Audiovisual Studio Production Associate

The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) seeks an audio and video (AV) studio production associate to monitor, maintain, and support AV operations in person at AEI’s headquarters as a part of the AV production team.

The ideal candidate should be a multifunctional team member and would work closely with the Events department, the information technology team, and all those requiring assistance with AV equipment. The production associate would work primarily on live events and meetings in AEI’s event spaces but would also occasionally support the communications team’s Video department with media projects.

The ideal applicant possesses an outstanding customer service–oriented attitude and excellent oral and written communication skills. The candidate must be comfortable working in and adapting to live situations and interacting with people of various cultures, technical capabilities, and levels of event experience. This position requires occasional work outside normal business hours.

The ideal applicant has experience working with complex AV systems for events and meetings. They must be punctual, self-motivated, and professional. This is a great opportunity for a candidate who is interested in policy and in learning to use new technologies.

Qualified candidates should submit an online application at www.aei.org/jobs, complete with a resume and cover letter. For your writing sample and transcripts, please feel free to submit your cover letter or a written product that you’d like to showcase as a part of your application.

• Control AV systems for public events and meetings featuring senior policy decision makers.
• Operate video equipment for recordings and livestreams.
• Encode video to livestreaming platforms.
• Operate audio equipment and mix sound for speech-based events.
• Manage media, including audio and video recordings and image files for graphics.
• Train relevant staff to use event space equipment.
• Instruct and interact with speakers before, during, and after events.

Physical requirements and working conditions at AEI:

• The employee is regularly expected to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard. This job requires close-up vision for computer work.
• The employee must be able to lift up to 30 pounds.
• The employee must be able to work in a confined area.
• Moderate noise (e.g., from computers, phones, printers, and light traffic) is expected.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities associated with this position.

• Candidates should have at least one to two years of experience working with AV systems for a conference center or working with video, audio, or media in a related setting.
• Previous technical experience should include:
  • Encoding video for livestreaming;
  • Operating pan-tilt-zoom cameras and switching among multiple cameras;
  • Controlling simple lighting systems;
  • Using AV control systems, such as Crestron;
  • Operating audio consoles and microphones for live sound;
  • Basic video and audio editing;
  • Video teleconferencing using platforms such as Zoom, Skype, and Microsoft Teams; and
  • Using Windows and Mac operating systems.