Media Production Technician

Binghamton University, State University of New York; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Binghamton University’s School of the Arts invites applications for an Instructional Support Technician (SL-3). Salary: $60,245.

The role provides AV setup, operation, and content creation for events, records and archives performances, and leads a student team to produce high‑quality audio, video and photography content for social media and digital archives. Must hold a Bachelor's degree with 1–3 years of experience and be proficient in Adobe Premiere, DaVinci, AVID, ProTools, Logic and Ableton.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 1-3 years experience.
• Experience with audio, photography and video filming.
• Experience with audio recording of live music, both amplified and unamplified.
• Strong organizational skills to manage large quantities of video and audio files.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• AV Tech experience - the ability to set up and advise SOAR departments and Museum on AV needs in performance, rehearsal, and teaching spaces.
• Proficiency in video and sound editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere, DaVinci, AVID, ProTools, Logic, Ableton).
• Must be able to handle and lift 50 pounds, and work at heights.
• This position will include nights and weekends, dependent on operations.
• Submission of a portfolio including audio, photography, and video examples.

Responsibilities

• Provide AV support for performances, and studio recordings, including setup and operation of audio‑visual technology.
• Technical Consulting: Work with the Director and Departments to assess technical needs and advise on equipment or process improvements.
• Train and manage a team of paid audio, photo, and video students to assist with the collection and promotion of audio/visual content.
• Video Filming and Editing: Capture high‑quality video and audio at performances, studio recordings, presentations, and events, and edit files into polished content.
• File Management: Organize and upload video and audio files, ensuring proper storage and accessibility.
• Content Creation: Produce engaging audio, photo and video content for social media platforms.

Skills

Audio/Video filming

Organizational skills

Self-management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Adobe Premiere

DaVinci Resolve

AVID

ProTools

Logic Pro

Ableton

Job description

Category: Professional

Department: School of the Arts

Locations: Binghamton, NY

Type: Full-time

Ref. No.: 12505

Position ID: 205612

About Binghamton University

Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.

Working at Binghamton University is more than about having a great job - it is about having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton's collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes to our success.

Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty who value cutting‑edge, and community‑engaged research, teaching and service, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000+ students. Our high‑achieving student body represents diverse experiences from first‑generation college‑goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration, and community service.

Job Description

Budget Title: Instructional Support Technician (SL-3)

Salary: $60,245

The School of the Arts at Binghamton University seeks an experienced and versatile Audio‑Visual Technician responsible for setting up and operating sound and video technologies for special events, as well as organizing and overseeing audio, photography and video content creation and management of events within the School of the Arts. In addition to providing audio‑visual technical support for our highest profile and most representative events, this full‑time permanent position will play a vital role in recording and archiving them. The role includes recording, editing, and preparing audio, photo, and video files into professional, presentable content for various platforms, including social media and online video archives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide AV support for performances, and studio recordings, including setup and operation of audio‑visual technology.
• Technical Consulting: Work with the Director and Departments to assess technical needs and advise on equipment or process improvements.
• Train and manage a team of paid audio, photo, and video students to assist with the collection and promotion of audio/visual content.
• Video Filming and Editing: Capture high‑quality video and audio at performances, studio recordings, presentations, and events, and edit files into polished content. This may also include live switching between multiple cameras during recordings or livestreams.
• File Management: Organize and upload video and audio files, ensuring proper storage and accessibility.
• Content Creation: Produce engaging audio, photo and video content for social media platforms.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 1-3 years experience
• Experience with audio, photography and video filming
• Experience with audio recording of live music, both amplified and unamplified
• Strong organizational skills to manage large quantities of video and audio files
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• AV Tech experience - the ability to set up and advise SOAR departments and Museum on AV needs in performance, rehearsal, and teaching spaces
• Proficiency in video and sound editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere, DaVinci, AVID, ProTools, Logic, Ableton)
• Must be able to handle and lift 50 pounds, and work at heights
• This position will include nights and weekends, dependent on operations
• Submission of a portfolio including audio, photography, and video examples

Preferred

• Familiarity with social media platforms and video/audio content strategies
• Experience with lighting design

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements. Additionally, please note that Binghamton University is not an E-Verify employer.

Additional Information

Offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre‑employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials

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