Audio-Visual Operator / Technician

Lafayette; Lafayette (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Lafayette is seeking a dedicated individual to produce and support live broadcasts of City meetings in the evenings. The role operates cameras, audio, and broadcasting gear, with occasional post-production tasks.

A temporary, non-benefitted position, it requires calm under pressure, strong communication, reliability, and the ability to follow procedures and editorial direction. Evening availability and occasional late meetings are expected.

Qualifications

• Temporary, non-benefitted position.
• Requires live video production expertise and ability to follow procedures.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and make editorial decisions.
• Excellent communication and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Producing high-quality live broadcasts of City meetings by operating camera, audio and broadcasting equipment.
• Providing general production support to ensure smooth broadcast and recording of meetings.
• May include minor post-production editing and archiving.

Skills

Live video production

Follow rules and procedures

Editorial decision making

Calm under pressure

Communication skills

Reliability

Job description

Must be available to work every Monday evening and occasional additional evening work as needed. Note that meetings may run past midnight on occasion.

This is a temporary, non-benefitted position.

Seeking person with:

• Technical expertise with live video production
• Ability to take direction and follow rules and procedures
• Good judgment in making live editorial decisions
• Capacity to remain calm under pressure
• Exceptional communication skills
• Demonstrated reliability

Responsibilities include:

• Producing high-quality live broadcasts of City meetings by operating camera, audio and broadcasting equipment
• Providing general production support to ensure smooth broadcast and recording of meetings
• May include minor post-production editing and archiving

Example of Duties:

• Operates switching, audio control, camera equipment and teleconferencing software for the live broadcasting of public meetings.
• Inspects production equipment for proper operation, control, and safety; May make minor adjustments to equipment as necessary.
• Provides other general production support as directed to ensure meetings run smoothly.
• May tag and upload recordings into archive (records) system as needed.
• Performs post-production duties of editing, transferring files.

Required Knowledge of:

• Operating procedures, maintenance and various types of video production equipment and audio-visual equipment.
• Principles and techniques of video production including single and multi-camera events.
• Use of Zoom teleconferencing software.
• Computer applications related to the work.

Skill in:

• Operating and maintaining video production equipment, including cameras, switchers, audio equipment, computers and monitors.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Preparing effective and accurate reports, correspondence, and other written materials; Keeping accurate record of work performed
• Representing the City effectively with the public.

Please note: Cover Letter is preferred, but not required.