Job Descriptions

VIDEO TECHNOLOGIST

JOB DESCRIPTION

General Summary 

The Video Technologist will act as a resource for project teams in multiple 4Wall locations. This role will assist in strategic planning and execution for video initiatives.  In this role, the Video Technologist will take part in project-specific duties, including system design, drafting, and order entry for video systems as well as show operation positions, as appropriate. In addition, the role includes setting up, operating and striking various types of video systems used in live events, including camera systems, screen processing, computer graphics and LED and Projection display systems. Systems will be prepped in a 4Wall shop, dependent on location of event and planning, and the role may require supervision of the preparation as well as the on-site set-up.

Responsibilities of Position: Duties include but are not limited to:

Organizational Responsibilities

• Providing excellent service to all customers, vendors, employees, and visitors at all times.  

Personal Responsibilities

• Advising the design and specification of video iniativies from client concept to implementation, in coordination with Client, Sales, Project Management, and all other involved departments. Ex: equipment evaluation and system concept planning for next level video systems, including media servers, camera, switching, networks, connectivity.
• Executing video projects from pre-production to installation, tech, run, and strike of these systems.
• Prepping video systems in the shop, and going on site to install and program.
• Perform show operation positions such as Media Server Operator, Network Technician, Lead LED Technician or other positions as needed.  
• Researching emerging video technologies (including: media servers, camera, switching, video, networks, and connectivity)
• Other duties as assigned.

Team Responsibilities

• Communicate in a positive and professional manner with all 4Wall Entertainment employees. 
• Maintain the highest level of customer relations.
• Work in a safe manner and report any safety concerns to your direct supervisor
• Coordinating with all onsite departments to facilitate their networking needs.

Key Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in entertainment video business.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be responsible, self-motivated, self-starter, personable and well organized
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to maintain friendly, professional demeanor at all times
• Must be able to effectively meet deadlines and goals
• Strong PC skills including: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Internet.
• Must adhere to all company policies, SOPs and other management directives. 

Physical Requirements

When in the office, the job duties and tasks of this position require the employee to regularly sit. The employee may choose to stand and move within their working area. Regular use of computer monitors and a keyboard/mouse will be required. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 2 pounds. Other physical requirements of the job include the ability to communicate. Generally, the employee will be in a temperature-controlled work environment set for general comfort.  When on a show, the job duties and tasks of this position require the employee to regularly stand and walk. Regular use of computer monitors and a keyboard/mouse will be required. The employee must regularly push, pull, bend, climb, reach, twist, and kneel as well as lift and/or move 75-100 pounds. Other physical requirements of the job include communication and visual acuity such as close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Generally, the employee will not be in a temperature-controlled work environment and may experience temperature variations due to local weather conditions.

Availability

• Must be available to work in the evenings and weekends, as required.  

Position Location and/or Territory and Travel

• Travel will be required to support projects and other work. Most travel will be domestic and short duration, typically 1 – 5 days, with infrequent longer duration trips.

Position Type

• Full-Time/Regular
• Based on the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), management has analyzed this position and determined it to be exempt.