Rochester Institute of Technology is hiring: Video and Event Production Engineer

Job Summary RIT is hiring a skilled Video and Event Production Engineer to join our University Production Services team. This role combines hands‑on event production with technical expertise in audio/video systems and IT‑based workflows. You will support live and streaming events, maintain AV infrastructure, and mentor student staff in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Engineer in Charge or support engineer for live and streaming events, overseeing planning, setup, operation, and tear‑down.
• Administer and maintain AV/IT systems, including production storage, streaming platforms, archiving systems, and real‑time media transport.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues quickly to ensure seamless event delivery.
• Supervise and mentor student engineers, assistants, and co‑op staff.
• Collaborate with campus partners and external vendors to design and implement AV solutions.
• Recommend and implement upgrades to production equipment and workflows.

Required Qualifications

• Education/Experience: Associate’s degree or equivalent experience; 3+ years in TV or AV technical event management; 3+ years maintaining and supporting AV and production equipment.
• Technical Skills: Knowledge of AV signal processing systems; Experience with SMPTE 2110, Dante, AES67; Familiarity with networked AV systems and IT infrastructure.
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, and project management skills.
• Eligibility to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in ME/EE/CE/IT/Television Production preferred.
• Experience with real‑time captioning, studio lighting, and multi‑camera production.
• Familiarity with Adobe, Avid, and Apple editing environments.
• Project management experience.

Employment Category

Full‑time

Salary

Wage Band: $45,700 – $76,500 per year

How to Apply

Submit your application at http://careers.rit.edu/staff.

Equal Opportunity & EEO Statement

RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion.