Head of Video

Position Description :

About the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts

The Tobin Center is San Antonios premier cultural arts center, dedicated to driving meaningful community change through world-class entertainment, supporting local performing arts, and ensuring accessible arts education. Our state-of-the-art facilities attract diverse audiences with stunning architecture, exceptional acoustics, and a flexible 1,750-seat H-E-B Performance Hall, a 259-seat Carlos Alvarez Studio Theater, and the scenic Will Naylor Smith River Walk Plaza. Beyond our main venues, our campus includes an Administration Building, the Tobin Garage and the Shirt Factory Building. We also operate Tobin Entertainment LLC, which promotes quality entertainment nationwide, generating vital support for our local programs.

Our Culture

At The Tobin Center, we aspire to be an organization with a culture of excellence that attracts and retains the best in the business. Our success is only possible because of our peoplea team of passionate professionals dedicated to making a positive impact on our community.

We are committed to creating a supportive workplace with open communication where all are treated with dignity and respect, and all voices are heard. Innovation and collaboration are at the heart of how we work, driving success through shared ideas and clarity of purpose. We encourage personal and professional growth in an eclectic and inclusive workplace that values hard work, initiative, and fun. We assume the best in one another, cultivating trust and inclusiveness as we grow together. We embrace a culture of challenging the status quo, empowering our people to take risks to achieve our mission.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Technical Director, the Head of Video will maintain the quality and integrity of all Video, stage and related elements for Tobin Center productions, presentations, and rentals, and will sustain a working understanding of the theater and its procedures and equipment. This position will involve aspects of all departments (Electric, Carpentry, Audio, Props, and Wardrobe). As the position involves the running of shows, the employee will work evenings, weekends as needed and over 40 hours per week, especially during load-in, technical rehearsals, and load out.

What Youll Do

• Maintaining quality and function of all video equipment on a daily basis;
• Act as lead of crew;
• Execute and maintain all systems as directed by the Technical Director;
• Responsible and accountable during load-in, creation or changes to the show;
• Supervise the crews and oversee the department needed based on the show;
• Install and maintain items and elements for resident companies and tours;
• Liaise with all departments for the safe installation and operation of all elements;

Maintain a flexible schedule for work calls, special events, rehearsals, training, maintenance, and evening show performances; and

Complete all other duties as assigned by Technical Director.

What Youll Bring

The ideal candidate Must have at minimum five (5) years experience in Video / Audio visual in a corporate environment. Theater experience preferred in accordance with the above requirement. A working understanding of theater rigging and operation is preferred. Working knowledge of Video elements / converters / processing / projector focus and install / video networking is a must. Strong understanding of pro video workflow preferred. Knowledge of LCD and LED panel / screens. This is not an entry level position.

Physical / Mental Activities, Requirements and Demands commonly associated with the Performance and Functions of this job.

Reading and Writing; Clerical, Basic Math and Analytical Skills; Judgment, Problem Solving, and Decision Making.

Performance Competencies

Leadership Consistently accomplishes the expected objectives and takes on extra tasks or projects as necessary. Maintains a positive, achievement-oriented attitude and influences others to do the same. Takes initiative with and is proactive in approach to accomplishing tasks. Ability to make decisions and take actions consistent with organizational goals.

Initiative Level of interest in role development, degree of motivation, and willingness to improve performances and increase job knowledge.

Judgement Uses discretion in making decisions within the scope of their job. Refers decisions beyond this scope to supervisor. Discretion in handling confidential material.

Communication Skills Includes the ability to express ideas effectively whether face- to-face or in writing in both individual and group situations. Presentations are conveyed in a clear and concise manner to the audience. Adjusting tone and terminology to the needs of the audience. Uses confidential information with discretion.

Planning and Organization Ability to schedule workload, set priorities and manage time in order to complete assignments and fulfill responsibilities.

Management of Resources Ability to use time, money, technology and people as efficiently and effectively as possible. Makes suggestions to improve the resources that pertain to incumbent job responsibilities.

Client Focus - Interaction with internal and external customers. Requires putting yourself in the clients place, anticipating and meeting needs quickly and accurately. It also means following up and monitoring situation to be sure the client is satisfied.

Teamwork Ability to interact and develop relationships with co-workers, give and receive constructive input, contribute ideas and viewpoints, adapt to changing circumstances and expectations and commitment to understand and remedy interpersonal conflicts.

Technical Knowledge Individuals ability to demonstrate the specific skills necessary to the position using procedures, tools and equipment necessary to accomplish work.

Work Habits Demonstrate commitment, dedication, cooperation, positive behavior, adaptability, and flexibility with changes in jobs and duties. Being able to anticipate change and bring about changes when they are needed with proper professionalism.

Creativity Uses unique approaches and inventiveness. Seeks new alternatives and ideas. Takes appropriate action, and is efficient, resourceful, and creative in attaining position objectives. Ability to be self-directed.

Business & Organization Knowledge Having knowledge of the Tobins business involves understanding our industry and how the incumbents position and knowledge plays an important role in the success of the organization. It also includes the ability to acquire new knowledge of our industry and using this information to get things done.

Work Environment and Physical / Mental Activities :

Indoor and outdoor staged events and working areas. Live entertainment working hours including but not limited to evenings, weekends, and holidays. Exposure to computer screens.

Ability to operate assigned office equipment and to adhere to all safety guidelines.

Standing, walking, sitting for prolonged periods of time; reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, navigating stairs, climbing ladders, hand and finger dexterity, clear speech, hearing / listening.

Clarity of vision with the ability to bring objects into sharp focus; color perception.

Intense concentration over extended periods of time that can include frequent interruptions for questions and advice. Stress associated with competing priorities and time deadlines is occasionally an element of this position which must be recognized and successfully managed.

Ability to lift up to 75 + pounds.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion.

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids : Representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position are computer, printer, copier, hand radio, and telephone.

Communication :

An Application for Employment must be filled out in order to be considered for employment . The Tobin Center Application may be found at www.tobincenter.org under the About tab. Please send an availability schedule and resume in addition to your application.

Mail Application to The Tobin Center Administrative Offices at :

115 Auditorium Circle

San Antonio, TX 78205

Attn : LuAnn Stidham