Audio Visual Production Coordinator at Council on Foreign Relations

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Feb, 26

Salary

70000.0

Posted On

16 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Event Production, Event Management, Project Management, Graphic Design, Figma, Adobe Photoshop, MS PowerPoint, MS Word, Excel, Digital Asset Management, Communication Skills, Attention to Detail, Teamwork, Independent Work, Audio Visual Equipment, Content Creation

Industry

Book and Periodical Publishing

Description

Position Summary The Audio Visual (AV) team at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is seeking an AV Production Coordinator to support high-quality event execution across CFR’s New York and Washington D.C. offices. This role is responsible for creating graphics and design, including, but not limited to, Zoom and YouTube meeting design, digital signage and PowerPoint presentations for internal meetings and external rental events. The coordinator will also assist with the audio visual set up and operations to ensure seamless event delivery. This full-time position is based in CFR’s New York City office on a hybrid basis. CFR currently defines hybrid status as working at least three days a week onsite, with Tuesdays and Thursdays considered institutional anchor days where all staff are required to be onsite. The major responsibilities of this position will include (but are not limited to): Coordinate with AV team and event stakeholders on graphics for meetings, symposiums, press briefings, and conferences, both held in New York City (NY) and Washington, D.C. Coordinate video content and PowerPoint decks for use in meetings, symposiums, and conferences on the video walls in NY and DC. Collaborate with rental clients to establish best practices for video wall and digital signage content. Design and produce printed menus for both rental and internal events. Support the set-up and working order of all audio visual equipment, including setting up microphones, and performing basic audio-visual tests. Coordinate on stage preparation by miking speakers, cueing talent, and managing content display and transitions. Handling routine office functions, such as ensuring proper operation of audiovisual equipment. Assist in organizing the schedule for audio/video uploads to the Digital Asset Management (DAM) system and monitor the status of each file. Collaborate with libraries to address any edits or missing files. Assist the AV team with uploads based on their available bandwidth. Qualifications Experience At least 2 years of experience in event production, event management, or project management BA in marketing, production, communications, graphic design, event management, or related area is a plus Related Skills & Other Requirements Experience with Figma, Adobe Photoshop, MS PowerPoint, MS Word, Excel, and email; database and/or digital asset management system experience preferred. Availability to work flexible hours, including early mornings and late evenings. Strong interest in meetings and events. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Exceptional attention to detail and experience in handling and prioritizing multiple tasks in a deadline driven environment Ability to work effectively on a team, as well as independently. Required Application Materials Please submit a résumé. A cover letter stating your interest in the position is optional. Compensation and Benefits The full-time annual compensation range for this position is $63,000 - $70,000 depending on experience. In addition to competitive salaries, CFR provides employees with an outstanding benefits package. About CFR The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is committed to fostering a foreign policy community in the United States that is more representative of American society, recognizing that diverse backgrounds and perspectives contribute to broader, more informed participation in the foreign policy debate and lead to an enhanced understanding of the world and the United States’ role therein. To that end, CFR is dedicated to continuing to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout its work and workplace by building a more diverse membership and staff, producing and dispensing thoughtful analysis on a broad range of foreign policy issues, and developing relevant, wide-reaching programming that also serves to expand the foreign policy talent pipeline to underrepresented populations.

Responsibilities

The AV Production Coordinator will support high-quality event execution by creating graphics and designs for various meetings and events. They will also assist with audio visual setup and operations to ensure seamless event delivery.