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Milestone Technologies, Inc.
AV Events Technician L3
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What they do
An Audio or Visual Technician operates sound and video equipment for concerts, sports events, news conferences or presentations at business meetings or conventions. Sets up wiring and cables as needed for an equipment system, which may include microphones, speakers, sound mixing and recording equipment and video equipment; may also work with specialized lighting equipment.
$62,203 / year median in California
+6% projected growth
Job Description
The AV Events team, a collective of professionals providing AV technical pre-production, equipment recommendations, and live event technical execution, is seeking an AV Events Specialist. This role involves acting as the primary contact for technical support in premier screening theaters/event production spaces, including virtual and hybrid events on Google Meet and Zoom platforms. The AV Events Specialist will serve as a Technical Director, Lead Video Engineer, and/or Technical Production Manager, directing the setup of video systems, operating the Video Switcher, and managing overall show production. Responsibilities Act as event production Technical Director, Lead Video Engineer, and/or Technical Production Manager, adapting to show needs Set up, configure, operate, and facilitate support for event production spaces Serve as the primary point of contact for all audio, video, and broadcast production needs Use and follow the run-of-show document as a guide for proper show flow details Partner with other crew members on the execution of elements before and during shows Attend pre-show production meetings to review responsibilities Ensure testing of all show playback elements for proper playout Ensure all switchers, graphics, mixers, microphones, and ancillary gear are in working order Understand roles and responsibilities of an AV production team on events Reset space after events to pre-production standards Note any equipment failures and escalate to the AV team through the ticket system Previous experience supporting hybrid and virtual event platforms and workflows Assist with inventory management and quality control for client-owned equipment Skills Bachelor's degree, industry-related experience, or certifications (AVIXA CTS, CompTIA A+) Customer service experience