Audio Technician, Broadcast Services

Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC); Miami (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) in Miami, FL, is seeking an experienced arena AV technician to support live events, meetings, and broadcasts. You will work with high-quality audio systems, manage cabling, and coordinate with tenants and staff to ensure smooth event execution.

The role requires strong technical knowledge of audio, a customer-focused approach, and the ability to multi-task in a dynamic arena setting. Local candidates preferred and on-site work is expected.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Advanced technical experience in live sound reinforcement and production support.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced live-event environment.
• High school diploma or GED; degrees in audio-related fields are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support AV needs for meetings, live events, press conferences, and productions.
• Operate and troubleshoot arena production equipment for high-quality audio.
• Set up, install, test, and terminate broadcast and IT cabling (Cat6, coax, fiber).
• Serve as technical liaison with tenants, promoters, media partners, and internal teams.
• Lead A/V technician for remote productions when needed.
• Assist with pre-event planning, live-event execution, and post-event wrap-up.

Skills

Team player

Communication

Customer service

Live sound

Electrical basics

Production support

Stage operations

Independence

Education

High school diploma or GED

Degree in audio or broadcast production

Certification in audio engineering

Tools

Dante

Sound equipment

Job description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Essential Functions: The following are examples of the various functions required. The job requirements are not limited to the items on this list.

• Partner with HEAT Group departments to support audio-visual needs for meetings, live events, press conferences, presentations, and special productions.
• PowerPoint presentations, audio and videoconferences.
• Operation of audio-visual equipment during events with the aim to provide high quality visual presentation standards
• Positioning, installation and operation of equipment within all event areas.
• Perform all necessary pre-event checks as required for the event.
• Cooperate with specialized production agencies and visiting media companies in the provision of events and broadcasts.
• Set up & support press conferences
• Manage, operate, and troubleshoot arena production equipment and installations with professionalism, technical confidence, and attention to detail.
• Serve as a technical liaison for tenants, event promoters, touring personnel, media partners, and internal teams to help ensure A/V and broadcast systems perform at a high level.
• Work in a highly visible live-event environment supporting executives, clients, performers, media, staff, and guests with professional event services.
• Assist with pre-event planning, resource coordination, technical briefings, live-event execution, and post-event wrap-up.
• Assist with installation, testing, and termination of broadcast, IT, and audio cabling, including Cat6 Ethernet, coax, single-mode fiber, balanced audio, and related infrastructure.
• Support and mentor Broadcast Services personnel while serving as a lead A/V technician for remote productions when needed.
• Assists in maintaining and managing Arena’s audio systems. Assist with maintaining audio equipment inventory.
• Set up and break down audio equipment including microphones, sound speakers, recording equipment, connecting wires and cables, sound and mixing board, and related electronic systems for concerts, sporting events, meetings, conventions, presentations, and news conferences.
• Operate Arena Sound Control Booth. Operate control consoles for sound; Mixes, monitors, adjusts and enhances sound quality.
• Collaborate with all positions in a live production control room
• Diagnose and resolve audio system problems; Resolve technical issues when they arise

Desired Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

• A team-oriented technician with strong communication skills, a positive attitude, solid organization, good time management, and close attention to detail.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with all arena personnel and external clients.
• Advanced technical experience in live sound reinforcement, electrical fundamentals, production support, and stage/event operations.
• Ability to work independently, complete tasks with minimal supervision, and remain accountable in a live-event environment.
• High school diploma or G.E.D. required. A degree in audio, sound engineering, broadcast production, or a related field is a plus; an associate degree, four-year degree, or relevant certification is preferred.
• Technical expertise in sound engineering techniques (e.g. feedback equalization, patching, routing, digital plugins)
• Experience with live event sound production including mixing, hard-wired and wireless microphone setup, and PA system operation
• Experience with audio signal distribution and mixing systems
• Experience with audio-over-IP workflows, including Dante protocols and related software.
• Familiarity with systems such as Clear-Com, Yamaha, PreSonus, Shure, Lake Controller, Dante, and similar professional audio tools.
• Experience with sound editing and recording equipment.
• Installation experience with audio and video equipment is a plus
• Understanding of acoustics and sound transmission
• Must have a basic understanding of electrical wiring and flow
• Programming skills, preferred
• Creative thinking and attention to detail
• A quick study of tasks presented
• Able to prioritize tasks and needs that arise
• Troubleshooting in a stressful environment when necessary
• Professionalism regarding working with entities from internal departments, service providers, and show personnel
• Accustomed to working in a fast-paced environment with ability to multi-task and collaborate

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status entitled to protection under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. EOE & DFWP