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Scholastic · 1 day ago

Audiovisual Temp

New York, NY

Part-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$40/hr - $40/hr

3+ years exp

Scholastic is a leading publisher dedicated to fostering literacy and learning among children. They are seeking a part-time Audiovisual Temp to manage day-to-day operations in their conference center and assist with virtual events and audio/video recording sessions.

BooksEdTechEducationPublishingTraining

Hiring Manager

Michael Votto

Responsibilities

Set up, troubleshoot, and operate audiovisual equipment for meetings and special events

Demonstrate ability to handle conflict, resolve problems and manage well in a dynamic, fast paced, result-driven environment

Video and audio editing and post-production with Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Audition and Pro Tools

Setup and operate audio, video, and lighting equipment for Auditorium

Setup and operate lighting, cameras, teleprompter, and microphones for video shoots

Setup recording equipment for audio recording sessions

Setup and execute photo shoots

Ensure that furniture is configured properly for all special events. This includes tables, chairs, easels, podiums, etc

Schedule and help run virtual events and virtual recording sessions

Deliver edited content to the web for both internal and external viewing

Work with presenters and meeting coordinators to ensure that they understand and are comfortable working with the audiovisual equipment provided for their meetings

Assist in equipment inventory and regular preventative maintenance

Flexible schedule with some evening and weekend work required

Perform other related duties as required

Qualification

Audiovisual equipment setupVideo editingAudio editingAdobe Creative SuiteMacOS proficiencyMS Windows proficiencyCustomer service skillsSupervisory skillsBasic office skillsProblem solvingCommunication skills

Required

Detail oriented - able to work unsupervised while maintaining communication with team members to anticipate and avert potential problems

Excellent customer service skills - must be able remain calm and diplomatic under pressure

Excellent telephone, written and verbal communication skills

Must have demonstrated problem solving ability and be proficient in setup, operation and troubleshooting of a wide variety of audiovisual equipment including, but not limited to: Multimedia projectors, Laptops (Mac and PC), ENG video camera systems, Digital photography, Video lighting equipment, Theatrical lighting equipment, Camera Control Units and video switchers, Audio mixing consoles, Lighting consoles, Teleprompters

Computer literate and comfortable with both Mac and PC systems

Should have basic knowledge of non-linear editing systems for video and audio

Should have basic knowledge of video compression and streaming software and standards

Must be able to supervise and direct technical staff for complex live events

Work with presenters and meeting coordinators to ensure that they understand and are comfortable working with the audiovisual equipment provided for their meetings

Ability to perform basic office skills

Must be able to lift 50 pounds

3-5 years' experience in a related position

Bachelor's degree in a related technical field (video/audio production, technical theater, communications…) or equivalent experience in the field

Background in a Corporate, Hotel, Broadcast or Educational setting helpful

CTS (Certified Technology Specialist) certification helpful

Must be proficient in MacOS, MS Windows, MS Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Zoom, Teams, StreamYard, ZenCastr, Riverside.fm, and Adobe Creative Suite

Must know basics of projection systems, including interfacing of computers, video playback devices, projectors, recording equipment, and switching/processing devices

Must be able to set up and operate PA systems unaided

Must be able to set up and operate video cameras

Must be able to learn specifics of in-house systems to perform responsibilities listed above

Should have basic knowledge of non-linear editing systems for video and audio

Should be proficient in theatrical stagecraft: including lighting, rigging and set construction