Video Specialist

Boston Conservatory at Berklee; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 23,866 - 33,992; Part time

Job summary

Berklee is seeking a Video Specialist to oversee multi-camera productions, adjust framing, aperture, ISO, and other fundamentals. The role involves collaborating with student technicians, maintaining video equipment inventory, and leading livestreams and director’s cuts with strong communication and project management skills.

The position is casual with variable hours, requiring availability for evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Video Production or equivalent experience.
• 1–2 years of related professional experience.
• Deep knowledge of the use of video cameras (Sony preferred), video cables/accessories, and multi-camera recording/streaming.
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to work well with diverse audiences, manage workload independently at times, and oversee ongoing projects concurrently.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-camera productions and coordinate with camera operators for livestreams and director’s cuts.
• Collaborate to improve and maintain video equipment inventory.
• Share knowledge with student technicians to enhance the student experience.

Skills

Camera operation

Multi-camera

Streaming

Video cables & accessories

Communication

Project management

Evenings/weekends

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Video Production or equivalent experience

1–2 years of related professional experience

Tools

Sony cameras

Job description

Video Specialists demonstrate proficiency in camera specifications and fluency in adjusting framing, aperture, ISO, focus, and other fundamentals. These experienced technicians will frequently share their knowledge with student technicians, providing educational benefit to the student experience in addition to faithfully producing Conservatory events. They will collaborate to improve and maintain the video equipment inventory, creatively working to improve equipment usage. These operators will frequently lead multi‑camera productions, communicating with camera operators as they facilitate video mixing for the livestream and director’s cut of performances and events.

The ideal candidate will meet these challenges, display proactivity in taking on exciting projects, all while adding new skills and experiences to their portfolio. The Video Specialist should enjoy working in a collaborative environment where creativity, initiative, passion, artistry, and empathy are highly valued. This position is offered on a casual basis, with hours and shifts varying as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Video Production or equivalent experience
• 1–2 years of related professional experience
• Deep knowledge of the use of video cameras (Sony preferred), video cables/ accessories, and multi‑camera recording/streaming
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills required
• The ability to work well with diverse audiences, manage workload independently at times, and oversee ongoing projects concurrently
• Availability to work evenings and weekends

Hourly Rate: $21

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

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Employee Type

Casual