Enterprise Audiovisual Services Analyst

Latham & Watkins LLP; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Latham & Watkins LLP seeks an Enterprise Audiovisual Services Analyst II to join their Manchester office. This role involves providing high-touch audiovisual support for virtual and in-person events, managing AV systems, and ensuring optimal performance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in audiovisual technology, a bachelor's degree in a related field, and relevant experience, especially in a legal environment. This position offers competitive salary and benefits, emphasizing teamwork and innovation.

Benefits

Health insurance

Pension plan

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in audiovisual support or integration role.
• Familiarity with systems from manufacturers like Cisco and Polycom.

Responsibilities

• Hosting and managing virtual meetings with advanced features.
• Consulting on technology solutions for meeting needs.
• Supporting and optimizing audiovisual systems.

Skills

Expertise in virtual event platforms

Understanding of videoconference systems

Knowledge of audiovisual components

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in computer science

Job description

About Latham & Watkins

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.

About the Role

The Enterprise Audiovisual Services Analyst II is an integral part of Latham’s Technology and Information Services team.This role will be responsible for providing high-touch audiovisual technical support and virtual event assistance across the firm, including hybrid meetings, conferences, and firm-wide events, both virtually and in-person. This role will be located in our Manchester offiice. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Other key responsibilities include:

• Hosting and managing virtual meetings as needed, including features such as screen sharing, recording, polling, breakout rooms, and muting
• Consulting with meeting participants to identify the best technology solutions and platforms for their needs (Zoom Webinar, Zoom Meeting, Microsoft Teams Meeting, WebEx, LoopUp, etc.)
• Managing and supporting audiovisual systems, ensuring optimal performance and user experience, such as webcams, lighting, microphones, projectors, sound equipment, cabling, and connectors
• Assisting in the evaluation, design, installation, documentation, testing, and repair of integrated audiovisual systems, as well as new hardware and software applicable to audiovisual support and virtual events, making recommendations to the firm
• Developing and maintaining firm-wide configuration standards and training materials for audiovisual systems, processes, and applications

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Possess a high level of expertise in supporting and operating virtual event platforms such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, WebEx, LoopUp, and any other emerging virtual event platform
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of videoconference systems and audiovisual components (including but not limited to Control Panels, Digital Sound Processors, Video & USB Switchers, HDMI and USB Extenders, cameras, microphones, etc.) from manufacturers such as Cisco, Crestron, Polycom, Extron, Logitech, Shure, and Bi-Amp
• Exhibit proficient knowledge in understanding the Internet and firm’s network topology and how it relates to audiovisual-specific equipment and applications

And have:

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent, preferably, with an emphasis in computer science, information systems, or a related audiovisual field
• Relevant experience in an audiovisual support or integration role
• Relevant experience working with legal professionals, preferably
• Familiarity with videoconference systems and audiovisual components from manufacturers such as Cisco, Crestron, Polycom, Extron, Logitech, Shure, and Bi-Amp

Benefits & Additional Information

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Health insurance as well as group income protection and life assurance
• A pension plan
• Wellness programs
• Employee discounts
• And more!

Additionally, we have a range of diversity programming including Global Affinity Groups. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.

Latham & Watkins is committed to diversity, equal opportunity, sustainability, and pro bono legal services. We draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms, and advance these commitments through the work of our Global Citizenship department. Our lawyers, paralegals, and professional staff worldwide comprise a rich mixture of different races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, cultures, and primary languages. Our diversity makes us who we are.