Video Engineer

Job Title:

AV Technician — Showroom TV Cabling & Playback Setup

Location:

Manhattan, NY — on-site

Job Type:

Freelance / 1-day project (possible follow-up support)

Rate:

$1000/day

DOE Start Date:

Within the next 2 weeks — flexible scheduling About the Project An apparel and lifestyle brand needs help with AV setup at their Manhattan showroom. We need an experienced AV technician for a focused one-day install to make sure the showroom is presentation-ready and reliable for client meetings. Scope of Work

• Audit and confirm all 4-6 showroom TVs are correctly hooked up and functioning
• Ensure each TV has the correct cabling (HDMI, USB, adapters) available and accessible for guests to plug in laptops and run presentations
• Confirm and configure USB thumb drive playback on each TV — each display will loop a separate video file directly from a USB drive
• Test video playback quality, aspect ratio, and audio routing on each display
• Clean up cable management as needed
• Provide a short walkthrough so the on-site team can swap thumb drives and switch sources independently
• Troubleshoot any signal, resolution, or playback issues on the spot Requirements
• 3+ years of hands-on AV experience (showrooms, corporate offices, retail, or events)
• Solid working knowledge of

HDMI, USB

media playback, and common adapter ecosystems (USB-C, Mini DisplayPort, Lightning, etc.)

• Comfortable troubleshooting display compatibility, resolution mismatches, and codec issues with USB playback
• Able to work independently and finish on a tight timeline
• Own basic tools; we will cover any specialty gear or adapters needed
• Professional appearance and communication — you'll be on-site at a corporate showroom Bonus Points
• Experience with digital signage or looping video playback setups
• Familiarity with brand showrooms, retail flagship, or buyer-meeting environments
• Comfortable advising on small upgrades (media players, signal extenders) if helpful To Apply Please share:
• A brief overview of relevant AV install experience
• Availability over the next 2 weeks
• Photos or links to past install work if available