Audio Visual Technician

The USC Office of Cultural Relations and University Events (CRUE) is seeking an Audio-Visual Technician with a strong background in video production to join its team. Under the supervision of the Senior Director of Audio-Visual Services, the Audio Visual Technician will operate and maintain event technology as it relates to live and broadcast events, especially those pertaining to video.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of event audio-visual systems and equipment, including sound, lighting, and video, and will be able to effectively communicate with all university stakeholders, and work independently across multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the Senior Director of Audio-Visual Services and the Technical supervisor along with the CRUE Event Producers in executing a variety of university events including but not limited to presidential, developmental, and student-level events

• Configure, maintain, and operate in live Audio-Visual installations, rehearsals, events, and strikes for on and off-campus events

• Configure, maintain, and operate virtual event signal flows that support web streams, webinars, meetings, and other online programming

• Configure, maintain, and operate video production equipment for Live and Broadcast transmission, including:

  • PTZ camera configuration and operation

  • Digital routing switchers and control systems

  • Timecode and various sync types

  • Peripheral broadcast equipment

  • Audio/Data dis/embedders

  • Frame Synchronizers

  • Converters/Scalers and distribution amplifiers

• Assist with the Coordination of equipment rentals and schedules with AV vendors

• Configure, maintain, and operate presidential teleprompting systems including static and rise and fall units

• Conduct annual inventory and maintenance, including firmware updates of CRUE AV equipment

• Assist in training CRUE students to support their role in setting up, operating, and maintaining all CRUE A/V equipment.

• Assist in monitoring workflow for efficiency and timeliness and make adjustments as needed to meet deadlines and commitments. Structure staff and organize work in a logical fashion to ensure efficient operations.

• Assist the Director of Audio-Visual Services with developing AV best practice learning materials and hands-on instruction for CRUE, Visions and Voices, and other campus partners.

• Research new technology and provide recommendations on equipment upgrades

In addition, the successful candidate must also demonstrate, through ideas, words, and actions, a strong commitment to USCs Unifying Core Values: integrity, excellence, diversity, equity and inclusion, well-being, open communication, and accountability.

Qualifications

• Proficient in professional live production systems (e.g. audio, video, projection, lighting, power distribution, rigging, and staging) along with Information and Communication Technology (e.g RF, wireless, local, and wide area networks, cellular technologies that use SDI, NDI, SRT, RTMP, RTP, and SRC protocols) used in telecommunication platforms

• Experience in video switching live, broadcast, streaming, recording, and postproduction workflows

• Experience with Shading and color correction of video signals and displays

• Experience with integrated AV systems using Biamp, Dante, Crestron, Extron, AMX, and similar platforms

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written required.

• Strong organizational skills including the ability to organize resources

• Ability to manage workload well and prioritize effectively when faced with multiple projects

• Ability to respond/follow through quickly to problems and questions

• Strong attention to detail

• Ability to coordinate and maintain a complex calendar

• Ability to work well under deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to work independently with minimal direction and supervision

• Ability to organize and coordinate special projects

• Must have a sense of protocol with top-level executives

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Film or Television production or related fields

• Minimum 3 years experience in technical direction and postproduction editing

Required Documents and Additional Information

Resume and cover letter required (may be uploaded as one file). Please do not submit your application without these documents. Reference letter optional.

The hourly rate range for this position is $30.82 $31.99. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidates work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

USC has excellent benefits, including health benefits for staff & their family with access to the renowned university medical network; eligibility for retirement plans with employer contributions after six (6) months of employment; tuition benefits for staff & their family; free professional development online courses; central Los Angeles location with easy access to commuter trains, buses & free tram pick up services; discounts to football, basketball & other campus events.

The University of Southern California values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment.

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About University of Southern California (USC)

USC is the leading private research university in Los Angeles—a global center for arts, technology and international business. With more than 47,500 students, we are located primarily in Los Angeles but also in various US and global satellite locations. As the largest private employer in Los Angeles, responsible for $8 billion annually in economic activity in the region, we offer the opportunity to work in a dynamic and diverse environment, in careers that span a broad spectrum of talents and skills across a variety of academic and professional schools and administrative units. As a USC employee and member of the Trojan Family—the faculty, staff, students, and alumni who make USC a great place to work—you will enjoy excellent benefits, including a variety of well-being programs designed to help individuals achieve work-life balance.

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