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Multimedia Technologist, Information Systems and Technology - Georgetown University Law Center

The Multimedia Technologist has primary duties that include but are not limited to:

• Collaborates with the Special Events team to plan and execute AV support for
  individual events

• Ensures special events receive the appropriate AV support by disseminating
  information to the AV team and assigning tasks to AV team members

• Provides general AV support for events and classes, both on-campus and virtually via Zoom

• Adapts to fully virtual event support as needed by creatively accommodating events that are held either on- or off-campus

• Monitors and resolves help desk tickets while providing excellent customer service to faculty, staff, and guests, including VIP guests

• Inspects and maintains AV hardware and software in classroom and event spaces

• Edits event recordings using Adobe Premiere to be shared via video hosting
  platforms such as Vimeo and YouTube

• Secures live and post captioning services for special events from third party vendors

• Purchases and keeps inventory of AV equipment and related services, and submits monthly expense reports to the Georgetown Finance Office

Work Interactions

Reporting to the Director of Audiovisual Event Services, the Multimedia Technologist interacts with VIP guests, including senators, representatives, and judges; deans, faculty, staff, students, administration, alumni, public relations, Office of Development, Law Library faculty and staff, Department of Public Safety, press, outside vendors and other outside clients.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree [note: consideration will be given to an equivalent combination of education and work experience] or 5 years of video production and media encoding experience, preferably in an educational setting

• Proficiency in Windows and Mac environments

• Ability to work independently

• Ability to maintain an excellent level of customer service with faculty, staff and students

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The Multimedia Technologist is required to be flexible throughout the week, based on staffing needs, and to be available and willing to accept and complete work assigned during flexible hours and/or as overtime. Occasional weekend and evening hours might be required.

Work Environment

• Set-ups require lifting weight up to 75 pounds and working from ladders and scaffolding

• Work requires knowledge about and use of safety equipment – for example, gloves, eye and ear protection

Work Mode: On Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources Mode of Work Designation.

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EEO Statement:

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.