The Role
Support daily administrative and technical A/V operations for theaters and events across Academy locations. Lead event A/V, operate lighting and audio consoles, manage digital deliverables, host Zoom meetings/webinars, supervise on-call technicians, maintain Dante and audio-over-IP systems, and travel between sites for events.
Summary Generated by Built In
Department: Academy Theaters
Reports to: Director, Events A/V
Job Type: Full-time – Regular
Job Classification: Hourly (Non-exempt)
Workplace Location: Los Angeles – Academy Museum, 8949 Wilshire, Pickford, and Fairbanks
Compensation: $27.00 - $29.00 per hour
Summary/Objective:
The Specialist, Events A/V supports the daily administrative and technical operations of non-exhibition audiovisual experiences across the Academy Museum and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. This role is responsible for maintaining audiovisual technology within Academy Theater spaces, supervising event-day A/V staff, and supporting event production and teleconferencing technology across all Academy facilities.
Essential Functions of the Job:
Provide event-day supervision and operational guidance to On-Call Technicians and Supervisors. This position does not have direct reports.
Required Competencies:
Required Vaccination: Full vaccination against COVID-19 is required, including any booster vaccinations as applicable. Exception: Medical and religious accommodations approved by the Office of People & Culture.
Hybrid Requirement: All Academy positions require a minimum of 2 days per week of in-person work at an Academy Location. Exceptions: Positions requiring daily in-person presence (ex., front-line staff, staff who need to deal with materials on-site, etc.) and medical and religious accommodations approved by the Office of People & Culture.
Our Benefits:
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Reports to: Director, Events A/V
Job Type: Full-time – Regular
Job Classification: Hourly (Non-exempt)
Workplace Location: Los Angeles – Academy Museum, 8949 Wilshire, Pickford, and Fairbanks
Compensation: $27.00 - $29.00 per hour
Summary/Objective:
The Specialist, Events A/V supports the daily administrative and technical operations of non-exhibition audiovisual experiences across the Academy Museum and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. This role is responsible for maintaining audiovisual technology within Academy Theater spaces, supervising event-day A/V staff, and supporting event production and teleconferencing technology across all Academy facilities.
Essential Functions of the Job:
- Serve as the A/V Lead for theater and non-theater activations.
- Receive, quality check, and manage digital deliverables.
- Act as the department representative during meetings.
- Prepare, deploy, operate, and wrap audiovisual equipment.
- Operate EOS lighting consoles.
- Operate digital audio consoles.
- Work alone and unsupervised.
- Host Zoom meetings for AMPAS leadership and create webinars for Academy-wide meetings.
Provide event-day supervision and operational guidance to On-Call Technicians and Supervisors. This position does not have direct reports.
Required Competencies:
- A high School diploma or equivalent certificate of completion is required.
- A minimum of four years as an A/V engineer or comparable experience.
- A minimum of two years’ experience supporting and engineering Zoom Rooms, Zoom Meetings, and Webinars.
- Demonstrated experience with Dante and similar audio over IP technologies.
- Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office, email, and digital communication platforms, and ability to manage shared inboxes and respond to communications in a timely manner.
- Demonstrated ability to operate lighting and audio consoles.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Work experience using Airtable, including creating tables, workflows, or automations.
- Ability to travel between Academy locations throughout the Los Angeles area.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and short notice events.
- A college degree in film production or technical theater is a plus.
- Dante level 2 certified is a plus.
- QSYS level 1 certified is a plus.
- Familiarity with Paradigm control systems.
- Understanding of technical theater terminology.
- Experience with technical show calling or stage management.
- Experience in rigging.
- Experience in infrastructure fiber/data traffic.
- Experience in using Bright Author for digital signage systems.
- Project management experience supporting technical installations.
- Passion for cinema and cinema history is a plus.
- Comfort and ability to move and transport a minimum of 30 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Work may be performed in a variety of settings, including darkened theaters, electrical or server rooms, conference rooms, shared office spaces, and noisy or crowded environments.
Required Vaccination: Full vaccination against COVID-19 is required, including any booster vaccinations as applicable. Exception: Medical and religious accommodations approved by the Office of People & Culture.
Hybrid Requirement: All Academy positions require a minimum of 2 days per week of in-person work at an Academy Location. Exceptions: Positions requiring daily in-person presence (ex., front-line staff, staff who need to deal with materials on-site, etc.) and medical and religious accommodations approved by the Office of People & Culture.
Our Benefits:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 15 days of PTO, plus company-paid holidays.
- Additional time off including summer hours, winter hours, and a cultural floating holiday.
- Paid sick leave.
- Paid parental leave.
- 401k retirement plan with a company match
- Clean Air Commuter Program
- Employee Assistance Program through CompPsych Guidance Resources.
- Wellness benefits through Cigna Healthcare.
- Free access to 16,000+ online courses through LinkedIn Learning
- Free Academy membership screenings
- Free tickets and screenings at the Academy Museum
- Employee discounts through LifeMart and Working Advantage
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Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of four years as an A/V engineer or comparable experience
- Minimum of two years supporting and engineering Zoom Rooms, Zoom Meetings, and Webinars
- Experience with Dante and similar audio over IP technologies
- Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office, email, and digital communication platforms; ability to manage shared inboxes
- Demonstrated ability to operate lighting and audio consoles (e.g., EOS lighting consoles, digital audio consoles)
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Work experience using Airtable, including creating tables, workflows, or automations
- Ability to travel between Academy locations throughout the Los Angeles area
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and short-notice events
- Comfort and ability to move and transport a minimum of 30 pounds
- Full COVID-19 vaccination required (medical and religious accommodations available)
- Minimum 2 days per week in-person at an Academy location (hybrid requirement)
- College degree in film production or technical theater
- Dante Level 2 certification
- Q-SYS Level 1 certification
- Familiarity with Paradigm control systems
- Understanding of technical theater terminology
- Experience with technical show calling or stage management
- Experience in rigging
- Experience in infrastructure fiber/data traffic
- Experience using BrightAuthor for digital signage systems
- Project management experience supporting technical installations
- Passion for cinema and cinema history
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What We Do
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is a professional honorary organization dedicated to advancing the arts and sciences of motion pictures. Its mission is to recognize and uphold excellence in the motion picture arts and sciences, inspire imagination, and connect the world through the medium of motion pictures, most notably through the annual Academy Awards, known worldwide as the Oscars.
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