Institute for Contemporary Art Audiovisual Production Specialist

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Job Overview Statement
The Audiovisual Production Specialist is a creative and curious individual who works directly with departments across the ICA and VCUarts to plan, organize, and provide audio visual support for activities throughout the institution. The Audiovisual Production Specialist consults on all audiovisual productions at the ICA, while maintaining the audiovisual equipment inventory and overseeing the safe operation and maintenance of sound, lighting, rigging, and related equipment and systems used in support of lectures, performances, films, and related events.

The ICA maintains a robust public programming schedule and is a venue for numerous on and off campus partners, the Audiovisual Production Specialist plays an important role in providing an engaging and safe experience for all stakeholders.

The Audiovisual Production Specialist reports to the Director of Facilities and Experience Design, works with colleagues across the ICA and VCUarts, is supported by a team of hourly, student, and contractual employees and is an integral liaison between the ICA and the communities it serves.



Job Responsibilities

Audio Visual Support 40 %
●      Provide consultation and technical support on complex audiovisual productions, including but not limited to, artist performances, media festivals, classes, and special events both inside and outside of the ICA auditorium
●      Program sound, lighting, and other technical systems in advance of performances and productions
●      Plan, organize and implement the operation of performance- related equipment at the ICA including sound equipment, microphones, speakers, lights and lighting control panels, projectors and other technical systems used during programs and performances
●      Employ proper safety practices and procedures for self, talent, clients, and colleagues
●      Maintain a calm mental athleticism during programs/performances, while troubleshooting day-of issues, including technical, staffing, facility, etc.
●      Coordinate with talent, clients, and colleagues to determine technical needs

Administration 40 %
●      Respond thoroughly and thoughtfully to internal and external inquiries within one business day
●      Oversee the hiring, management, and training of a team of PT A/V technicians
●      Manage the regular scheduling of a team of PT A/V technicians
●      Collaborate with the ICA Registrar and Digital Asset Manager to ensure all media captured by audio visual staff is managed in accordance with institutional best practices. Including but not limited to file naming, media file formatting, and placing files in proper short and long-term storage locations.
●      As needed, hire and oversee independent contractors and payments for their services
●      Hold a university P-card for auditorium related purchases, including short-notice performance-related purchases, and correctly follow all procurement-related policies

Audio Visual Equipment Oversight 20 %
●      Oversee audio visual equipment
●      Ensure daily inspection of the auditorium and backstage areas, communicate facility repair needs to supervisor and/or VCU Facilities staff, and/or external contractors, and oversee equipment-related maintenance and repairs
●      Be proactive in identifying and communicating any equipment or facility-related issues
●      Monitor the condition of all A/V equipment and coordinate the inventory, repair and replacement of production equipment, including lighting and sound equipment, special effects equipment, and related equipment and electronics
●      Alert supervisor to persistent issues, needed repairs, and/or upgrades, and help inform annual auditorium budget
●      Serve as the ICA’s Fixed Asset Custodian

VCUarts Human Resources
artshr@vcu.edu
(804) 828-2787