Associate Audio/Video Operator

Overview

Juilliard’s Media Production Department is seeking an Associate Audio/Video Operator to support audio and video capture, recording studio sessions, livestreaming, and archival/public post-production in collaboration with our team of media professionals.

We are in an exciting time at Juilliard exploring new media capabilities with the launch of livestreaming and on-demand features on Juilliard LIVE, curriculum development and student recordings in the newly renovated recording studio, and the expansion of our digital archive. The department’s work provides broad public access to high-quality, free arts experiences and adds visibility to our ongoing fundraising efforts to make a Juilliard education ever more affordable.

The Associate Audio/Video Operator role is integral to the Media Department as it supports and performs the technical and physical requirements for livestreams, audio/video captures, post-production, media coordination, recording studio sessions, and other events that serve students, alumni, and the Juilliard community at large.

The individual in this multifaceted role will collaborate with a variety of artistic divisions and producing departments to create and distribute digital media in support of the Juilliard student education. Reporting to the Head of Media Engineering, this role also handles administrative tasks, departmental coordination, and provides hands-on support for Media Production operations and general departmental needs.

Remote work is permissible on request and based on the on-site requirements of the position.

The salary for this role is $55-65,000 per year.

About The Department

The Media Production Department at the Juilliard School plays an essential role in creating and disseminating the artistic endeavors of its students and faculty. Focused on producing high-quality recordings and broadcasts of performances on Juilliard LIVE, the school’s dedicated digital media platform, the department ensures that the artistry nurtured within Juilliard reaches a global audience. This aligns seamlessly with Juilliard’s mission to provide the highest caliber of artistic education and to encourage a dynamic interaction between the school’s community and the wider world. By leveraging state-of-the-art technology and a team of skilled professionals, the Media Production Department not only documents the artistic excellence of Juilliard but also supports innovative projects that bridge traditional performance with new media, thereby enriching the educational experience and expanding the impact of Juilliard’s mission.

Working at Juilliard

Founded in 1905, The Juilliard School is a world leader in performing arts education. The school’s mission is to provide the highest caliber of artistic education for gifted musicians, dancers, and actors from around the world so that they may achieve their fullest potential as artists, leaders, and global citizens.

Excellence and professionalism are important guides in how we go about our work, but we also connect to the mission as individuals in the workplace. We thrive because of our variety of backgrounds and our ability to be open and honest, and we also thrive because we enjoy each other’s company. We believe that each employee has the responsibility to help shape the Juilliard organizational culture, and we provide opportunities to participate in team-building throughout the year. Our organizational values focus on excellence, creative enterprise, and equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging.

We encourage you to read more about how we achieve our mission on our website, juilliard.edu.

Role Responsibilities

• Assist with audio and video livestreams/captures in performance spaces for Dance, Drama, Music, and special events.
• Support, track, and execute archival media requests.
• Operate audio and video equipment, including PTZ and manual cameras.
• Support work in Juilliard Recording Studio, including student sessions, special recording projects, interviews, and more.
• Assist with project setups, equipment maintenance, and provide production support when required.
• Set up and operate A/V equipment including sound reinforcement and music playback.
• Maintain equipment, inventory, studio cleanliness and maintenance.
• Review and verify accuracy of project and institutional calendars in support of Media Department operations.
• Participate in meetings and takes notes for production and administrative projects.
• Perform load ins and load outs on various performances and events and recording studio sessions.
• Perform related duties as assigned by manager to support school and department operations and staff.
  
  

Qualifications

• Three or more years in a media production environment.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends based on scheduled performance and events calendar.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs.
• Working knowledge of PremierePro, Final Cut X, and ProTools.
  
  

Preferred Background

• Performing arts background is preferred but not required.
• Degree in Audio/Video/Media Technology or relevant practicum preferred but not required.
• Ability to execute front-of-house live mixing for institutional events, performances, lectures, and more preferred but not required.
• Please note that a cover letter is required of all applicants.
  
  

Benefits Offerings

The Juilliard School provides competitive compensation and generous perks and benefits for all eligible employees.

• Benefit offerings may differ based on Employee Status.
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 403(b) retirement annuity plan with a generous employer contribution
• Optional, supplemental tax-deferred 403(b) retirement annuity plan
• Substantial paid time off, including vacation, personal leave, sick leave, and 29 paid School holidays
• Long-term disability coverage and salary continuation
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Account (pre-tax income for eligible health care expenses)
• Commuter benefits (pre-tax income for parking or mass transit expenses)
• Free financial-planning services
• Employee Wellness at the forefront:
• Employee Assistance Programs provide confidential support, guidance, and resources to assist faculty and staff and immediate family members in the prevention, early intervention and resolution of problems that may impact someone personally or professionally.
• Headspace - access to guided meditations, animations, articles and videos that helps users take care of their mind, at work and at home.
• Tuition-free Extension classes – enroll in Juilliard non-credit earning, non-degree seeking classes at Juilliard! Interested in taking voice lessons? Or do you want to learn to play the piano or guitar? Perhaps you’ve always wanted to dance ballet? Or you’re interested in the history of music? There are a vast array of options for you to immerse yourself in the Juilliard culture.
• Tickets to Juilliard performances are available free of charge, depending on availability (certain exclusions apply)
• 15% discount for staff at the Juilliard Store
  

Nondiscrimination Policy

The Juilliard School is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its relations with its faculty, staff, students, and other members of the Juilliard community, and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, alienage, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, physical or mental disability, medical condition, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, partnership status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal law. This nondiscrimination policy covers, but is not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, benefits, rates of pay and other forms of compensation as well as student admission, access, and treatment in school programs and activities.