Event Tech & Production Support Associate

Fashion Institute of Technology; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Health Care Plan and Dental Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Account

Commuter Benefit Plan

FIT Tuition Exemption Program

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Personal, S

4-day Summer Workweek

PSLF Program

Job summary

Fashion Institute of Technology seeks a full-time Event Audio/Video Production staff member to set up, operate, and troubleshoot live, hybrid, and virtual events across multiple FIT venues. The role includes serving in production positions, coordinating crews, and ensuring safe, professional setups.

Minimum qualifications include an Associate's degree and 1–3 years of experience; a Bachelor's degree is preferred with 3–5 years in related roles.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, monitor, troubleshoot, and strike professional audio, video, camera, presentation, and related event technology for live, hybrid, and virtual events.
• Serve in assigned production roles including audio operator, camera operator, presentation/video operator, and other technical positions based on event needs.
• Operate sound reinforcement systems, including mixing consoles, microphones, loudspeakers, playback systems, and assistive listening equipment.
• Operate cameras, media playback, display, and video systems while maintaining safe and professional equipment and cable placement.
• Serve as Event Lead when assigned, coordinating technical crews, rehearsals, load-in, event cues, production workflow, and event closeout.
• Review event schedules, production plans, and technical requirements; communicate effectively with event managers, clients, and production staff throughout the event process.
• Test, troubleshoot, maintain, organize, inventory, and properly store EMFR equipment, cabling, accessories, and supplies.
• Identify and document equipment failures, production issues, and maintenance needs and assist with their timely resolution.
• Support equipment load-in, setup, breakdown, and movement throughout EMFR venues and support spaces, including work at height when required.
• Follow department procedures and established safety, professional, and industry practices while operating event production equipment.
• Participate in technical training and cross-training and assist with the training of staff and student employees as assigned.

Skills

Audio/Video Production

Event Leadership

Equipment Troubleshooting

Venue Operations

Staff Training

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Fashion Institute of Technology seeks a full-time Event Audio/Video Production staff member to set up, operate, and troubleshoot live, hybrid, and virtual events across multiple FIT venues. The role includes serving in production positions, coordinating crews, and ensuring safe, professional setups.

Minimum qualifications include an Associate's degree and 1–3 years of experience; a Bachelor's degree is preferred with 3–5 years in related roles.