Production Studio Technician

The Jewish Museum of Maryland is America’s leading museum of regional Jewish history, culture and community. The Museum tells the story of the American Jewish experience in the city of Baltimore and throughout Maryland. Our Museum offers visitors fascinating and diverse exhibitions, as well as, two landmark historic sites – the Lloyd Street Synagogue, built in 1845 and B’nai Israel Synagogue, built in 1876.

Jewish Museum of Maryland (JMM)

Production Studio Technician

The Jewish Museum of Maryland (JMM) seeks a Production Studio Technician to support the organization as it prepares to launch a new A/V production studio following capital construction. The Production Studio Technician will be pivotal in the recording and creation of asynchronous content and programming. Reporting to the Director of Public Programs, they will work cross-departmentally, supporting JMM staff in the development of rich content that uplifts the Jewish experience in Maryland. In this role, with the support of the Executive Director, the Culture & Change Director and Director of Public Programs, your responsibilities will include:

• Manage video production and audio engineering for museum programmatic offerings, including but not limited to public programs, podcasts, and documentation of live programs. Some projects may also require off-site work.
• Collaborate cross-departmentally to support initiatives utilizing the A/V production studio, including recording oral histories for JMM collections and creating engaging, dynamic content that resonates with the organization's audiences. Provide technical support for production studio rental services
• Conceptualize and develop innovative asynchronous content strategies
• Collaborate with the exhibits, marketing, development, and public arts teams to develop and enhance A/V content connected to their work
• Cultivate relationships with external users of the production studio, including rental users, museum visitors, students, and program participants
• With support from the Director of Public Programs, manage the A/V Production Studio Department budget and track expenses
• Support the organization and preservation of digital assets
• May assist with live sound at Museum programs and events as needed
• Stay up to date with trends and best practices, continually seeking opportunities for improvement and innovation

What you will Possess to be Successful  

• You will exemplify our team’s core value of continuous learning.
• You will partner with team members to develop agreed expectations about the work we need to accomplish to support and fulfill our mission and how the team will accomplish it.
• You will take an entrepreneurial and creative approach to developing new, innovative ideas that will evolve the organization and push the boundaries of the field.
• You will care and attend to the relational dynamics of work processes while caring for the quality of the product.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree preferred; 3+ years experience in a similar role required with proven track record in audio-visual editing and production
• Expertise in current A/V software and equipment, including Adobe Creative Suite (Audition, Premier)
• Exceptional creative vision and narrative skills
• Demonstrated strong media project management skills
• Strong writing skills
• Knowledge of Jewish communal sector is a plus. Experience in cultural heritage is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Canva
• Budget management experience a plus
• May require occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Requires extensive sitting, standing, and walking
• Must be willing to complete background checks as required by current or future contracts
• Occasional Sunday and evening hours are required for this position.

Note on qualifications

No one candidate will be perfect for this job. The skills and experience needed to be successful in this job exist on a spectrum. Frequently cited statistics show that candidates with disabilities, BIPOC candidates, women, and members of marginalized and/or systematically excluded groups apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. The Jewish Museum of Maryland is eager to leave that statistic in the past. If you are interested in this position, please apply.

What we offer

● The annual salary for this full-time position is $50,000.

● Jewish Museum of Maryland full-time employees work a 30-hour week. Work schedules are developed in collaboration with supervisors within the Museum’s business hours.

● We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, life insurance, Long Term Disability (LTD), Flexible Spending Plan, and a complimentary membership to the Jewish Community Center.

● We make work/life balance a priority offering three weeks of vacation and 6 days of sick time per year.

● We close the Museum for the following Jewish holidays when they fall within JMM business hours: Rosh Hashana, Yom Kippur, the first two days of Sukkot, Shemini Atzeret, Simchat Torah, Shavuot, and the first and last two days of Passover.

● We close the Museum for New Years Day, MLK Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and the day following Thanksgiving.

●  We offer a work environment that supports professional development and collaboration.

What to expect

• Step 1: Review of submissions and initial candidate pool formation.
• Step 2: Up to two interviews with JMM team members. References will be called for candidates under consideration after the second interview.
• Step 3: Final candidate selection. Placement is anticipated in December 2024. All applicants will be notified of their status after the final candidate has accepted the offer.

Please attach a resume/CV when applying. Cover letters are required and may include up to five links to audio/video work samples you have contributed to, including formal video documentation, filmed interviews, podcasts, narrative film, and audio production.  Applications received by 11:59 EST on Sunday, November 24, 2024, will receive priority consideration.

The Jewish Museum of Maryland is an equal opportunity employer that values a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. The JMM is dedicated to advancing racial and social justice and holds a deep sense of care and commitment to the communities within which we live and work. Accordingly, all terms and conditions of employment will be carried out without regard to race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, marital status, age, or disability. The Jewish Museum of Maryland will not tolerate acts deemed to constitute discrimination or harassment based on gender, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This job ad is not intended to be all-inclusive, but to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed.