Audio & Video Technician, Student Assistant Specialist
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Position Information
| Position Availability: | This position is available starting 08/01/2024 and will be open until filled. |
| Position Title: | Audio & Video Technician, Student Assistant Specialist |
| Requisition Number: | 0406073446 |
| Location | New York City |
| Position Type: | Student |
| Department: | Drama/Productions |
| Responsibilities: | The Production area at the College of Performing Arts is seeking highly motivated students to serve as Audio & Video Technician, Student Assistant Specialists.. The Audio & Video department is responsible for supporting the Audio and Video needs of academic related performances and partner events across the College of Performing Arts. This position reports to the Audio & Video Supervisor and is an ideal position for students who are interested in a career in the Live Sound Reinforcement, Live Streaming, and Theatrical Sound industries.
The New School is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and particularly seeks applications from members of underrepresented groups, as well as candidates who share this commitment.
To Apply - Applicants should submit both a resume and cover letter outlining their interest, skills, and experience concerning this position.
Salary
Work Mode - Onsite only
- Some nights and weekends are required.
Responsibilities
- Stage moves, install of audio and video equipment in theaters, and maintenance of gear and spaces.
- Understand and execute the technical aspects of each design, including interpreting Audio & Video needs and all signal flow plans, I/O lists, and stage plots, or ground plans
- Safely and neatly run signal and power cables, implement sound designer ground plans in theatrical load ins.
- Setup, place, patch, and test all microphones and speakers in conjunction with the A1 and A2.
- Assist in executing any stage moves required by the show
- Assist in maintenance of spaces and equipment as directed by the Audio & Video Supervisor
- Provide professional, courteous service to all parties
- Responsible for setup, operation, and strike of equipment before, during, and after events, including audio consoles, playback support systems, and any audio related gear as required
- Additional responsibilities as assigned
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| Minimum Qualifications: | Minimum Qualifications - Ability to interpret event technical documents including technical riders, signal flow diagrams, input lists, stage plots, run-of-show, and cue lists.
- Strong verbal and written communication, organization, and time-management skills
- Ability to communicate with other departments and event coordinator to ensure a smooth show.
- Punctuality, professionalism, and a positive collaborative attitude when working with Students, Faculty, Staff, and Team Members.
- Experienced or able to learn and develop fluency in The New School’s suite of applications including Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and WorkDay.
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| Preferred Qualifications: | Preferred Qualifications - Corporate, Special Events, Festival Sound, and Broadcast experience are all plusses
- Working knowledge of digital consoles, specifically, Yamaha, Allen & Heath, Midas, and Behringer
- Able to lift up to 50lbs
- Recipient of a Federal Work Study award
- Current student in a College of Performing Arts degree program
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| Job Family: | New School for Drama |
| Posting Date: | 07/05/2024 |
| Closing Date: | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you currently have a federal work study award? If yes, please select the amount.
- No
- Less than $1000
- $1000 to $3000
- Greater than $3000
Optional & Required Applicant Documents:
Required Documents - Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
Optional Documents - Federal Work Study award letter
