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Job SummaryCaltech Academic Media Technologies (AMT) is a film production and event support team providing innovative, creative, and technical solutions for Caltech's mission-critical efforts in research, education, and outreach.
AMT's activities include: creating videos and broadcasts for education, outreach, promotion, news, fundraising, stewardship, and internal and external communications; supporting in-person, hybrid, and virtual events for the Board of Trustees, Office of Community and External Relations, academic divisions, campus clients, and JPL; and providing technology, tools, and training for teaching and learning.
This position resides in a fast-paced environment and requires strong technical and creative skills in film and event production, audio-visual, broadcasting, and educational technology support. The ability to work with the AMT team, campus clients, and vendors is critical for success.
Job Duties:As a member of Caltech's AMT team and reporting to its director, this position will:- Design and implement audio-visual solutions for in-person, online, and hybrid events and meetings for various campus spaces and client needs. This activity requires site visits, working with in-room and AMT rented equipment, problem solving, coordinating with vendors, and preparing quotes and invoices. Essential is a strong technical, back-end knowledge of computers, video conferencing and broadcasting hardware and software such as Zoom Meetings and Webinars, Zoom Rooms, Teams Meetings, Teams Rooms, YouTube Live, Wirecast, and similar platforms.
- Setup, operate, and troubleshoot presentation laptops, video conferencing equipment, room control systems (Crestron, Zoom, Teams), computer hardware interfaces (BlackMagic and AJA), and audio-visual equipment including cameras, microphones, audio mixing boards, projectors, speakers, amplifiers, and related audio-visual equipment.
- Create audio-visual signal flow designs for complex events in existing, new, and renovated spaces on and off campus. Work with campus Facilities teams and vendors for audio-visual maintenance, installations, and upgrades.
- Sweeten and mix audio for videos, broadcasts, podcasts, and event recordings. Clean dialogue, reduce noise, repair edits, and balance speech, music, ambience, and effects with EQ, compression, and automation.
- Master audio for delivery of AMT's audio and video productions for clear, consistent playback. Verify loudness, peak levels, intelligibility, synchronization, and channel configuration; deliver quality-controlled mixes and stems to platform specifications.
- Propose solutions to problems with high energy and a positive attitude and commitment to continual improvement.
- Meet deadlines within a fast-paced environment.
- Work with flexibility, efficiency, enthusiasm, tenacity, and diplomacy both individually and as part of a team.
- Demonstrate commitment to interface with people at all levels at Caltech.
- Maintain a high level of quality control through reviewing, editing, and proofing one's own work and work of others.
- Remain abreast of relevant industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies, and effectively apply this knowledge to all aspects of the position.
- Perform work in accordance with Institute and regulatory agencies (e.g. OSHA, ADA) safety standards and practices.
- Keep track of hours worked on projects, events, and tasks, including generating quotes and invoices.
- Other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in audio engineering, audio production, multimedia, audio-visual technology, audio-visual communications, or a related field of study, with at least 4 years of experience, or Associate's degree with 7 years of experience.
- Operate audio-visual and recording equipment such as room controls, computers, projectors, cameras, audio boards, microphones and sound systems, and live broadcasting hardware and software.
- Ability to successfully engineer the technical aspects of events and productions which include multiple cameras, microphones, and complex presentation configurations.
- Ability to mix live audio and perform post-production sound design and editing, filtering, noise reduction, compression, EQ, sweetening, and mastering.
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (AfterEffects, Photoshop, Premiere, Illustrator, Media Encoder, Encore, Audition), Avid Pro Tools, Wirecast, Zoom Meetings, Zoom Webinar, Zoom Rooms, Teams Meeting, Teams Rooms, and similar production and conferencing tools.
- Excellent organizational communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work calmly under pressure and present an attitude of attentiveness, courtesy, and professionalism when dealing with other team members, trustees, faculty, administration, staff, post-doctoral scholars, students, community, visiting speakers, and event patrons.
- Working knowledge of various computer software (Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, Zoom, Adobe Acrobat Pro) and operating systems (Mac, Windows, and iOS).
- Exceptional customer service skills.
- Effective and tenacious problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work as a team member on a variety of projects.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds daily.
- Must be able to bend in all directions, squeeze with arms and hands, crawl under furniture, climb stairs, and work outdoors in all kinds of weather.
- Must be able to push and pull rolling items such as carts and camera cases.
- Must be able to distinguish colors and differences in brightness on monitors.
- Must be able to assess camera image focus.
- Must be available to work overtime, evenings, and weekends.
- Must possess a valid California Driver's License and must be able to adhere to the Institute driver's policy.
Preferred Qualifications:- Master of Fine Arts degree in audio engineering, audio production, multimedia, recording arts and technologies, recording and music production, or a related field of study.
- Audio-visual customer support in an academic setting.
- Experience with supporting audio-visual and recording equipment in lecture halls, auditoriums, libraries, and university outdoor spaces.
- The ability to assist with all aspects of video and audio production including setting up and cabling equipment and operating studio production video cameras, lights, green screens, and other relevant equipment and software
- Experience operating legacy audio and video formats and equipment.
- Innate interest and excitement for research and science a plus.
- Sense of humor a plus.
Required DocumentsHiring Range$34.00 to $37.00 per hour
The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.
As one of the largest employers in Pasadena, CA, Caltech is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Our benefits package includes competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement, etc.), tuition reimbursement, and more. Non-benefit eligible employees will have access to some benefits such as onsite counseling and sick time. Learn more about our benefits and staff perks.
EEO StatementCaltech is an equal opportunity employer and, as a federal contractor, takes affirmative action to employ qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Disability AccommodationsCaltech complies with the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We consider reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for eligible applicants and employees to perform the essential functions of a position.
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