Description
American Museum Of Natural History
Chief Video Engineer
The American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) is one of the
world's preeminent scientific and cultural institutions, and has as its mission
to discover, interpret, and disseminate information about human cultures, the
natural world, and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific
research, education, and exhibition. AMNH has been a decades long innovator in
the use of video, electronic and interactive media, presentation of
leading-edge display technologies to the public in the service of public
education, and in house production of ultra-high resolution science driven
content. In partnership with leading manufacturers and integrators AMNH
successfully pioneered the first fulldome digital Planetarium, the first
TrueLaser/REC2020/High Dynamic Range blended display, and video walls
displaying content at more than double 8k resolution. To support the Gilder
Center Invisible Words Theatre (opening in Winter 2022-2023), as well as the
vast installed base of video and interactive media and future projects, AMNH is
seeking a Chief Video Engineer.
The Chief Video Engineer will engage in the design, installation,
commissioning and maintenance of the Electronic media systems at the AMNH. The
Chief video engineer will develop a facilities wide perspective to inform
ongoing development of processes and equipment standards to facilitate ease of
operations and maintenance. The duties shall include management of technical
staff, oversight of technical documentation, technical project design &
management, as well as serving as a primary communications conduit to AV
equipment manufacturers.
Required Qualifications:
• Ability to successfully collaborate with complimentary technical
museum staff, as well as outside integrators and manufacturers.
• Ability to manage technical staff.
• Ability to read, understand and create comprehensive and
readable large system level schematic drawings.
• Ability to read architectural blueprints and interpret
electrical drawings.
• Understanding of video distribution, routing systems and
advanced signal flow.
• Theoretical and practical experience with video reference
signals, LTC, video formats (SD, HD, UHD, Cinema 2k & 4k, etc.), frame
rates, color space (RBG, YCbCr, etc), television standards (Rec. 601, Rec 709,
Rec 2020), video transport (analog, SDI, HDSDI, 12G, HDMI, DP, SDVOE), serial
and network communications, and test equipment related to the above.
• Deep understanding of maintenance, diagnostics and
troubleshooting process and documentation.
• Comfortable efficiently troubleshooting complex systems under
high pressure show conditions.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in broadcast, theme park or large-scale immersive
environments.
• Experience with projection technology and lensing, LCD screens,
and LED display walls.
• Understanding of advanced network setup as pertains to
video/audio over IP systems.
To be considered for this position please visit our web site and
apply on line at the following link: https://apptrkr.com/3310239
The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's
preeminent scientific and cultural institutions. Since its founding in 1869,
the Museum has advanced its global mission to discover, interpret and
disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world and the
universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education and
exhibition. The Museum is renowned for its exhibitions and scientific
collections, which serve as a field guide to the entire planet and present a
panorama of the world's cultures.
The American Museum of Natural History is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The Museum does not discriminate with
respect to employment, or admission or access to Museum facilities, programs or
activities on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, age, disability,
marital status, partnership status, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, alienage or
citizenship status, current or former participation in the uniformed services,
status as a veteran, or national or ethnic origin, or on account of any other
basis prohibited by applicable City, State, or Federal law.
If special accommodations are needed in applying for a position,
please call the Office of Human Resources.
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