Production Technician

Do you love all things Audio/Visual? Have you led A/V production for live, high-profile events where sound and video quality make the difference in an event being streamed by millions and not seen or heard at all? The Washington Post is looking for a Production Technician to assist with the management and operation of all production and A/V for our Live Center, used for internal and public-facing events.

Motivations:

You demonstrate a pro-active approach to task-based work assignments and time management skills
You strive for operational excellence
You are a proponent for having backup systems, processes, and solutions in place. You have a plan A, B and C for any situation
You are organized and have an eye for detail
You enjoy the fast-paced environment of live production

Responsibilities:

Set up, trouble-shoot and operate all Live Center A/V and production equipment with assistance
from internal and external crew
Operate Newtek Tri-caster switcher and other related software and hardware
Operate audio mixers (Yamaha QL5 and Behringer X32) for live events
Operate camera PTZ controls for live events
Operate lighting board (DOT 2)
Make suggestions and recommendations to increase efficiency, effectiveness and overall quality within the A/V operations
Consult and ideate with the event teams for future enhancements for the live event experience
Test and ensure preparedness of broadcast systems prior to scheduled use
Maintain the control room and event space for The Washington Post Live Center, ensuring high quality equipment condition, accessibility, and maintenance scheduling
Coordinate with vendors as related to external A/V production, manufacturing, and installation companies
Maintain and update production related databases, operating instructions and SOPs.