Technician I

Lacma; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

LACMA seeks a Technician I to support the museum and the Audio Visual department. You report to the Manager and provide technical assistance for projections, audio/visual systems, lighting, and stage needs.

You will design and operate lighting for performances, create AV presentations, coordinate with departments, and handle setup for events. A degree in Film/AV and 2+ years experience are required. This is an onsite role in Los Angeles.

Qualifications

• Degree in Film, Audio Visual, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience and/or training in concerts, theater, film, video, including lighting design and stage management.

Responsibilities

• Operates data/video projection systems, DCP, video files, 16/35/70mm, DVD, or Blu-ray designs, engineers, and operates sound reinforcement for music programs, performance art, and PA presentation systems
• Designs and operates complex lighting and stage systems for theatrical or music presentations
• Designs complex audio and visual presentations for various events
• Creates, operates, and troubleshoots PowerPoint and other data presentations for all museum departments and events
• Organizes and creates video productions for support of PPT presentations, web media, communications, marketing, development, and promotional media
• Coordinates with all museum departments, administration, development, special events, councils, education, communication, curators, and outside guest speakers to organize, set up, and display a complete professional presentation
• Performs other duties or special projects as assigned
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance
• Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time .

Skills

2+ years AV experience

Education

Degree in Film, Audio Visual, or related field

Job description

Reporting to the Manager, the Technician I provides technical support to the museum and the Audio Visual department.

Responsibilities:

• Operates data/video projections system, DCP, video files, 16/35/70mm, DVD, or Blu-ray designs, engineers, and operates sound reinforcement for music programs, performance art, and PA presentation systems


• Designs and operates complex lighting and stage systems for theatrical or music presentations


• Designs complex audio and visual presentations for various events


• Creates, operates, and troubleshoots PowerPoint and other data presentations for all museum departments and events


• Organizes and creates video productions for support of PPT presentations, web media, communications, marketing, development, and promotional media


• Researches and advises on improved and updated audiovisual practices and hardware


• Coordinates with all museum departments, administration, development, special events, councils, education, communication, curators, and outside guest speakers to organize, set up, and display a complete professional presentation


• Performs other duties or special projects as assigned


• Maintains regular and reliable attendance


• Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time .

The expected hourly rate for this Los Angeles, CA-based position is $24.50, subject to change.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Film, Audio Visual, or related field


• Minimum of 2 years of experience and/or training in concerts, theater, film, video, including lighting design and stage management