Support daily administrative and technical A/V operations for theaters and events across Academy locations. Lead event A/V, operate lighting and audio consoles, manage digital deliverables, host Zoom meetings/webinars, supervise on-call technicians, maintain Dante and audio-over-IP systems, and travel between sites for events.
Department: Academy Theaters
Reports to: Director, Events A/V
Job Type: Full-time – Regular
Job Classification: Hourly (Non-exempt)
Workplace Location: Los Angeles – Academy Museum, 8949 Wilshire, Pickford, and Fairbanks
Compensation: $27.00 - $29.00 per hour
Summary/Objective:
The Specialist, Events A/V supports the daily administrative and technical operations of non-exhibition audiovisual experiences across the Academy Museum and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. This role is responsible for maintaining audiovisual technology within Academy Theater spaces, supervising event-day A/V staff, and supporting event production and teleconferencing technology across all Academy facilities.
Essential Functions of the Job:
Provide event-day supervision and operational guidance to On-Call Technicians and Supervisors. This position does not have direct reports.
Required Competencies:
Required Vaccination: Full vaccination against COVID-19 is required, including any booster vaccinations as applicable. Exception: Medical and religious accommodations approved by the Office of People & Culture.
Hybrid Requirement: All Academy positions require a minimum of 2 days per week of in-person work at an Academy Location. Exceptions: Positions requiring daily in-person presence (ex., front-line staff, staff who need to deal with materials on-site, etc.) and medical and religious accommodations approved by the Office of People & Culture.
Our Benefits:
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Reports to: Director, Events A/V
Job Type: Full-time – Regular
Job Classification: Hourly (Non-exempt)
Workplace Location: Los Angeles – Academy Museum, 8949 Wilshire, Pickford, and Fairbanks
Compensation: $27.00 - $29.00 per hour
Summary/Objective:
The Specialist, Events A/V supports the daily administrative and technical operations of non-exhibition audiovisual experiences across the Academy Museum and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. This role is responsible for maintaining audiovisual technology within Academy Theater spaces, supervising event-day A/V staff, and supporting event production and teleconferencing technology across all Academy facilities.
Essential Functions of the Job:
- Serve as the A/V Lead for theater and non-theater activations.
- Receive, quality check, and manage digital deliverables.
- Act as the department representative during meetings.
- Prepare, deploy, operate, and wrap audiovisual equipment.
- Operate EOS lighting consoles.
- Operate digital audio consoles.
- Work alone and unsupervised.
- Host Zoom meetings for AMPAS leadership and create webinars for Academy-wide meetings.
Provide event-day supervision and operational guidance to On-Call Technicians and Supervisors. This position does not have direct reports.
Required Competencies:
- A high School diploma or equivalent certificate of completion is required.
- A minimum of four years as an A/V engineer or comparable experience.
- A minimum of two years’ experience supporting and engineering Zoom Rooms, Zoom Meetings, and Webinars.
- Demonstrated experience with Dante and similar audio over IP technologies.
- Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office, email, and digital communication platforms, and ability to manage shared inboxes and respond to communications in a timely manner.
- Demonstrated ability to operate lighting and audio consoles.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Work experience using Airtable, including creating tables, workflows, or automations.
- Ability to travel between Academy locations throughout the Los Angeles area.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and short notice events.
- A college degree in film production or technical theater is a plus.
- Dante level 2 certified is a plus.
- QSYS level 1 certified is a plus.
- Familiarity with Paradigm control systems.
- Understanding of technical theater terminology.
- Experience with technical show calling or stage management.
- Experience in rigging.
- Experience in infrastructure fiber/data traffic.
- Experience in using Bright Author for digital signage systems.
- Project management experience supporting technical installations.
- Passion for cinema and cinema history is a plus.
- Comfort and ability to move and transport a minimum of 30 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Work may be performed in a variety of settings, including darkened theaters, electrical or server rooms, conference rooms, shared office spaces, and noisy or crowded environments.
Required Vaccination: Full vaccination against COVID-19 is required, including any booster vaccinations as applicable. Exception: Medical and religious accommodations approved by the Office of People & Culture.
Hybrid Requirement: All Academy positions require a minimum of 2 days per week of in-person work at an Academy Location. Exceptions: Positions requiring daily in-person presence (ex., front-line staff, staff who need to deal with materials on-site, etc.) and medical and religious accommodations approved by the Office of People & Culture.
Our Benefits:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 15 days of PTO, plus company-paid holidays.
- Additional time off including summer hours, winter hours, and a cultural floating holiday.
- Paid sick leave.
- Paid parental leave.
- 401k retirement plan with a company match
- Clean Air Commuter Program
- Employee Assistance Program through CompPsych Guidance Resources.
- Wellness benefits through Cigna Healthcare.
- Free access to 16,000+ online courses through LinkedIn Learning
- Free Academy membership screenings
- Free tickets and screenings at the Academy Museum
- Employee discounts through LifeMart and Working Advantage
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