Audio-Visual and Media Technician

ArtsJobs; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in London is seeking a dedicated Audio-Visual and Media Technician. This full-time role involves supporting public events, providing technical assistance using video and streaming technology, along with maintaining teaching spaces. Candidates should demonstrate flexibility and a methodical approach, thriving in a creative environment. Benefits include extensive leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Up to 40 days' leave per annum

Defined pension scheme

Season ticket loans

Access to professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-profile educational setting.
• Methodical and responsive to demands of live events.
• Ability to work alongside creative individuals.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and document public events at the AA.
• Provide AV equipment and technical support.
• Install and maintain teaching spaces.

Skills

AV equipment handling

Video and streaming technology

Flexibility to work evenings and weekends

Job description

Job Summary

Seeking a dynamic, creative and dedicated mid-level audio-visual technician with experience of working in a high-profile educational setting. We seek a methodical, flexible person who responds well to the demands of live events and would enjoy working alongside some of the most creative students.

Job Description

The AA is an independent architectural school and an international cultural institution that serves as a forum for ideas. Being a major Centre for debate, the AA offers an unparalleled public programme of lectures, symposia, and exhibitions, together with accompanying publications.

The Architectural Association was founded in 1847, opening as a day school in 1901. The AA is committed to public benefit attained by the learning, teaching, discussion and promotion of architecture. The School is recognised as a worldwide leader in architectural education, with graduates that include many of the world's leading architects, scholars, critics and educators.

Role Overview:

This technical role requires expertise and support over three meshed areas: the facilitation and documentation of the AA's public events and the delivery of online and archive material using video and streaming technology, the provision of AV equipment and relevant technical support to staff, students and visiting lecturers, including an equipment lending service, and the equipping, installation and maintenance of the school's teaching spaces. The role is full-time site-based Monday - Friday and will require flexibility to work evenings and weekends.

What we offer:

We offer a wide range of staff benefits, including up to 40 days' leave per annum, in addition to Bank Holiday, a defined pension scheme, season ticket loans and access to professional development opportunities.

You will also be able to take part and be involved in a creative and unique teaching environment, where the students display their amazing work with various on-site exhibitions, public programmes and lectures.

Our Bedford Square campus is based just a 5-minute walk from Tottenham Court Road station, right in the heart of Central London.

• Job Title: Audio-Visual and Media Technician
• Hours: Full time
• Role: Technical & Production
• Contract: Permanent
• Location: London

How to Apply

Please email the below documents to [email protected] by the closing date of 20th October 2025 stating the job title in the subject heading.

We require the following documents:

• AA Application Form
• Cover Letter / Email highlighting why you feel you are the right person for the role. This should be no more than two pages
• Full CV

Please visit the AA Website for the Job Description and application form. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. Reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.