Audio & Video Technician, Dance Productions

New York University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

New York University in New York, NY seeks a technical specialist for Dance and New Media to operate lighting, audio/video equipment, cameras, and streaming for stage productions and classroom use. You will maintain equipment, handle delivery/pick-up, and provide on-site technical support including setup, repair, and installation.

The role is 100% on-site with responsibilities across studio and stage environments, requiring training for specialized gear.

Qualifications

• Requires High School diploma or equivalent; A/V certification preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with AV technology, cameras, projectors, and related equipment.
• Experience coordinating production crews and live sound/video design preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate lighting, audio/video equipment and streaming for stage productions and classroom use.
• Maintain departmental equipment, storage, and pick-up/drop-off services.
• Provide technical support including equipment repair, installation, and delivery/retrieval for stage and classroom use.
• Capture, archive, and circulate production footage.
• Operate equipment during dance productions and streaming performances.

Skills

Streaming knowledge

AV setup

Intercom systems

Mac OS

Qlab

ATEM

OBS

Isadora

Video editing

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

A/V Certification

Tools

QLab software

ATEM switcher

OBS Studio

Job description

Position Summary

Perform a variety of technical tasks for Dance and New Media, including use of lighting, audio/video equipment, camera equipment, and streaming for stage dance productions and studio/classroom use. Maintain departmental equipment and its storage and monitor pick-up/drop-off services. Provide technical support services including equipment repair and installation, equipment delivery and retrieval for both stage and classroom use. Operate a wide variety of media equipment including specialized equipment requiring significant training. Operate equipment during dance productions, including streaming performances. Capture, archive, and circulate production footage. Perform skilled equipment maintenance and repairs. Position is 100% on-site.

Qualifications

Required Education:High School diploma or equivalentPreferred Education:A/V CertificationRequired Experience:3 years' experience with a/v technology, camera and film equipment, and projectorsPreferred Experience:Prior experience in coordinating the work of production crews; experience with sound and video design for live performances. Dance preferableRequired Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

Demonstrated knowledge of streaming and production practices. Ability to set up, operate and troubleshoot audio reinforcement and video playback, intercom systems, Mac OS computers, Qlab software, ATEM and OBS. Ability to learn new technologies.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:Audio editing/live mix; video editing, Isadora software, and streaming software.

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the hourly rate for this position is USD $39.14. This rate is based on bargaining unit contracts. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items. NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.