Video Engineer

New England Conservatory, an independent not-for-profit institution, is recognized internationally as a leader among music schools, educating and training musicians of all ages from around the world. With music students representing more than 40 countries, NEC cultivates a diverse, dynamic community for students, providing them with performance opportunities and high-caliber training by 225 internationally esteemed artist-teachers and scholars. NEC pushes the boundaries of making and teaching music through college-level musical training in classical, jazz, and Contemporary Improvisation. It offers unique interdisciplinary programs such as Entrepreneurial Musicianship and Community Performances & Partnerships that empower students to create their own musical opportunities. As part of NEC's mission to make lifelong music education available to everyone, the Preparatory School and School of Continuing Education delivers training and performance opportunities for children, pre-college students, and adults.

NEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. 

New England Conservatory (NEC) has determined that the highest possible rate of COVID-19 vaccination offers the best assurance of safeguarding the health of all members of our community. Therefore, NEC is requiring all employees to receive the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by September 3, 2021. All newly hired employees at NEC must receive the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine before they begin work, unless they are approved for a medical or religious exemption. Additionally, all members of the NEC community are required to receive a COVID-19 vaccine booster by February 1, 2022, or within fourteen days of eligibility. For more information, please contact NEC Human Resources.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Video Engineer’s main duties are to handle all aspects of video recording/streaming for assigned events (concerts, rehearsals, recitals, conferences, masterclasses, and studio sessions), and to ensure the performance of daily tasks of RPTS, including training of our team of student workers.  Scheduling for this position is primarily event driven.  This individual reports to the Director of Recording and Performance Technology Services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Participate in single or multi-cam shoots of assigned events operating cameras, lighting, audio recording, etc., as required.

• Maintain critical multi-cam editing workflow in Premiere Pro CC, editing content from approved production documents and ensuring the highest possible production and brand standards.

• Assist with the design, installation and implementation of new technologies and services as the needs of the NEC community change.

• Support all aspects of large-scale file layering projects for remote ensembles.

• Maintain current systems.

• Assist with the running of the RPTS office.

• Mentor student engineers and train student workers for recording, streaming, basic tech support, and front office duties.

• Maintain an extensive knowledge of professional video post-production practices, as well as current camera, audio, and lighting equipment and production techniques.

• Work collaboratively and discreetly with students, faculty members, alumni, staff, and other stakeholders to take projects from conception to completion.

• Assist with educating the NEC community as requested.

• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1-3 years of practical experience creating video content and managing productions. Undergraduate degree in a related field preferred.

• Experience with Tri-casters, PTZ cameras, multi-camera event coverage, NDI protocols, and live streaming.

• Willingness to pass Dante level 1 certification.

• Experience with DSLRs, Camcorders, and Mirrorless cameras as well as with lens, lighting techniques, audio recording for video, and camera support systems.

• Fluency in Premiere Pro CC.  

• Experience in Photoshop, After Effects, Motion, and/or other video/audio programs is an asset.

• Willingness to stay current and learn new technologies as video production standards and techniques evolve.

• Excellent organizational, time management, and self-motivational skills. 

• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize, and work on multiple projects simultaneously with great efficiency and unshakable attention to detail.

• Willingness to accept criticism and direction, and to adapt to changing priorities.

• Strong system troubleshooting skills and attention to detail.

• Outstanding interpersonal skills and flexibility that allow for quality relations with a variety of constituencies. 

• Evening and weekend work is required.

BENEFITS:

• Medical Plans
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement Savings Account

Annual Clery Report

In accordance with the federal Clery and Campus SaVE Acts, New England Conservatory of Music (NEC) commits to providing all current and prospective students and employees with access to the annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report. This report will provide the reader with a record of  statistics regarding crimes that were reported in the NEC community during the previous three years as well as College policies and procedures, in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act.This report may be accessed here  View the report. A paper copy can be requested by contacting NEC's Director of Public Safety at 290 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115.