As an Audio-Visual Technician, a typical day might include the following:
- Providing audio reinforcement, lighting or video enhancement for live events
- Assisting production crews as directed
- Performing load-in and load out of band equipment and rental equipment when necessary
- Setting-up and breaking-down all production equipment necessary for the event
- Assisting touring crew with providing house stands, microphones, cables, etc
- Assisting with maintenance and repair of sound, light, video and stage equipment
- Interacting with visiting production crew to ensure a successful show by using strong interpersonal skills
- Operating systems pertaining to audio, lighting, and/or video throughout the entire venue
- Cabling and patching of microphones, DIs, and assisting with backline set-up if needed
- If necessary, assisting the production manager and live sound engineer with technical advance specific to your position
- Assisting with any special events operations in any of the previous mentioned capacity
- Other duties as assigned
This job might be for you if you demonstrate the following abilities and meet the following qualifications:
- At least 1 year previous experience in a similar role in high-volume live event production
- Experience with pro audio, lighting, and/or video systems
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Must possess superior interpersonal communication and organizational skills
- Must be able to lift up to 75lbs
- You are able to work in an environment with moderate to loud noise level and extreme lighting changes
- Knowledge and proficiency in digital mixing consoles and routing systems required. Midas Consoles/Q-SYS Processing systems experience preferred
- Knowledge and proficiency in professional lighting control required. Obsidian Onyx control experience preferred
- Knowledge and proficiency in professional video systems required. Kramer video routing experience preferred
Physical Demands / Work Environment / Hours
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential work functions.
- May be required to lift or move up to 75 lbs using proper lifting techniques and withstand long hours on your feet in a fast-paced, high energy environment with moderate to loud noise level and extreme lighting changes
- Non-typical office hours will be customary for this part-time position including evenings, weekends, and holidays
