Media Production Technician

Category:
Professional

Department:
School of the Arts

Locations:
Binghamton, NY

Type:
Full-time

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Position

Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service;
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Working at Binghamton University is more than about having a great job - it is about having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton's collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes to our success.

Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty who value cutting‑edge, and community‑engaged research, teaching and service, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000+ students. Our high‑achieving student body represents diverse experiences from first‑generation college‑goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration, and community service.

Budget

Title:

Instructional Support Technician (SL-3)

Salary: $60,245

The School of the Arts at Binghamton University seeks an experienced and versatile Audio‑Visual Technician responsible for setting up and operating sound and video technologies for special events, as well as organizing and overseeing audio, photography and video content creation and management of events within the School of the Arts. In addition to providing audio‑visual technical support for our highest profile and most representative events, this full‑time permanent position will play a vital role in recording and archiving them.

The role includes recording, editing, and preparing audio, photo, and video files into professional, presentable content for various platforms, including social media and online video archives.

• Provide AV support for performances, and studio recordings, including setup and operation of audio‑visual technology.
• Technical Consulting:
  Work with the Director and Departments to assess technical needs and advise on equipment or process improvements.
• Train and manage a team of paid audio, photo, and video students to assist with the collection and promotion of audio/visual content.
• Video Filming and Editing:
  Capture high‑quality video and audio at performances, studio recordings, presentations, and events, and edit files into polished content. This may also include live switching between multiple cameras during recordings or live streams.
• File Management:
  Organize and upload video and audio files, ensuring proper storage and accessibility.
• Content Creation:
  Produce engaging audio, photo and video content for social media platforms.

• Bachelor's degree and 1-3 years experience
• Experience with audio, photography and video filming
• Experience with audio recording of live music, both amplified and unamplified
• Strong organizational skills to manage large quantities of video and audio files
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• AV Tech experience - the ability to set up and advise SOAR departments and Museum on AV needs in performance, rehearsal, and teaching spaces
• Proficiency in video and sound editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere, DaVinci, AVID, Pro Tools, Logic,…