Event Technician Level 1 (Provisional) - Theater Operations
GENERAL DUTIES
Serving as Audio Engineers, Video Engineers or Editor/Visual Designers, employees in this class of positions perform technical work in a production environment. Duties include designing, installing, operating, monitoring and reporting, maintaining and/or modifying all types of audio/video equipment and related software; related duties are performed as needed. There are three assignment levels in this class of positions.
Assignment Level I: Level I employees typically serve as a Video or Audio Engineer in one of the acceptable production environments (Audio Engineering, Video Engineering or Editing/Visual Design). These employees display a high level of knowledge of the technical specifications and functioning of audio, video and broadcast equipment as well as related computer hardware and software. They perform tasks, such as:
- Checks and tests equipment to ensure its proper mechanical and electrical functioning.
- Maintains equipment and parts inventories.
- Assists in training technical personnel engaged in certain phases of operating broadcast equipment and computer hardware and/or software.
- Assists in monitoring streaming programs in progress to maintain consistent quality of picture and sound reproductions and program content.
- Assists in the maintenance of existing streaming capabilities by providing fast solutions to problems that may arise.
- Maintains general records and reporting as required.
- Troubleshoots broadcast equipment in the event of a malfunction during events or productions.
Assignment Level II: Typical Level II employees in this position will serve as Audio Engineers, Video Engineers or Editor/Visual Designers. These employees perform with less supervision or direct the performance of the above tasks of Level I incumbents. They display a very high level of technical knowledge and proficiency and regularly perform the most complicated tasks related to live and prerecorded media and graphic productions. In addition to level I tasks, they perform tasks, such as:
Audio Engineering
- Mixes and regulates sound inputs and coordinate audio feeds with video.
- Records and edits audio material using audio recording and editing equipment.
- Makes duplicate recordings.
Video Engineering
- Provides videography and live streaming services for event clients and athletics.
- Independently operates and maintains video cameras and lighting, video mixers and switchers.
- Contributes to preproduction through location scouting, creative concepting, and storyboarding.
- Monitors live stream programs in progress to maintain consistent quality.
Editorial/Visual Design
- Sets up and operates computer editing systems, electronic titling systems, video switching equipment, and digital video effects units to produce a final product.
- Develops/creates content look and style in its multimedia assets.
- Ingests, organizes, edits and color corrects footage to create compelling video content.
- Assists in creating video graphic arts and animation for broadcasts.
- Produces rough and finished graphics and graphic designs.
- Independently operates non-linear editors with associated equipment and associated software.
- Develops and creates programs or program segments.
- Outlines programs and may compose or edit program scripts.
Assignment Level III: Typical Level III employees in this position may be responsible for the supervision of those Event Technicians at the lower levels and other technical staff. An employee at this level may function as a Producer, Writer/Creator of long and short form video content and coordinate various aspects of the broadcast program, including selecting/casting internal staff and external talent. In addition to level I and II tasks, they perform tasks such as:
- Assists in the training of part-time personnel, including student interns, volunteers, and contracted temporary staff assigned to support specific projects and events, and day-to-day facility operation.
- Directs and coordinates activities of assistants and other personnel during production.
- Conducts training sessions on selection, use, and design of audio-visual materials and on operation of presentation equipment.
- May research and assist in projects related to areas such as procedure or compliance.
- Informs users of audio/visual service policies and procedures.
CONTRACT TITLE
Event Technician
FLSA
Non-exempt
CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION
ABOUT JOHN JAY COLLEGE
John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a senior college of the City University of New York (CUNY) led by President Karol V. Mason, and an internationally recognized leader in educating for justice. John Jay is a federally designated Hispanic-serving institution, it is ranked third in the nation in Black student success, and it is a top ten institution for promoting student social mobility. John Jay is proud to serve a diverse and dynamic student body of 15,000 students that includes nearly fifty percent students who are first in their family to attend college as well as students who are immigrants, from low-income families, or from other historically underrepresented groups.
ABOUT THE POSITION
This position will be reporting to Operations Manager/Audio Visual Supervisor. This position is for an evening shift of 2pm - 10pm, Mon-Fri, with required flexibility for occasional weekend coverage when needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Assignment Level I:
- A high school diploma or its educational equivalent and twenty-four (24) months of full-time, satisfactory directly related experience in a production environment (1) in a college/university, hotel/conference center, corporate, or theater setting; OR
- An associate degree from an accredited college or university or 60 college credits from an accredited college or university and eighteen (18) months of full-time, satisfactory directly related experience in a production environment (1) in a college/university, hotel/conference center, corporate, or theater setting; OR
- An associate degree from an accredited college or university in a directly related area to the production environment (2) and twelve (12) months of full-time, satisfactory directly related experience in a production environment (1) in a college/university, hotel/conference center, corporate, or theater setting; OR
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and six (6) months of full-time, satisfactory directly related experience in a production environment (1) in a college/university, hotel/conference center, corporate, or theater setting; OR
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in a directly related area to the production environment (2).
Assignment Level II:
- A high school diploma or its educational equivalent and sixty (60) months of full-time, satisfactory directly related experience in a production environment (1) in a college/university, hotel/conference center, corporate, or theater setting; OR
- An associate degree from an accredited college or university or 60 college credits from an accredited college or university and fifty-four (54) months of full-time, satisfactory directly related experience in a production environment (1) in a college/university, hotel/conference center, corporate, or theater setting; OR
- An associate degree from an accredited college or university in a directly related area to the production environment (2) and forty-eight (48) months of full-time, satisfactory directly related experience in a production environment (1) in a college/university, hotel/conference center, corporate, or theater setting; OR
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and forty-two (42) months of full-time, satisfactory directly related experience in a production environment (1) in a college/university, hotel/conference center, corporate, or theater setting; OR
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in a directly related area to the production environment (2) and thirty-six (36) months of full-time, satisfactory directly related experience in a production environment (1) in a college/university, hotel/conference center, corporate, or theater setting; OR
- A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a directly related area to the production environment (2) and thirty-six (36) months of full-time, satisfactory directly related experience in a production environment (1) in a college/university, hotel/conference center, corporate, or theater setting.
Assignment Level III:
- A high school diploma or its educational equivalent and ninety-six (96) months of full-time, satisfactory directly related experience in a production environment (1) in a college/university, hotel/conference center, corporate, or theater setting; OR
- An associate degree from an accredited college or university or 60 college credits from an accredited college or university and ninety (90) months of full-time, satisfactory directly related experience in a production environment (1) in a college/university, hotel/conference center, corporate, or theater setting; OR
- An associate degree from an accredited college or university in a directly related area to the production environment (2) and eighty-four (84) months of full-time, satisfactory directly related experience in a production environment (1) in a college/university, hotel/conference center, corporate, or theater setting; OR
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and seventy-eight (78) months of full-time, satisfactory directly related experience in a production environment (1) in a college/university, hotel/conference center, corporate, or theater setting; OR
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in a directly related area to the production environment (2) and seventy-two (72) months of full-time, satisfactory directly related experience in a production environment (1) in a college/university, hotel/conference center, corporate, or theater setting; OR
- A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a directly related area to the production environment (2) and sixty (60) months of full-time, satisfactory directly related experience in a production environment (1) in a college/university, hotel/conference center, corporate, or theater setting.
CUNY considers full-time work to be at least 35 hours per week. Part-time experience of at least 20 hours per week may be prorated by half and credited instead of, but not in addition to, full-time experience during the same period (e.g., two months of related work experience at 20-34 hours per week equates to one (1) month of full-time related work experience). Part-time experience of fewer than 20 hours per week will NOT be credited at all.
Important Notes:
- Production environments are defined as working in the areas of audio and video Engineering, editing or visual Design.
- Examples of acceptable directly related areas for college education:
a. Audio Engineer: Audio Engineering, Music Production, Sound Engineering Technology, Recording Arts, Music Technology
b. Video Engineer: Broadcast Engineering, Video Production Technology, Film & Video Tech, Media Engineering
c. Editor/Visual Designer: Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Motion Graphics, Animation, Digital/Multimedia Design, Film & Video Production, Digital Media Production, Post-Production, Cinema Studies
COMPENSATION
For Level 1
New hire rate: $51,594 *
Incumbent rate: $58,140
*This amount reflects a 13% salary suppression in effect for the first 24 months of employment.
BENEFITS
CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.
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CLOSING DATE
The review of resumes will begin on November 16, 2026.
The posting closes on November 22, 2026.
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Job ID: 33088
Location: John Jay College
