles, and dance.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
  • High School Diploma/GED
  • 2 years related experience
  • Additional education may substitute for required experience to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula

Preferred Qualifications
  • Relevant Bachelor's Degree.
  • Two to four years' experience in live audio mixing, sound reinforcement, live video production and setup. Experience in live classical and modern music productions and knowledge of concert etiquette.

Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Demonstrated skills and experience with live audio mixing, sound reinforcement, and live video production.
  • Working experience with wireless microphones, Dante, and specific placement and choice of microphone for different situations and instruments.
  • Professional demeanor, comfort in high-pressure situations, adaptable, solutions-oriented problem solver.
  • Experience in and working knowledge of theatrical events and terminology, especially in regard to dance, opera, and orchestra.
  • Demonstrated organizational skills with proven ability to effectively prioritize workload.
  • Must be able to work independently and to supervise student employees as needed.
  • Working knowledge of computers including MS Office applications.
  • Ability to work long hours and nontraditional shifts, evenings, and weekends due to performance schedule.

Classified Title: A/V Technician
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Audio Visual Technician
Role/Level/Range: ATO 37.5/02/OD
Starting Salary Range: $16.20 - $28.80 HRLY ($47,700 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.).
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: 37.5 hours per week
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Peabody
Department name: Production Services
Personnel area: Peabody

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Gilman believed that teaching and research go hand in hand—that success in one depends on success in the other—and that a modern university must do both well. He also believed that sharing our knowledge and discoveries would help make the world a better place. In 145 years, we haven’t strayed from that vision. This is still a destination for excellent, ambitious scholars and a world leader in teaching and research. Distinguished professors mentor students in the arts and music, humanities, social and natural sciences, engineering, international studies, education, business, and the health professions. Those same faculty members, along with their colleagues at the university’s Applied Physics Laboratory, have made us the nation’s leader in federal research and development funding every year since 1979. That’s a fitting distinction for America’s first research university, a place that has revolutionized higher education in the U.S. and continues to bring knowledge and discoveries to the world.

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