2025-2026 Concert Videographer & Media Producer

2025-2026 Concert Videographer & Media Producer

Hourly Assignment: 4/13/2026 - 5/20/2026

Remaining Schedule for 2025-2026:

• 7pm on Wednesday 4/22/2026: Spring Collage Concert
• 7pm on Monday 5/4/2026: Beginning & Chamber Orchestra Concert
• 7pm on Wednesday 5/6/2026: Cadet, String & Philharmonic Concert
• 7pm on Thursday 5/7/2026: Festival of Bands Concert
• 7pm on Wednesday 5/13/2026: 6th Grade Chorus & Concert Choir Concert & Awards Night

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Software Expertise: Knowledge of video editing software
• Technical Proficiency: Experience with video cameras, external audio recording equipment, and live streaming would be helpful, but not required since candidate will receive training

Reports to:
Principal or designee

Role Overview

The Concert Videographer is responsible for the end-to-end technical production of District 28 musical performances. This role ensures that every concert is captured with high-fidelity audio and video, streamed live for the community, and archived for future use. The ideal candidate is organized, technically savvy with professional editing software, and capable of managing equipment in a fast-paced live environment.

Performance Responsibilities:

Live Production & On-Site Management

• Pre-Event Logistics: Arrive at least 60 minutes prior to performance to secure optimal placement before audience arrival
• Technical Setup: Assemble and calibrate professional cameras, lenses, and external microphones
• Quality Assurance: Perform comprehensive hardware and signal tests (typically 40 minutes) to ensure stream stability and audio clarity
• Live Capture: Manage the recording and live-streaming of performances, monitoring feeds for technical consistency
• Equipment Care: "Strike" (tear down) all gear post-concert, ensuring inventory is accounted for and stored securely in the music office

Post-Production & Digital Asset Management

• YouTube Channel Management: Oversee the digital distribution pipeline, including metadata optimization (SEO tags), timestamping for easy navigation, and visibility settings
• Archiving: Maintain the physical media library by transferring high-resolution master files to the District’s hardware drives (HD) for long-term record keeping

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Software Expertise: Knowledge of video editing software
• Technical Proficiency: Experience with video cameras, external audio recording equipment, and live streaming would be helpful, but not required since candidate will receive training

Terms of Employment:
Hourly Position; assignment is 4/13/2026 through 5/20/2026

Application Procedure:
Please submit a complete application for this position

District 28 Statement:
Northbrook District 28 is a four-school district with approximately 1,800 students. The community is committed to excellence in education, which is evidenced by the programs and opportunities available to our children. We are guided by the mission to Empower Every Learner.