Multimedia Technician

2 months ago


Brooklyn, New York, United States Brooklyn Museum Full time
About the Role

The Brooklyn Museum is seeking an experienced Audio Visual Technician to join our team. As an AV Technician, you will be responsible for setting up and running sound and video equipment for live events, exhibitions, and internal meetings.

Key Responsibilities
  • Fabricate, test, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain all audiovisual equipment used for museum exhibitions, live and online programming, and internal and public events.
  • Set up and support public and internal programming, including meetings, events, and online panel discussions through Zoom conferencing software and online social media streaming services.
  • Provide in-house production and create multimedia content by performing duties such as on-site and off-site filming and audio recording, post-production editing and captioning, and setting up projections for talks/lectures.
  • Advise staff on multimedia projects and equipment purchases, and maintain, organize, and build storage units for equipment and take inventory of all AV equipment.
  • Create digital archiving projects, including program and exhibition media documentation and archiving of TBM drive.
Qualifications
  • High School diploma or equivalent required.
  • Three years' experience operating and maintaining sound production, film, video, and projection systems.
  • General knowledge of public address systems and strong understanding of audiovisual and presentation technologies.
  • Ability to troubleshoot problems and follow through to resolve technical issues.
  • Knowledge of audio and video editing software, transcoding video, livestreaming, and social media platforms.
  • Comprehensive computer knowledge, including Windows and Mac operating systems.
  • Meticulous attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to complete tasks.
  • Ability to work well under pressure within tight deadlines, prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and possess strong verbal and interpersonal skills.