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Audio Visual Technician
Job Location:
Job Location:
Brooklyn, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
21 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
18 August 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Audio-Visual Technician
Museum overview
The Brooklyn Museum is a world-renowned cultural institution dedicated to preserving and showcasing art history and heritage. Our mission is to bring people together through art and experiences that inspire celebration compassion courage and the will to act. Our vision is to serve as an institution where art is a powerful force for personal transformation and social change. Celebrating our differences and learning about our diverse communities through our collections exhibitions and programming is the core of who we are and what we do.
We are committed to creating and cultivating a community of talented passionate people who are inspired to make the Museum an important hub of community activity and a great global destination. Our staff have the opportunity to grow their professional skills and work collaboratively with colleagues they admire and respect. Read more about our story here.
About the role
The Audio-Visual (AV) Technician will work as part of a collaborative team to set up and run the sound and video equipment used to conduct live events such as meetings and public programs.
Responsibilities
- Fabricate test operate troubleshoot and maintain all audiovisual equipment used for museum exhibitions live and online programming and internal and public events including panel discussions musical and theatrical performances presentations film/video events in-house meetings and press events
- Set up and support public and internal programming including meetings events and online panel discussions through Zoom conferencing software and online social media streaming services
- Provide in-house production and create multimedia content by performing duties that include but are not limited to:
- On-site and off-site filming and audio recording
- Post-production editing and captioning on media for exhibitions and public events
- Set up projections for talks/lectures assisting Museum staff with virtual programs audio support for musical events set-up and maintenance of video installations
- Advise staff on multimedia projects and equipment purchases
- Maintain organize and build storage units for equipment and take inventory of all AV equipment including periodic condition checks and maintenance.
- Create digital archiving projects including program and exhibition media documentation and archiving of TBM drive
Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalency required.
- Three years experience operating and maintaining sound production film video and projection systems; general knowledge of public address systems.
- Strong understanding of audiovisual and presentation technologies.
- Ability to troubleshoot problems and follow through to resolve technical issues.
- Expert knowledge of audio and video editing software.
- Knowledge of audio and video editing software and transcoding video as well as livestreaming and social media platforms.
- Knowledge of 16-mm video production and PAL system.
- Experience soldering and terminating cables fabricating and installing equipment racks installing projectors and monitors and troubleshooting audio and video systems.
- Comprehensive computer knowledge including Windows and Mac operating systems
- Meticulous attention to detail organizational skills and ability to complete tasks.
- Ability to work well under pressure within tight deadlines the capacity to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously and strong verbal and interpersonal skills.
- Able to coordinate execute and support executive educational and routine meetings in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with video-wall installations and multi-projector installations is a plus.
Department: Audio/Visual
Reports to: Manager of Time-Based Media and AV Technology
Salary: $57195.00
Union status: Union - DC37 Local 1502
FLSA status: Non-Exempt
Position type: Full-time
Schedule: 35 hours per week MondayFriday 10:00 am6:00
Benefit Offerings
The Museum provides competitive compensation along with generous benefits and perks for all eligible offerings may vary based on position type and union status.
- Medical dental vision and life insurance
- 401(k) Savings Plan and Pension Plan
- Generous paid time off including annual vacation leave sick leave and 13 Museum holidays
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) & Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) for eligible pre-tax health care dependent care and commuter expenses
- Employee Assistant Program
- Free admission to various NYC museums and cultural institutions
- Early access to Museum exhibitions
- Invitations to staff-only programs tours and on-site engagement events
- Opportunities to participate in community initiatives and Museum programs
- 40% discount for staff in Museum shops
- 20% discount at Museum café
- All positions are based in Brooklyn New York with some eligible for a hybrid work schedule (three days on-site / two days remote)
Apply Today
We recognize that its unlikely that any candidate will meet 100% of the desired qualifications for a role. If much of this job description resonates with you we strongly encourage you to apply today. Were committed to welcoming candidates with a wide range of experiences and perspectives especially those who see themselves contributing to our mission to bring people together through art and experiences that inspire celebration compassion courage and the will to act.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
The Brooklyn Museum is an art museum located in the New York City borough of Brooklyn. At 560,000 square feet, the museum is New York City's second largest in physical size and holds an art collection with roughly 1.5 million works.
