AV and Media Technician

Columbia International University
Information Technology Services
Full-time
40 hours/10 months
March 08, 2021
Description: 

The AV and Media Technician provides technical support for corporate AV and media technology needs to include the deployment and operation of classroom equipment, event equipment for events meetings/audits and media software, capture, editing and archiving of chapel and event videos. Requires some evening and weekend hours to support events.

 

Responsibilities: 
  • Set up, deploy, computer hardware, computer software, printers, tablets, smartphones, and LCD digital signage TVs/monitors, projectors and portable PA equipment for classroom, events, and general campus needs using best practices.
  • Assist with Chapel support/logistics - includes setting up and tearing down, moving equipment, operating equipment, running cables for equipment, coordinating event schedules, practice schedules, coordinate use of PowerPoints and other media, documentation of setup.
  • Perform video productions tasks such as live video production switching, shooting video, livestreaming, and recording chapel services, events, and meetings on the CIU Campus.  
  • Organize and edit footage with video editing software.
  • Manage archive space and maintain hard drives. 
  • Assist the Social Media Strategist with creating video content for social media posts.  
  • Perform inventory management for equipment and related documentation. 
  • Coordinate laptop/tablet reservations for corporation users for various needs based on stock loaners in inventory.
  • Help manage the calendars and tickets. Interact with users to determine their needs.
  • Basic cleaning and maintaining AV and classroom equipment.
  • Serve as backup for AV and Media Manager for chapel and other major events corporate-wide, or assist the manager as needed.

 

Qualifications: 
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to include interaction with public, students, parents, faculty and staff.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and with deadlines
  • Ability to organize tasks and independently manage numerous details associated with coordination of AV setup and preparation.
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment regarding proper troubleshooting procedures and protocols.
  • Skilled Knowledge of Audio-Video equipment
  • Working Knowledge of presentation software.
  • Experience with MAC and Windows formats a plus.
  • One year college or technical school.
  • Technical certification or associates degree in computer technology and media technology preferred.
  • 2 years experience in an Audio Video Production related field. 
     

 

Benefits: 

CIU provides a benefits package that includes:

  • 100% of employee’s cost of membership in the Health Plan;
  • 401(k) plan with match opportunity;
  • 100% of employee’s cost of group life insurance;
  • Long term disability insurance;
  • Vacation days, holidays, sick leave, family leave;
  • Educational benefits: tuition reduction for PreK3-Graduate