Audio Visual Coordinator Job at Pollstar in Tarpon Springs

Description
Under general supervision of the Information Technology Director, the audio-visual coordinator provides technical, conferencing and recording assistance to all scheduled and unscheduled official City meetings. The audio-visual coordinator also executes the operations of the stage, backstage, and related areas for the timely production of national, regional and community events at the Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center.

Examples of Duties

1. Multi-Media & Graphic Design Desktop Publishing Support: Produces and directs multi-media events and productions, which can contain video, stills (of various formats), music, live narration, taped narrations, and live performances. Will physically set up the equipment and may be the technical manager during the event. Confers and offers suggestions on the best means to present the material. Determines the most effective use and distribution of resources to achieve the maximum technical quality.
2. Audiovisual: Provides audiovisual support during media events or assignments as needed. This shall include audiovisual support during official activities as requested. Routinely consults with staff in planning, designing, coordinating, and directing a multitude of activities. Produces and directs multimedia events.
3. Equipment Setup: Set up and install equipment such as sound equipment, video equipment, microphones, sound speakers, video screens, projectors, video monitors, recording equipment, connecting wires and cables, sound and mixing boards for City meetings, presentations, news conferences, theatrical shows and additional events as needed.
4. Technical Support: Videotaping; broadcasting; conferencing; and providing technical support for all regularly scheduled and unscheduled official meetings. Also provides technical assistance for audiovisual presentations at these meetings. Initiate the start of all online platform meetings, testing audio/video/presenting, recording and moderating the online portion of the meeting as it relates to meeting protocols, sound and video technical issues, and host support as required.
5. Theater Schedule: Maintaining theater schedule which includes all performances, rehearsals, and meetings that take place at the theater.
6. Collaboration with Touring Artists: Confer with and advise touring artists as to the operations and abilities and work with them to provide professional productions. Confer with acts to establish cues and directions. Review, modify and approve technical riders.
7. Overseeing Contracted Labor: Overseeing contracted labor, including set designers/builders and their crews, stage managers, choreographers, light designers, cleaning crews and sound technicians.
8. Sound System Support: Support the purchase and installation of custom sound systems. Monitor sound feeds to ensure quality. Ensure equipment is installed according to designated layout. Test and resolve equipment issues. Diagnose and correct media system problems. Mix and monitor sound inputs and feeds. Coordinate audio feeds with television images. Research potential equipment purchases and send in equipment for repairs as needed. Switch video input sources from one camera to another. Determine filming sequences and camera movements. Clean audio and video equipment and store properly. Ensure the safe transfer and shipment of equipment. Compress and digitize audio and video data. Audio and video editing. Duplicate audio and video data. Maintain inventory of equipment. Assist in the loading in and loading of sets and equipment.
9. Additional Duties: Additional duties delegated by the Information Technology Director.
10. Customer Service: Processes customer requests for service by determining details of request, providing initial troubleshooting support, escalating request to appropriate IT Staff if necessary, documenting request and solution, and training customers on the use of computer equipment, phone equipment, and network services. Implements and documents appropriate process improvements.
11. Future Requirements: Determine equipment and design needs for future audio, visual and technical requirements.
12. Representation: Represents the City of Tarpon Springs admirably at all times.
13. Availability: Be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays frequently and overtime when necessary.

Typical Qualifications

EDUCATION
High School Diploma or GED
LICENSURE
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License
ADMINISTRATIVE SKILLS
Input data into computer programs, maintain logs, and research general information.

The City of Tarpon Springs, Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment and treated without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, pregnancy, marital status or veteran status (except if eligible for Veteran’s Preference) and all other protected characteristics.

Drug Free Workplace

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