Audio Visual Engineer Overview of Position

Audio Visual Engineer Overview of Position

Responsibility for implementing the Walter Reed National Military Medical center Department of Simulation’s AV equipment support and maintenance program. Performs research on AV systems analyzes problems and requirements, recommends upgrades, integrates equipment, maintenance and repair with limited supervision.
Roles and Responsibilities:

• Accountable for the receipt, issue, requisitioning, procuring and inventory of AV related items
• Responsible for setup, operation, and maintenance of all video recorders, computer editing systems, in-house closed-circuit television systems, and other A/V equipment owned by the Department of Simulation.
• Responsible for creative program production on audio and videotape including creative video and audio editing techniques.
• Operates fixed and portable video camera(s) in the recording of video footage for use in various educational programs.
• Works closely with employees and supervisors to develop scripts in support of the center’s goals such as emergency operations, educational programs, public affairs, technical, environmental, documentary programs and public service announcements for radio and television.
• Provides narration of video and audio productions and slide productions
• Coordinates the selection of visuals (images, video clips) to provide graphic and photographic materials to be used in production.
• Working knowledge of recording equipment, both video, and audio, to select and conform to the appropriate situations in meshing all production aspects together into a completed product.
• Evaluates and updates new audio visual technology to implement and enhance the capability to provide state-of-the-art products.
• Create databank of relevant educational videos and images and other educational content for future use by the Department of Simulation.

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