Title: Audio and Field Production Assistant
Agency: VP DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION & TECHNOLOGY
Location: Norfolk, VA
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Hiring Range:
Full Time or Part Time: Hourly/Wage
Job Description:
This position will monitor and operate audio during studio productions, be part of the production team during field audio and video recordings, and have an operational role in audio and video postproduction. Studio audio production will include microphone and audio source setup, ’mic’ing of talent, presenters, and instructors, operating audio mixers and recorders, and real-time audio adjustments during studio productions. Support during field production include transportation and setup of audio, video, encoders, recorders, codecs, and lighting systems in environments outside the production studio, assisting talent, presenters, and instructors prepare for productions, operating camera and record equipment, and assisting camera operators, producers, and directors during field productions. Minimum Qualifications:
1. Considerable knowledge and experience with audio equipment, audio technology, and audio theory which includes real-time operation and adjustment of audio during studio events according to industry and department standards.
2. Considerable knowledge of the operation of all audio systems and hardware used in the production of live event or studio recordings, include lavalier microphones, boom and directional/shotgun microphones, line-level audio sources such as those from PC and Mac workstations and laptops, audio mixers, and audio and video recorders.
3. Considerable knowledge of studio production audio and video techniques and best practices, including the support of staff, talent, presenters, and instructors.
4. Considerable knowledge of lighting, cameras, encoders, and codec systems, including setup, basic diagnostics, basic troubleshooting, and operation during field productions outside studio environments.
5. Considerable knowledge of field production audio and video techniques and best practices, including the support stand, talent, presenters, and instructors.
6. Operational knowledge and use of post-production software to edit audio and video files, to include audio and video correction, trimming and clipping audio and video files, exporting of edited audio and video to a new file.
7. Working knowledge of effective customer service and problem resolution techniques.
8. Strong oral and written communication skills.
9. Demonstrated ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
10. Demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships with staff, faculty and students.
Additional Considerations: