Video Lighting Engineer

Qualifications:

 Video Lighting Engineer is a broad term. As such, it can cover a lot of different duties, each of which demands different levels of education. The more complex AV environments with more complex equipment are likely to require those with more education, such as a degree (bachelor’s or associate’s) in broadcast/AV technology, creative video production, communications, and other relevant fields.

Furthermore, besides engineering capabilities, experience in multimedia, broadcasting, streaming, or other AV environments are essential for opening other work opportunities. Here are some of the other skills you may be expected to bring:

• Competence with video conference and broadcasting systems
• Expertise in processing control, routing, and audio video signal flow with broadcast software.
• Understanding AV technologies and IT systems on a technical level
• Awareness of the latest trends, hardware, and features in Video Lighting equipment
• Familiarity with graphics, encoding and video editing software.
• Interpersonal, delegation, and teamwork skills.
• The ability to clearly understand and respond to needs as communicated by other members of the team.

License Requirements:

• Rhode Island Operations License

Essential Job Functions:

Video Lighting Engineers are an authority figure in the operation of multimedia technologies for the business. As such, they choose, install, implement, and configure both simple and complex AV technologies to meet the broadcasting needs of the organization. Furthermore, they’re often responsible for troubleshooting and maintaining the AV systems in question. An AV team may have multiple engineers, each with different responsibilities.

As such, the duties and job description of the average Video Lighting Engineers can vary greatly. However, there are a few that are likely to be more frequently encountered than others, including the following:

• Ensuring that AV hardware and software is prepared to meet the needs of the organization.
• Offering plans and advice for live audio and video events, including broadcasts, conferences, and so on.
• Operating the master controls of AV systems during events.
• Maintenance, troubleshooting and problem-solving of hardware and software.
• Storing, transporting, assembling, and disassembling AV equipment.
• Ensuring the production and updating of AV documentation such as user guides.
• Cabling and wiring to implement technologies into AV setups.

Physical/Mental Requirements:

• Constantly use physical movements necessary for general office duties: standing, walking, balancing, eye-hand coordination, finger dexterity, handling, wrist motion, sitting, reaching, carrying, vision, hearing, stooping, and twisting
• Must be able to work under pressure and walk rapidly for long periods of time
• Constantly plan, follow directions, read, write, use math, discriminate colors, work at various tempos or work rapidly, make decisions, concentrate, remember, attention to and observe details, use of ten key and personal computer.
• Constantly use mental alertness to achieve a high level of accuracy in completing tasks.
• Must be able to complete complex arithmetic and mathematics quickly and accurately.

Working Conditions:

• Mostly indoors and generally climate-controlled environment
• Will be exposed to noise, smoke, and odors
• Working with others and independently