VIDEO: Director and Head of Video

Reports To: Director of Production, Assistant Production Managers. Collaborates  with Audio/ Video/ Recording Vendor. 

Supports: Video Department, Orchestras, Ensembles, Janiec Opera Company,  Special Events 

Summary 

The Head of Video helps facilitate a positive and enjoyable work environment. They are  responsible for the design and engineering of all video recordings for Orchestras, Special Events, Operas and Special Projects in collaboration with our Audio/Video/  Recording Vendor. They are responsible for collaborating with our vendor to provide  Video Direction and Engineering (supported by the Vendor) for all necessary projects. As  needed, members of our Sound/Video/Recording Vendor’s team will join the BMC Production Staff for projects. The core Video Crew is the Video Director/ Head of Video,  a Staff Video Engineer, and a crew of Camera Operators.  

Holistic effective communication and dissemination of information as well as a love of  music and a sense of humor when appropriate is essential to the successful execution of  this position. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Work as a Director and Head in the Video Recording Department.
• Maintain safe, instructive, and productive workspaces.
• Ensure that EVERY concert or event that requires Video Recording receives it in a timely manner in  collaboration with our Sound/ Video/ Recording Vendor.
• Schedule all Camera Operators as mutually agreed upon when considering the needs of all  departments.
• Edit video content as assigned/ required (there is also an Assistant Production Manager who  works on editing, so you would not be assigned the majority of the editing, but rather a  secondary editor, as directed).
• Update and maintain accurate equipment inventories for Video Recording.
• Maintain accurate and thorough paperwork, which includes but is not limited to tracking  equipment ownership, current location, maintenance needs etc.
• Practice proper safety procedures always.
• Ensure excellence and quality of work in all performance venues and over performances.
• Record video for all assigned performances as required.  
• Attend all production meetings and extra meetings with designers as needed.
• Turn in weekly receipts.
• Attend all load- ins and outs.
• Run shows as required.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Production.
• Supervised by the Director of Production and collaborator with the Audio/ Video/ Recording Vendor. 

Qualifications 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with HM staff, BMC staff, and patrons.
• Highly motivated and passionate about ensuring a positive patron experience.
• Good attitude and work ethic. 
• Willing to work physically.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs reliably and safely.
• Willingness to take ownership of your position and not blame other staff members or outside circumstances for your degree of success on individual tasks and on your position as a whole. 
• Able to take instruction and feedback from supervisors and use it to improve your job performance. 
• Understanding of channels of communication and the importance of clear and open communication at all times. 
• Maintain calm under pressure and receive/ intake information from multiple sources that you quickly prioritize and relay to Orchestra Operations Manager/ act upon if deemed appropriate.
• Above all, must possess a positive attitude, a sense of humor, and ability to work well in a team  dynamic. 

Requirements 

• Complete satisfactory background check 
• Must have valid state driver's license and possess a clean driving record 

Compensation 

• Includes a season stipend paid bi-weekly, full board, and on-campus housing