Audio Visual Specialist

The Port Authority of NY & NJ; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey seeks an Audio‑Visual Specialist to execute photography, videography, editing, and media asset management across agency events and facilities. The role combines hands‑on field work with studio production, supporting board meetings and live streams.

You will collaborate with PA Studio, Media Relations, Marketing, and other departments, delivering timely assets while adapting to early mornings, evenings, weekends, and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional experience in photography, video production, and editing.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud, Canon and Panasonic cameras, Mac environment.
• Experience with live production and streaming environments and professional audio equipment.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills; able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Photography and videography at agency events, press conferences, and facilities.
• Video editing and post‑production with color correction, audio mixing, and graphics.
• Support live board meetings including streaming and control room operations.
• Provide AV support for events, executive presentations, and public programs.
• Field production and rapid content delivery across NY/NJ facilities.
• Media asset management: ingest, catalog, tag, and archive assets.
• Maintain equipment and assist with setup, testing, and maintenance.
• Assist with podcasts and audio programming as needed.
• Coordinate with PA Studio, Media Relations, Marketing, and other departments.
• Ensure safety, scheduling flexibility, and remote work constraints.

Skills

Adobe Creative Cloud

Canon and Panasonic camera usage

Premiere Pro

Photoshop

Lightroom

Audition

Media asset management

Live production & streaming

Tools

Kramer switchers

Vmix

Allen & Heath mixers

Shure audio

Job description

About the Role

PA Studio is the Port Authority’s in‑house creative department, serving all business lines, including airports, PATH, bridges, tunnels, and ports. Reporting to the Audio‑Visual Manager, the Audio‑Visual Specialist is a hands‑on production role covering photography, videography, video editing, boardroom and event production support, and media asset management. A significant share of the work is on location, covering events and capturing the agency’s facilities and people. The remainder is in the studio and the control rooms.

Responsibilities

• Photography and Videography: Capture high‑quality, compelling photography and video at agency events, press conferences, commemorations, and operational facilities. Produce facility B‑roll, beauty shots, and documentary content that effectively communicates the Port Authority’s mission, projects, and operations.
• Video Editing and Post‑Production: Independently transform raw footage into polished, engaging video productions with minimal supervision. Perform editing, color correction, audio mixing, music selection, and graphics integration to deliver accurate, professional, and publication‑ready content.
• Live Board Meeting Production: Support the live streaming, recording, and technical execution of monthly Board of Commissioners meetings under the direction of the AV Manager and technical lead. Assist with control room operations, audio consoles, microphones, PTZ cameras, and streaming platforms at 4 World Trade Center and 2 Montgomery Street.
• Event Audiovisual Production: Provide comprehensive audiovisual support for agency events, press conferences, executive presentations, and public programs, ranging from basic equipment setup to fully recorded and broadcast productions. Operate sound reinforcement, projection and display systems, stage lighting, podiums, confidence monitors, and press audio feeds.
• Field Production and Rapid Content Delivery: Respond to scheduled and short‑notice assignments across Port Authority facilities in New York and New Jersey. Capture and deliver time‑sensitive photo and video assets for immediate use by Media Relations, Marketing, executive leadership, and other internal stakeholders.
• Media Asset Management and Archiving: Ingest, catalog, tag, and archive photography, video, and audio assets in accordance with PA Studio standards. Maintain accurate metadata, naming conventions, and organized digital records to ensure content is searchable, accessible, preserved, and reusable across the agency.
• Audiovisual Equipment and Technical Operations: Maintain working proficiency with agency‑owned cameras, lenses, lighting, audio systems, and production equipment. Assist with equipment setup, testing, troubleshooting, maintenance coordination, and identification of repair or replacement needs to support reliable production operations.
• Audio Production and Podcast Support: Assist with the recording, production, and delivery of Port Authority‑sanctioned podcasts and other audio programming as needed. Ensure professional sound quality, effective editing, and consistent production standards across audio deliverables.
• Cross‑Functional Coordination and Production Support: Collaborate with PA Studio, Media Relations, Marketing, Special Events, executive offices, and other agency departments to coordinate production requirements, support presenters, resolve technical issues, and communicate project status, deadlines, and operational needs to supervisors.
• Field Readiness, Safety, and Operational Flexibility: Perform assignments at airports, bridges, tunnels, terminals, construction sites, and other operational facilities, working indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions. Accommodate early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and occasional short‑notice assignments. Safely transport, set up, and break down equipment; stand for extended periods; maintain a valid driver’s license; obtain required facility access credentials; and complete applicable safety training

Minimum Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional experience in photography, video production, and editing, with a portfolio or reel demonstrating both.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, Canon and Panasonic fleet Camera Usage, Mac environment, including Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Lightroom, and Audition, matrix switchers (Kramer, Vmix, Allen & Heath digital mixers, Shure audio, etc.); experience with live production and streaming environments and professional audio equipment.
• Working knowledge of media asset management and metadata practices. Strong organization, communication, and time management; able to work independently, prioritize competing requests, and stay calm under deadline pressure.
• Professional presence when working with executives, staff, and the public. Adapt quickly to changing priorities, including short‑notice assignments and last‑minute schedule changes.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in a corporate, government, broadcast, or public‑affairs setting.
• Drone certification (FAA Part 107).
• Works well in a team environment and supports colleagues during high‑demand events and production.

Selection Process

The application process varies by position, but typically includes an initial phone interview for qualified candidates, followed by a more in‑depth interview(s) and/or assessment(s). Selected candidates who are made a conditional job offer will be asked to undergo a background check.

Compensation, Benefits & On‑Site Collaboration Requirements

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offers a competitive benefits package and a professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement.

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey anticipates that the actual salary offered to a successful candidate will depend on aspects such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and internal factors. The expected compensation range for this role is:

Minimum: $ 79,794 Mid‑Point: $103,721 Maximum: $ 127,660

In accordance with Port Authority policy, this position permits employees to work remotely a maximum of one day per week, subject to operational and business needs.