Job Description

AV Events Team provides full lifecycle event support for colleagues who wish to conduct large scale corporate events. Our AV Events team is a group of individuals who can assist with AV technical pre-production, provide equipment recommendations, and live event technical execution.

The AV Events Technician will serve to provide ancillary event support services to the team and may be responsible for assisting with kicking off / starting an in-room presentation or may be asked to provide dedicated technical support of the in-room AV equipment to successfully execute a meeting/event. This position requires expert knowledge of these platforms as well as the possibility of flexible hours as support may take place after normal business hours or on the weekend.

• Acting as event production A1 or A2, Graphics or TD/switching depending on show needs.
• Set up, configuration, operation, and facilitating support for event productions.
• Advanced understanding of current audio/video standards and equipment.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all audio and video production items for events.
• Ensure a well-produced event for both streaming and event space experience.
• Use and follow the run-of-show document as a guide for proper show flow.
• Partner with other crew members on the execution of elements both prior to and during shows.
• Attending pre-show production meetings with crew to review responsibilities.
• Ensure testing of all show playback elements for proper play out.
• Following the event content closely to execute with maximum quality.
• Be responsible for ensuring that proper audio levels and video feeds for records are precise.
• Ability to program and operate switchers, graphics, mixers, microphones and all ancillary audio gear.
• Manage gear configuration upgrades and developing new show elements.
• Work with presenters to properly place and track lav microphones.
• Prepare, organize, and track handheld microphones and other equipment as needed.
• Reset space after events to pre-production standards
• You may be communicating with Executive Leadership and corresponding support staff to facilitate high profile events.
• You will be working and communicating with clients (called users), and different departments within the company.

Required Skills:

• Detailed oriented and motivated self-starter.
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines
• Ability to adapt and work well with varied personalities.
• High level of professionalism and ability to be helpful and maintain composure under pressure.
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance but aren’t afraid to ask the right questions when you need help.
• Ability to simply AV technical information or workflows for those that may not be familiar with the jargon
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred, but not required.
• We consider your experience/skill level and what you bring to the table as an individual.
• Preferred Certifications:
• AVIXA CTS

Preferred Skills:

• Previous experience working on corporate events in a corporate setting
• AV Signal Flow & Troubleshooting
• Video Routers: Evertz, Blackmagic, Crestron
• Video Switchers: Panasonic AV-HS Series, Blackmagic, Ross Carbonite, Barco E2
• Video Recording Devices: PIX, AJA KiPro, Blackmagic HyperDeck
• Audio Mixers: Yamaha TF, QL series, Mackie, Shure
• Microphones: Shure QLX, ULX series, Sennheiser, Lectrosonics
• Lighting Boards: ETC Element, Leprecon
• PTZ Cameras: Panasonic AW-HE series + controller
• Cameras: Sony XDCAM series, Panasonic P2 series, Blackmagic
• Misc: Perfect Cue, Countdown clock, Internet Clicker,
• Software: Zoom, Google Suite, Google Meet, Google Slides, Keynote, Slack, Dante Controller, Smaart 8, Mbox/Qlab/Playback Pro/Quicktime
• Note any equipment failures and report to AV team