AV Events Technician L2

The AV Events Team provides comprehensive event support throughout the lifecycle of large-scale corporate events. The team is comprised of individuals skilled in AV technical pre-production, equipment recommendations, and live event technical execution.  We are seeking an AV Events Technician to offer ancillary event support services. The role may involve assisting with starting an in-room presentation, providing dedicated technical support for in-room AV equipment, and potentially working flexible hours, including after normal business hours or on weekends.

Responsibilities

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Note any equipment failures and report to AV team.

Equipment Expertise:

• 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
 

Required Skills:

• Previous experience working on corporate events in a corporate setting.

• Advanced understanding of current audio/video standards and equipment.

• Ability to program and operate switchers, graphics, mixers, microphones, and all ancillary audio

gear.

• Ability to simplify AV technical information, workflows, and terminology for those who may not be

familiar with the AV technologies.
 

Soft Skills:

• Detailed oriented and motivated self-starter.

• Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet aggressive 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.
 

Certifications:

• AVIXA CTS (preferred but not required)