Senior Multimedia Specialist (Audio Engineer, Schwartz Center for Performing Art

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Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides complex electronic classroom support through a variety of methods which may include digitization of materials (text, images, audio, and/or video) to meet the needs of instructors and researchers.
• Recommends electronic delivery options for various forms of content based on stated needs.
• Troubleshoots and supports hardware and software problems that interfere with the creation and/or delivery of content.
• May consult with faculty on different approaches to content based on their goals for instructional use or research.
• Maintains a working knowledge of current and emerging modes of digitizing text, images and video for delivery via the Internet.
• May hire train and supervise student and temporary employees.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.
• Serving as primary audio engineer, provides or supervises audio and lighting services, for rehearsals and performances presented at the Schwartz Center for Performing Arts and occasionally other campus venues.
• Consults with performers, artistic faculty, directors and guest artists to determine the audio/visual needs of all concerts.
• Engages and oversees vendors for installation and manages on-site setups/strikes of additional equipment as needed.
• Coordinates logistics of web streaming of events and simultaneous broadcasting to other campus venues.
• Manages control booth at Emerson Concert Hall including equipment storage, maintenance and inventory.
• Records concerts on various formats and edits some concerts for radio broadcast.
• Supervises work study students and temporary audio crews.Position is supervised by the Associate Director of Production for the Schwartz Center Concerts Division.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two years of college coursework and one year of multimedia experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Experience in an instructional technology setting preferred.
• Previous experience in a performance venue required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds preferred.

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:

• This position is a key member of the production team in the presentation of performances, requiring regular work hours on nights and weekends.

NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

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