The Opportunity
A fantastic opportunity for an ambitious AV Technician to join this dynamic Events and Technology business with a great culture. Their core offering is providing Live Streaming services to big brands like McLaren, All Saints, Mini, Uber, Brompton Bicycles and The Financial Times in the UK, Europe and the US.
Join a team of four AV professionals, to represent the company at one or multiple event venues in London. You will provide AV support with an emphasis on Audio, for events ranging from board meetings to events with up to 200 attendees. Given the growth of the company, and their attitude towards learning, there will be opportunities for you to expand your skills and develop your career.
The Role
Represent the company at one or multiple permanent event venues in London, providing top quality AV support.
* Operate and maintain professional video, lighting and audio equipment
* Provide the best in class customer service on-site and remotely
* Support everything from board meetings to up to 200 person events
* Providing solutions for any technical challenge on events
* Transport and setup of video, lighting, and audio equipment as required
* Coordinate equipment as required
* Operate and maintain professional video, lighting and audio equipment
* Work with an internal team of Event Producers, Project Managers, Designers, and Video Producers, and coordinate freelance production crew
* Coordinate crew and equipment as needed
* Ability to spot points of failure and have suitable contingencies in place
* Assist staff with pulling, staging, and striking audio/visual equipment for events
* Resolve and/or escalate issues in a timely fashion
* Ability to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully
* Location and on-site management
* Assess technical and on-site health and safety risks, be alert for live issues on event days and be primed to react accordingly
* Follow-up and feedback on internal processes and workflows
* Keep up to date with developments in the industry and share internally
The Person
* 2-4+ Years of AV Production or Broadcast Industry Experience
* Proficient in audio equipment; Allen & Heath, Yamaha, Sennheiser, etc.
* Ability to set up and ring out a PA
* Knowledge/understanding of wireless microphone systems
* Proficient in video equipment; Roland, Blackmagic Design, etc.
* Knowledge of different video standards
* Technical knowledge of common video equipment and common workflows
* Proactive communicator, to build relationships with all stakeholders
* Highly organised to make sure no ball is dropped
* Driven to do a great job, and to learn new skills
* Creative and curious
Desired experience
* Knowledge and experience operating a variety of large and small-scale audio events
* Experience in streaming, vMix, RTMP, SRT, NDI, etc.
* Video cameras and film lighting knowledge
* Proficient in lighting equipment; uplighters, moving head, and stationary lights
The Details
* Contract: Permanent
* Remuneration: £30,000 depending on experience + bonus scheme
* Location: Shoreditch London
* Working: Majority is on-site work, salaries are reviewed every 6 months.