Audio Visual Broadcast Technician

Dallas Co; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the entertainment industry seeks an AV Broadcast Technician to provide technical services at The Star in Frisco. The role involves supporting live events, managing AV systems, and collaborating with various teams. Ideal candidates will have operational video experience and strong communication skills, with a focus on ensuring high-quality AV production.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of operational video experience in AV production.
• Knowledge of live broadcast programming concepts and AV equipment.
• Ability to lift and/or move 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Set up and assist with internal and third-party events.
• Support production truck broadcast engineers.
• Train back-up personnel to ensure vital positions are covered.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Planning Skills

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Education

Trade School or High School Degree/GED

College Degree (preferred)

Tools

Evertz Magnum Router

DANTE

Chyron Hego

Grass Valley Switchers

EVS

Nexio Equipment

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

The AV BROADCAST TECHNICIAN provides AV technical services for The Star in Frisco. Such services include technical support for Control Room(s), audio-video equipment, IT interface, and signal routing/patching. This role is based out of The Star in Frisco, TX.

Job Duties: include the following; other duties may be assigned.

• Set up and assist with internal and third-party events, in-venue show presentation.
• Support production truck broadcast engineers and third-party clients with interfacing to house AV systems.
• Ensure that all broadcast and third-party interfaces to the house are routed correctly.
• Works with clients to collect and integrate still and motion graphics for show integration.
• Manages the archiving and organization of electronic graphics, production elements, and related assets.
• Monitors Momentus software for scheduling and event AV requests.
• Keeps up with industry trends to make updates as soon as reasonably possible.
• Establish and maintain technical standards, policies, and procedures to ensure broadcast systems are scalable, reliable, and maintainable.
• Work collaboratively with company/stadium staff, contractors, and service providers to ensure efficiency throughout the planning and operation of events.
• Serve as AV liaison to event clients as needed.
• Train back-up personnel to ensure that vital positions are always covered.
• Interfaces well with interns and contract labor.
• Monitors the use of materials and expendables.
• Perform other functions and activities across all DCFC owned properties as directed

Qualifications:

• Requires 2-3 years of operational video experience in AV production, Trade School or High School degree/GED required (College Degree preferred, comparable work experience will be considered).
• Strong abilities to organize, plan, and prioritize AV production workflows.
• Knowledge of live broadcast programming concepts, principles, methodologies, and techniques.
• Understanding of and ability to operate video/audio/graphics/lighting equipment for live productions.
• Professional communication skills; comfortable being the point of contact for any AV situation, to effectively communicate with other departments.
• Knowledge of Evertz Magnum router, DANTE, Chyron Hego, Grass Valley switchers, EVS, and Nexio equipment.
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite software(s), specifically, Photoshop, Media Encoder, and Premiere.
• Deep understanding of video and graphic formats with the ability to encode and ingest files into specific server systems.
• Able to demonstrate flexibility and quickly adapt to changes while maintaining high levels of productivity and effectiveness under pressure.
• Position requires the ability to walk, stand, sit, bend, reach with hands or arms, twist, turn, and climb stairs.
• Position requires the ability to lift and/or move 50 pounds.
• May be required to work for a variety of hours, including some nights, weekends, and holidays, as determined by the event schedule

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