Entertainment - Citywalk - Coordinator

The Entertainment CityWalk Coordinator will have an overall awareness and expertise for CityWalk technical operations as it pertains to the audio, visual, and lighting needs throughout the CityWalk property. This part-time, on call position,
will include responsibilities for procuring, programming and refreshing media content street-wide. Must have a high level of understanding with all technical systems such as audio, lighting, large outdoor LED screens, encoding etc. Previous experience as a house Technical Director is a plus but not required. This person has a strong passion for live music and entertainment and will work weekdays and weekends. Will work closely with CityWalk Management and external clients to deliver world-class experiences for our guests
The Production Coordinator handles logistical execution and production support for all CityWalk Special Events and Concerts.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate between internal and external vendors
• Accommodate special requirements i.e. dubbing, recording concerts
• Provide technical guidance as House TD, ensure that pre-established system/event parameters are being
  adhered to.
• Responsible for all gear in Control Room, understanding all of the functions and capabilities of the equipment
  and being able to explain the same to people with varied levels of technical knowledge
• Develop intimate knowledge of the control systems and how to optimize their use for a variety of events.
• On-site operation of systems during concerts and events
• Operate cameras & scrolling marquee reader board during live events
• Conduct routine street-wide technical inspections, ensuring lighting and audio are functioning within CityWalk, 5
  Towers, Owned and Operated venues, and marquee screens.
• Request and supervise system maintenance, including necessary repairs and upgrades
• Troubleshoot operating issues and out-of-the-box thinking with updating processes
• Track the accumulated list of needs and desires for the audio and lighting systems
• Work hand-in-hand with the system provider and programmers to understand the features, parameters & latest
  technology
• Technical support for the street performers within CityWalk and within Owned and Operated Venues.
• Request and receive new media content
• Digitize, encode, label and catalogue new media
• Create revised music and video playlists and update weekly
• Back up server, media and playlist data
• Search and file old media
• Shoot and edit customized spots
• Nightly oversight of the street performers within CityWalk and Margaritaville

Skills/Knowledgebase:

• Strong communication – Interfacing with bands, street performers, producers, production companies, USH
  creative, marketing, production and entertainment departments
• Must be organized and have excellent follow up skills
• Must be familiar with current trends, music and pop culture and be able to present ideas with CW Management
• Requires an understanding of modern audio and video codecs, pixel aspect ratios, and encoding schemes
• A critical eye for color accuracy, contrast, video noise, and anomalies
• A critical ear for audio compression, noise, and anomalies
• Understanding audio and video hardware inclusive of amplifiers, audio processing, audio visual patching, HD
  cameras, live video switchers
• Understanding differences in operating systems and formats between Windows and Mac
• Knowledge on Media Matrix and AMX systems (Preferred but not required)

Starting rate for this position is $22/hr