Job address
US
Company size
11-50 employees
Job sector
Arts, AV/Technology, & Communications
occupation category
Audio and Video Equipment Technicians
Job type
Contract
Work environment
In person
Company Overview
Releases upcoming
If you've received this job template as a recommendation, we're actively adding employers in your area with open positions like this. Stay tuned for updates!
Customize this section from your company profile.
Learner & Earner
Job details
Each Open Job posting will contain unique job details.
Employer
Bookmark this job template for quick access in your templates folder whenever you're setting up a new job posting.
Take note
These are Verified skills that candidates near you are sharing with our recommender.
Job details
Required skills
- Installs AV systems according to systems documentation and industry standards and best-practices
- Mounts projection screens, display panels, and related AV equipment
- Executes production techniques and procedures that are rather sophisticated and requires artistic discretion in material presentation practices
- Identifies facility capabilities including phone, data and high-speed transmission service (digital line, ISDN and T1 lines)
- Establishes union contract and who can do lighting work
- Identifies and adjusts FAST-(focus, aperture, shutter angle, and time or framerate)
- Climbs poles, using steps, gaffs, scaffolding, and ladders according to safety procedures
- Runs tests on videos, audio, and signals and troubleshooting any problems that arise
- Monitors each project, from the beginning to the on-site implementation, by estimating all requirements for sound, projection, and lighting
- Performs inventory management on equipment, wiring and accessories
- Provides feedback to management and co-workers in order to improve system implementations, engineering, and day-to-day work flow
- Schedules equipment usage
- Establishes accessible dock and elevator for contractors bringing in equipment and staging
- Switches from live to filmed programming
- Watches gauges, dials, and output to make sure a camera is working properly
- Improves previous shot/take
- Compresses, digitizes, duplicates, and stores audio and video data
- Exercises creative judgment in deciding upon the audiovisual format and approach to using a wide range of audiovisual materials
- Assists in the preparation of instructional materials and presentations which may include providing photographs, graphics, videos and other communication tools and products
- Develops and maintains an inventory control system on all equipment and materials and recommends purchase of training equipment and materials
- Install, tests, sets up and repair electronic equipment
- Establishes Business Center capabilities to assist in computer presentations
- Works in close contact with exhibitors, vendors, and event sponsors to ensure that all details of events are taken care of
- Reads and interprets project drawings and schematics, engineering notes, and operation manuals to design the best audiovisual solution for the production
- Develops plans to accomplish work operations and objectives
- Establishes and maintains equipment inventory and checkout
- Transports, sets up and installs media equipment and audiovisual support tools including speakers, monitors, cameras, and equipment racks
- Establishes the availability and cost of man lifts, scissor lifts or basket lifts available from the facility
- Works with the technical director to come up with the technical and production requirements for various events, including timelines, equipment, and budgeting, across a variety of events
- Accommodates recommended adjustments when possible
- Establishes facility cost and policy for vendor/computer rentals
- Uses construction and facility layout diagrams and schedules to set up and implement electrical wiring and programming
- Works with creative design and sales teams to establish precise and in-depth staging designs and specifications
- Establishes speaker requirements including internet connection and modem speed, laptop/computer model and monitor, power supply, national and international VCR requirements, wireless remote, hand-held or lavalier microphone,
- Uses camera in any of several different mounts (static, hand-held, dolly, crane)
- Maintains complete and accurate as-built documentation of systems installations
- Identifies in-house security systems and follows all security protocol
- Communicates and coordinates on-site with clients, facility owners, general contractors, and associated trades as required to complete AV installation
- Establishes union jurisdiction and follows all contractual agreements with union workers
- Formulates an event budget and ensures that all relevant details are covered by it
- Records and transmits sound for television, cable and motion pictures
- Switches from network to local programming
- Properly and safely uses/operates lifts, scaffolding, hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic test equipment
- Regulates volume and sound quality of broadcasts
- Switches from one camera or studio to another
- Monitors equipment during operation
- Continually works to improve customer service perception and satisfaction
- Runs crews for shows and manage all facets of project and staging deliverables
- Cleans, maintains and repairs audiovisual equipment
- Limits body movements and maintain balance for frame quality
- Establishes the make, model and number of computers provided or rented, the monitor scan rate (VGA, SVGA, XGA or higher), power cables, phone cables, and extensions, power supplies and adapters required to support the event or production
- Handles equipment malfunctions
- Troubleshoots and maintains minor equipment such as cleaning monitors and lenses, changing batteries and light bulbs
- Schedules equipment them for move-in and move-out for contractors
- Interprets and applies facility/construction blueprints to develop audio visual design/plans for an event, conference, film, television or other production products
- Plans, organizes and presents ideas effectively in a variety of media
- Translates client needs into media concepts including speaker requirements and audience analysis
- Gives technical directions to other studio personnel
- Engages client to identify and establish client’s production needs \
- Meets client expectations by delivering a flawless event
- Pans and tilts the camera to maintain suitable composition
- Schedules facility or equipment usage
- Performs extensive site assessments to make sure that the facility meets financial resources, room compliance, and MSI production specifications
- Assess lighting capability including controls (local or remote), stage lighting location and restrictions, and ceiling lighting plan
- Instruct users/customers in the selection, use and design of audio/visual materials
- Monitors and logs outgoing signals
- Arranges and assigns work for the efficient use of resources
