TECHNICAL PRODUCER II, BUV Studio Operations

TECHNICAL PRODUCER II, BUV Studio Operations

Boston University Virtual is focused on the creation and support of high-quality online degree and certificate programs. We are seeking a Technical Producer II to play an important role in the preparation for and delivery of live broadcast class sessions for BU Virtual. The Technical Producer must have demonstrated technical experience of broadcast studio equipment, as well as knowledge of broadcast and live streaming platforms. The Technical Producer oversees live broadcast sessions, maintains studio equipment for peak performance, runs equipment during the broadcast, and trains and supervises freelance contractors and student production teams.

Key responsibilities:

• End to end technical production management using major webinar and virtual meeting platforms (e.g., Zoom).
• Managing the setup, wiring and operation of high-resolution audio-visual equipment, virtual routers, video switchers, digital audio consoles, Mac & PC computers and video recording software.
• Oversight and management of live broadcast sessions including professional contractors and student crew.
• Providing on-site technical supervision, overseeing all aspects of production preparation and live production, technical execution, and labor management.
• Working closely with the teaching teams, fellow technical producer staff, and the Executive Director, Live Studio & Media Center Operations to on-board faculty and teaching teams.
• Video editing
• Keeping abreast with industry trends and technology

Required Skills

• 4-year college degree preferred
• 5+ years of media production work experience
• Outstanding customer service mentality
• Strong technical knowledge of entertainment equipment and systems, as well as streaming platforms (e.g., Zoom).
• Outstanding organization skills with the ability to lead multiple concurrent projects.
• Work independently while also being team oriented.
• Experience running technical aspects of virtual events across education and corporate sectors, from large-scale conferences to intimate networking and breakout sessions.
• Experience leading, motivating and mentoring technical teams and student contributors including but not limited to video, audio, staging, and AV systems.
• Strong project management skills.
• Excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Able to think critically in live production scenarios and lead multiple projects at the same time!
• Flexible, dependable, detail orientated, innovative, motivated, and enthusiastic about delivering exceptional production quality events.
• Working knowledge of edit/graphics programs (e.g., Premiere, Photoshop, After Effects) and productivity software (e.g., PowerPoint, Excel, Canva, Kaltura).
• Operational experience working with Vizrt TriCaster production systems, preferred.
• Successful working independently and in close collaboration with colleagues and other stakeholders.