Audio Technician - Event Technician

AVI-SPL, Inc.; Boston, Cambridge (MA, MA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 45,460; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid holidays and personal days

Training and development opportunities

Dynamic company culture

Job summary

AVI-SPL, Inc. is seeking an Event Production Technician to design, set up, and support onsite and hybrid events for a global technology client.

The role involves technical strategy, control room optimization, and real‑time quality control across video, audio, lighting, graphics, and streaming. You will work with robotic cameras, virtual platforms, and post‑production tools to deliver high‑quality client productions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in event production, broadcast, video production, or similar field.
• 1+ years of experience in onsite, virtual, and hybrid live events.
• Studio production and event experience.
• Experience with control room equipment including video switchers, audio consoles, robotic cameras, and video playback software.
• Knowledge of virtual production and meeting platforms.
• Keen eye for detail with knowledge of what creatively works well for broadcast production.
• Track record of being strategic, organized, detail‑oriented, flexible, and working well in a team; also capable of working independently.
• Ability to maintain composure and a positive attitude during high‑pressure situations.
• Strong work ethic, self‑direction, self‑motivation, patience, persistence, and perspective.
• Excellent collaboration and customer relationship skills; understand importance of white‑glove service.
• Ability to work independently and be self‑reliant in executing daily responsibilities.
• Consistent proactive preparation and timely responses to multiple channels of communication.
• Experience with Ross production environments and video switchers including Ultrix routers, Carbonite and Ultra switchers.
• Experience with audio production systems including Yamaha audio consoles, Dante audio routing networks, Shure microphones, and intercom systems.
• Experience with Panasonic PTZ Cameras.
• Familiarity with post‑production software including Adobe Premiere and Final Cut Pro.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical consultation on the production strategy based on the unique event goals, scope, and vision.
• Oversee design, setup, and configuration of all necessary control room elements to ensure a high‑quality event for client productions.
• Determine required hardware, equipment, and production assets needed for the event and oversee necessary testing and quality control on all items prior.
• Oversee the operational approach to fulfill the creative production needs for client events, including but not limited to: Technical direction, Audio mixing, Robotic cameras, Virtual platforms, Graphics, Video playback, Streaming, Lighting design, Teleprompter.
• Execute virtual events on various virtual event platforms such as StreamYard, Wirecast, and VMix.
• Provide support for staging and creative lighting design.
• Use expert knowledge of production equipment to ensure optimization of all equipment configurations and setups; recommend repair or replacement of equipment when needed.
• Collaborate on assessment and recommendation of solutions around overall strategy for studio and event spaces based on operational requirements.
• Participate in scheduled meetings with team members to ensure alignment on event procedures, scheduling, and production briefs.

Skills

event production

onsite/virtual/hybrid events

studio production

control room equipment

video switchers

virtual platforms

post-production software

Ross production environments

audio production

panasonic ptz cameras

premiere/final cut pro

college degree in video production

Education

Bachelor's degree in video production|broadcasting|communications

Tools

Ross Ultrix/Carbonite/Ultra switchers

Ultrix routers

Yamaha audio consoles

Dante audio routing

Shure microphones

intercom systems

Panasonic PTZ Cameras

Adobe Premiere/Final Cut Pro

Job description

The Event Production Technician will play a critical role in the design, setup, and support of onsite and hybrid events for an established global technology client.

Responsibilities

• Use technical expertise and creative innovation to contribute to the overall technical strategy of live events based on the creative vision and unique event scope.
• Utilize deep knowledge of video equipment and technology to ensure flawless operation of all video equipment and make real‑time adjustments to ensure quality control.
• Collaborate with team members to optimize the operational setup of the production control room and oversee troubleshooting of all aspects of the client's production facilities and control rooms.

Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities

• Provide technical consultation on the production strategy based on the unique event goals, scope, and vision.
• Oversee design, setup, and configuration of all necessary control room elements to ensure a high‑quality event for client productions.
• Determine required hardware, equipment, and production assets needed for the event and oversee necessary testing and quality control on all items prior.
• Oversee the operational approach to fulfill the creative production needs for client events, including but not limited to:
  • Technical direction
  • Audio mixing
  • Robotic cameras
  • Virtual platforms
  • Graphics
  • Video playback
  • Streaming
  • Lighting design
  • Teleprompter
• Execute virtual events on various virtual event platforms such as StreamYard, Wirecast, and VMix.
• Provide support for staging and creative lighting design.
• Use expert knowledge of production equipment to ensure optimization of all equipment configurations and setups; recommend repair or replacement of equipment when needed.
• Collaborate on assessment and recommendation of solutions around overall strategy for studio and event spaces based on operational requirements.
• Participate in scheduled meetings with team members to ensure alignment on event procedures, scheduling, and production briefs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in event production, broadcast, video production, or similar field.
• 1+ years of experience in onsite, virtual, and hybrid live events.
• Studio production and event experience.
• Experience with control room equipment including video switchers, audio consoles, robotic cameras, and video playback software.
• Knowledge of virtual production and meeting platforms.
• Keen eye for detail with knowledge of what creatively works well for broadcast production.
• Track record of being strategic, organized, detail‑oriented, flexible, and working well in a team; also capable of working independently.
• Ability to maintain composure and a positive attitude during high‑pressure situations.
• Strong work ethic, self‑direction, self‑motivation, patience, persistence, and perspective.
• Excellent collaboration and customer relationship skills; understand importance of white‑glove service.
• Ability to work independently and be self‑reliant in executing daily responsibilities.
• Consistent proactive preparation and timely responses to multiple channels of communication.
• Experience with Ross production environments and video switchers including Ultrix routers, Carbonite and Ultra switchers.
• Experience with audio production systems including Yamaha audio consoles, Dante audio routing networks, Shure microphones, and intercom systems.
• Experience with Panasonic PTZ Cameras.
• Familiarity with post‑production software including Adobe Premiere and Final Cut Pro.
• College degree in video production, broadcasting, communications or similar field.

Other Requirements

• Valid driver's license and safe driving record.
• Travel required based on production and service needs, including meetings at client offices and AVI‑SPL VideoLink offices.
• Ability to lift/carry 50 lbs.
• Ability to climb ladders and perform overhead work.

Benefits

• Medical benefits, including vision and dental.
• Paid holidays, sick days, and personal days.
• Enjoyable and dynamic company culture.
• Training and professional development opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

AVI‑SPL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law. AVI‑SPL is an AA/Disabled/Veteran Protected Employer VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

AVI‑SPL reserves the right to alter work hours and work location as necessary. Work hours may vary based on client requirements and may include travel to various locations in support of the account.

Pay Type: Hourly – Min Base: $25/hr – Max Base: $33.65/hr