About the Role
Hudson Valley Community College is seeking experienced, tech-savvy Multimedia Freelancers to support university events, academic conferences, commencement ceremonies, and hybrid campus presentations. This role requires deep technical expertise in computer skills and operation of audio and video equipment.
Responsibilities
- Assist with setup, operation, and breakdown of AV equipment (Projectors, PA systems, speakers, amplifiers, mics, and related audio and video equipment).
- Operate graphics and presentation systems during live events.
- Manage video playback and ensure smooth media execution.
- Support video screen displays and troubleshoot basic technical issues.
- Collaborate with the production team to deliver seamless event presentations.
- Access and manage media assets stored in cloud-based storage platforms for live event playback and production.
- Independently troubleshoot hardware and software.
Requirements
- Must meet minimum qualifications.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restrictions.
- Appointment contingent upon completion of a background check.
- Ability to operate various production, transmission, and multimedia equipment in diverse environments (television studio, theatre, auditorium, distance learning classroom, remote/live location).
- Experience with collaborative and design software (Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
- Experience with industry-standard streaming and video post-production software (Blackmagic Design live production switchers, VMix, OBS, VLC media Player).
- Experience with a variety of professional camera systems, including setup, operation, and basic troubleshooting.
- Familiarity with Audio mixing consoles is a plus.
- Strong problem-solving skills under tight live-event timelines.
- Ability to display and maintain a professional demeanor while working with high-profile clients.
- May involve lifting of heavy equipment (50lbs or more).
Skills
- Multimedia equipment set-up and operation
- Audio Mixing & Engineering
- Video Streaming Support
- Video Cameras (remote and studios)
- Video Production (studio and field production)
- Graphics and presentation playback (PowerPoint, lower thirds, and motion graphics)
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Adobe After Effects
- Computer skills
Location
- Troy, New York
- Malta, New York
Work Type
- Part Time
- Freelance
- Flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
Experience Level
- Experienced
- Practical experience while in school (for Bachelor's degree holders)
- Two years of experience in multimedia production, broadcast television, or related field (for Associate's degree holders)
- Two years of training in multimedia production, corporate event audio and video, or broadcast television production (for training-based qualification)
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in multimedia production or related discipline
- Associate’s Degree in multimedia production or related discipline
- Two years of training in multimedia production, corporate event audio and video or broadcast television production from an accredited institution
Salary/Compensations
- $35.00 per hour
About the Company
- Founded in 1953, Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) is located in scenic Upstate NY with multi-campus locations in Troy and Malta, New York.
- HVCC offers more than 80 degree and certificate programs in three schools: Business and Liberal Arts; Health Sciences; and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM).
- Hudson Valley is one of 30 community colleges in the State University of New York (SUNY) system and serves nearly 9,000 students each year.
- The college is a recognized leader in career and transfer preparation, workforce training initiatives, distance learning and service to a diverse population of students.
- Hudson Valley has an extension center in Malta, NY known as HVCC North and sponsors the Capital District Educational Opportunity Center in Troy, NY.
- With more than 80,000 alumni and nearly 1,000 employees, the college is a catalyst for educational opportunity and economic development in the Capital Region of New York State.
- Hudson Valley provides educational access to a diverse community of traditional and non-traditional learners in an environment that fosters lifelong learning and freedom of inquiry and expression.
- Hudson Valley values equity, inclusion, and dignity for all.
Equal Opportunity
- Hudson Valley Community College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
- Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
- Bi-lingual applicants strongly encouraged to apply.
