Audio Visual Specialist

Job description

Job Title
Audio Visual Specialist


Agency
Texas A&M Transportation Institute


Department
Communications Division (Video)



Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate



Job Location
Bryan, Texas



Job Type
Staff



Job Description

Who are we?

The Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) is an agency of the State of Texas and member of The Texas A&M University System.

For 75 years, TTI has addressed complex transportation challenges and opportunities with innovation, objectivity, and unmatched technical expertise.

Our staff delivers excellence, value and thought leadership to ensure our research sponsors achieve their goals.


Our Mission and Vision

Our Vision - TTI leads in the creation of knowledge that transforms transportation for the benefit of society.

Our Mission - TTI delivers practical, innovative and sustainable solutions to improve the movement of people, data and goods through research, education and technology transfer.


Our Work Environment

Entrepreneurial culture

Affiliation with Texas A&M University students and faculty

Ability to work with nationally recognized experts

Ability to help train the next generation of transportation professionals

Premier office and research facilities and equipment

Accredited laboratories and safety proving ground

Outstanding research support services

Hybrid work environment/telecommuting

Flexible work hours

Family friendly

High staff retention rates

Leadership development and wellness programs

Data allowance and home office equipment reimbursements

Relocation assistance (if eligible)

Tuition reimbursement program (if eligible)


Our Employee Benefits

TTI employees can choose from several health coverage options offered by The Texas A&M University System for themselves and their families, as well as numerous other benefit programs.

https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/


What you need to know
+ This position requires full-time presence in the TTI Headquarters office in Bryan, TX due to access to necessary editing equipment and the onboarding and training period.

This arrangement can be revisited and adjusted at the discretion of the manager to adapt to the TTI Alternate Work Location (AWL) Arrangements guidelines.
+ The salary range for position is commensurate.

Final salary will be determined based on the applicant's qualifications and experience.



Job Summary

The Audio Visual Specialist, under general supervision, is responsible for researching, collecting, shooting, editing and finalizing video materials for research documentation, technology transfer, training, and marketing purposes.

Continued employment in this position is contingent upon availability of funding and satisfactory performance.



Essential Duties and Responsibilities
+ Operate and maintain video cameras, and equipment, including digital editing systems and software.

Edit video productions from source materials including scripts, diagrams and simple illustrative animations.

(35%)
+ Familiarity with studio and field lighting gear, including lighting techniques for location shoots.

(15%)
+ Conceptualize and direct studio and location video material, including interviews.

(20%)
+ Operate and maintain audio equipment used in video production, including microphones and related equipment.

(15%)
+ Archive B-roll footage and maintain files in proper order for reuse.

(10%)
+ Other duties as assigned.

(5%)

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience

Two (2) years related work experience in video production.


Required Licenses, Registrations, and Professional Certifications

Valid Class “C” vehicle operator’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
+ Ability to travel to location shoots.
+ Knowledge of video cameras, recording decks, editing equipment, editing software, lighting equipment and audio gear.
+ Ability to conceptualize and direct studio and location video material, including interviews.
+ Ability to communicate with a wide variety of people face to face, via a digital meeting, and over the telephone.
+ Ability to set priorities, organize own workload, and meet deadlines.
+ Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
+ Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
+ Must possess the ability to work well under pressure and under tight deadlines.
+ Ease in interacting and communicating with various professional audiences and capability to work independently or with a team.
+ Self-starter.
+ Committed to excellence, dedicated to service, creativity and attentive to detail.
+ Punctual, professional, and reliable.
+ Ability to work outdoors in the elements for some video shoots.
+ Ability to work outdoors in the elements for some video shoots.





Preferred Qualifications
+ Bachelor’s degree.
+ Four (4) years related work experience with video production and editing.
+ A background in professional media production.
+ Ability to edit and shoot still imagery and video is a plus.





Other Requirements or Factors
+ Travel in and out of town to location shoots.
+ On occasion, may require extended hours.





Physical Requirements
+ Ability to move 20-30 pounds of video and lighting equipment.
+ Mobility to travel in and out of town.
+ Ability to work outdoors in the elements for some video shoots.





The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.




All positions are security-sensitive.

Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.


Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Required Skill Profession

Other General