Audio Visual Technician Job at Association Of Zoos & Aquariums in Tampa

The Florida Aquarium

Position Summary

While reporting to the Audio Visual Manager and as part of the Creative Services team, the Audio Visual Technician is responsible for the lighting, audio, electronic visual FX, show control, componentry and hardware within The Florida Aquarium (TFA) and for offsite venues. This includes daily operations along with the planning, procurement and implementation of elements that exist in exhibitry, immersive experience, stage, events, Aquarium meetings and presentations, as well as installation, maintenance, inventory and replacement of these elements.

Essential Position Functions

• Assure successful daily operations by performing routine inspections and providing status reports, maintaining current systems knowledge and repair protocols, and maintaining open communication with all necessary departments and third parties.
• Attend meetings and brainstorming sessions to receive, contribute to and record vital information pertaining to each project.
• Follow all details of project requests and adhere to deadlines with an attention to detail that assures timely project completion and success.
• Provide specification recommendations and research for AV elements such as lights, speakers, amplifiers, control units and computers, projectors, accessories, etc. and assist in the procurement of these elements.
• Collaborate with the Audio Visual Manager, internal and external stakeholders, and third parties to assure all elements, when combined, successfully achieve the project’s AV needs.
• Maintain industry knowledge, flexibility and utilize a variety of technologies and approaches to achieve final products with a high-degree of quality and assist in keeping TFA on the cutting edge of AV and immersive content.
• Follow all AV departmental standards to ensure all projects maintain strict consistency in regards to safety, quality and dependability.
• Assist the Audio Visual Manager in maintaining AV organizational standards such as Standard Operating Procedures, inventories, file directories, equipment performance logs, ground plans, etc.
• Approach every project proactively, positively and with a solution-oriented mindset while managing production deadlines, Creative Services workflows and receiving constructive feedback.
• Support TFA’s Shared Purpose by participating in a Conservation Day of Action shift on an annual basis.
• Other duties as assigned, including participation in interdisciplinary teams and initiatives.

Education, Requirements and Technical Skills

Typical Physical Requirements

Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Savings, EAP and more!

Salary starting at $25 / hr, determined by experience skills

The Florida Aquarium

701 Channelside Dr

Tampa, FL 33602-5614

Phone : 8132734000

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