Production Technician - AV Specialist

Performing Arts Services, a division of Campus Support Services, provides a broad range of event, performance, and venue support services for the Princeton University community including front of house, guest services, ticketing, logistics, venue management, and production support. The Performing Arts Services division oversees Richardson Auditorium, the Frist Theatre, and University Ticketing, provides venue management to the Lewis Arts complex and the Art Museum complex, and provides support for performance spaces across campus.

The Production Technician, AV Specialist works in collaboration with the production team to provide operational support for rehearsals, events, and performances in Richardson Auditorium and venues across campus. The Technician is the lead production team member for AV support, specializing in video, presentations, graphics, and audio playback. As part of the production team, the Technician contributes to staging, stage management, audio, and lighting support.

With technical expertise and a foundation in service excellence, the Technician provides exceptional support for artists and presenters.

Working in collaboration with the Performing Arts Services team, the Technician supports the advance logistical planning for rehearsals and events. The Technician provides excellent counsel on AV strategies and equipment to meet the needs of the artists and presenters. On the day of the event, the Technician provides broad support, including participating in the load-in and load-out, setup and configuration, including testing, troubleshooting, and tuning of technical in-house and rented equipment, and operational support during the rehearsals, events, and performances supporting the needs of artists and presenters.

The Technician supports approximately 4-5 events per week.

The Production Technician, AV Specialist is the lead for all video production in the hall, including video presentations, captioning presentations, video recording, and broadcast. In addition, the Technician supports the staging, audio and lighting teams, including setup, configuration, and strike of equipment and stage elements. The Technician ensures that all video and projection equipment is working and properly maintained and stored.

The Technician must be capable of troubleshooting and resolving technical issues. The Technician helps maintain a safe and compliant environment that meets OSHA and University requirements for the safety of workers, performers, and patrons. The Technician ensures that all stage elements are secure and safe.

With an emphasis on service excellence, the Production Technician, AV Specialist provides exceptional support for students, faculty, staff and external clients. The Technician understands that the expertise level of the presenters varies and is capable of being flexible and supportive throughout all phases of the production process.

The Production Technician, AV Specialist fosters excellent relationships with artists, presenters, and members of the broader University community. As a member of the Campus Support Services department, the Technician assists with campus-wide initiatives, including Convocation support, departmental functions, committee participation, and professional development.

The position requires a flexible schedule, including evening, weekends, and occasional holidays, driven by the rehearsal and event schedule.

The Production Technician, AV Specialist reports to the Senior Production Technician of Performing Arts Services.

A cover letter is required for full consideration.

Technical operational support, with an emphasis on AV support for rehearsals and events in Richardson Auditorium as well as other campus spaces

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