TECHNICAL ASSOCIATE, WBUR Engineering

Company: Boston University
Location: Boston
Posted on: April 8, 2025

Job Description:

WBUR has a 261-seat performance and event venue called CitySpace, which hosts an array of events including live interviews, podcast tapings, cooking demonstrations, film screenings, political debates, storytelling competitions, concerts and other artistic performances. The venue can also be rented for public and private events including conferences, lectures, receptions, dinners, weddings and retirement parties.The right candidate will have experience running Back of House (BOH) and Front of House (FOH), running an audio mixing console, and operating video equipment to livestream and record events which are archived on our website and used for marketing and promotion.The Technical Associate reports to the Assistant Director of CitySpace and will work closely with two Technical Directors to support all technical aspects of each event. Most events take place on weekday afternoons and evenings, but there are occasional weekend events. Flexibility in scheduling is a must.Required Skills

• Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
• Three to five years of relevant experience
• Familiarity with operating an audio board in a live sound environment
• Basic knowledge of different audio software and platforms both analog and digital
• Knowledge of signal flow for audio/video and control systems
• Experience with NDI video and livestream software (Vmix, OBS, etc.)
• Ability to diagnose and resolve AV hardware, software, and network system issues
• Ability to learn new or unfamiliar technology, software, products quickly with documentation and resources
• Must be able to work independently, take direction, move with urgency, remain diplomatic and calm in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to work evenings and occasional weekendsWe are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
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