Duties

Support Director -Strategic Planning, Facilities, Operations & Staffing

Under the supervision of the Administrator of Audiovisual Production Services the incumbent supports and advises on Wilson Center AV facilities, staffing and technology. The incumbent of this position is able to support the AV Administrator in addressing the challenging systemic issues affecting media production equipment, procedures and audiovisual support software, hardware, networks, and desktop. Provides high-level advice in crafting and implementing a strategic plan, in line with Center priorities, that positions the Audiovisual team as a leading provider of top-level industry support services. Will serve as Acting Administrator and take on overall production management in the Administrator’s absence from the office.

Manage - Day to Day AV Support and Staff

The incumbent of this position is responsible for all event and studio audiovisual production for broadcast and web-based distribution. Manages and trains an active, engaged, and diverse AV staff team to ensure excellence of performance in accordance with all Wilson Center regulations and practices. Manages production including: staging, lighting, camera shots and switching protocols, audio strategy, staffing and scheduling, and is responsible for the design and management of the Center's archive of recorded material. Duties and responsibilities include explaining team goals and objectives to assigned team members and assisting teams in accomplishing the work; coaching, facilitating, solving work problems and participating in the work of the team, providing information to the Director of Audiovisual on the performance of the team and individual members; and communicating assignments, milestones and deadlines to the team.

Lead – Ongoing Training of AV Staff and Procedures

Incumbent will train and support AV staff in a wide range of production techniques and software for: video and audio recording and editing, video graphics, web conferencing applications, media switching and routing strategies, and work group production on a media SAN. Assists the audiovisual production support team’s ongoing technology research, helping develop and fine tune production strategies and policies, and ensure that production workflow and media file management are done to AV policy.

Services - Production

Incumbent is responsible for all media projects, services, and audiovisual support that include a wide variety of components impacting a local, national and international audience. Productions include audio podcasting and video production, event live video streaming, and promotional products. Video services include web and videoconference, social media video, and broadcast media support; public and private live event audiovisual support and hybrid event production; and related digital multimedia packaging, editing, duplication, and data archiving.

AVIP Expert in Media Production Networks

Incumbent will serve as expert in operation of all audio and video equipment as well as media related computer networks. The incumbent of the position is required to stay abreast of all technical and programming developments in the broadcasting and web streaming communities that might have a bearing on the Center's plans and projects. Must be highly trained in advanced AVIP practices including: Network design for media production, configurations and operations, including NDI, Dante, and Crestron NVX protocols.

Coordinate production schedule with External Relations Events Team

Incumbent works closely with the External Relations Events team and Programs to coordinate activities and boost both communications and quality of support service. The incumbent holds a primary focus on events and staffing schedules, including in the studio, to ensure maximum productivity without overbooking the capacity of AV staff and facility bandwidth. Audiovisual support requests are managed by the ER events team using a web-based application called Asana.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• May be required to serve a one-year probationary period
• Pre- appointment background investigation
• Must participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds for salary payment
• Must meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

  The Wilson Center provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to its nonfederal (Trust) employees which include insurance, retirement and work/life benefits.

  Please click the following link for information on Trust employee Benefits, https://www.si.edu/ohr/benefits

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• Required Documents

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• How to Apply

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  Agency contact information

  Wilson Center HR

  Phone

  000-000-0000

  Fax

  000-000-0000

  Email

  Jobs@wilsoncenter.org

  Address

  Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
  1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
  Washington, District of Columbia 20004
  United States

  Next steps

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• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

Open to all qualified candidates eligible to work in the United States.