Full-Time Media Systems Technician (Bilingual)

TeamPeople – Posted by TeamPeople – Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Job Description

Media Systems Technician (Bilingual) – Washington, DC

Primary Function
Provide daily technical A/V and media support to clients and assistance to a team of technicians, communicating in both English and Spanish, servicing a high-end conferencing, meeting & event and audio visual environment.

Responsibilities & Duties

Operate conference room systems including projection systems, audio mixing and distribution systems, A/V device control systems, interpretation systems, professional level video and audio recorders, audio and videoconferencing systems.
Set up PowerPoint and other presentations, connecting notebook and desktop computers with display interfaces to portable and installed data projectors; able to correctly size and adjust a data image on-screen
Set up audio systems consisting of microphones, mixer, amplifier, and speakers and adjust system for good speech level with no feedback; other audio sources such as computer audio and/or CD/DVD playback may also be required to hook up to mixer
Transport, assemble, operate equipment used in multimedia production.
Set up and perform playback from tape, DVDs and hard drive media
Record output of audio mixer to tape and/or hard drive/mp3 recorders
Travel to remote site to perform duties as assigned
Audio / Video equipment troubleshooting
Special projects as assigned

Requirements

Excellent customer service skills; Must be creative and flexible in interacting & communicating with coworkers and clients, often under deadline pressure.
Ability to read, speak and effectively communicate in English & Spanish languages; Ability to thrive in a multicultural and multilingual environment
Proactive attitude and solid work ethic
Must have knowledge of audio signal flow, camera and lighting techniques
Proficient with computer systems used in multimedia production
Good word processing and Power Point skills
Understanding of the various types of signals (i.e., audio, video and computer) used with common audiovisual equipment
Good knowledge of current industry practices, standards and procedures relevant to audio-visual service
Must have a commitment to excellence and to ongoing education/training and to the mastery of his or her craft
Skilled with hand and power tools
Additional skills such as audio recording, camera operation, editing, or field experience are desirable
Candidate must be willing to undergo background check

Physical Demands

The duties of this position require the ability to bend, kneel, crawl, climb ladders and to stand for long periods of time
Candidate must be capable of working at heights and have good balance
Candidate may be required to lift heavy equipment up to 50 pounds

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Media, Audio or related field preferred; or Technical school training with electronics training and related experience
Infocomm CTS certification preferred
3+ years experience with the setup, operation and troubleshooting of conference rooms, auditoriums, theatre or broadcast environment