Audio Visual Technician

Hotel at Auburn University; Auburn, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Hotel at Auburn University is seeking an Audio-Visual Technician to support in-house and off-site events with AV services. You will handle client requests, maintain gear, and promote our services to guests and external clients.

The role requires hands-on operation of audio and video equipment, including digital consoles, DMX lighting, Pro Presenter, and HD-SDI systems. Training and inventory management are also part of the duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in a related field.
• 1–3 years of AV-related experience.

Responsibilities

• Handle in-house and off-site client AV requests.
• Maintain and service AV equipment for events.
• Promote and sell AV services to guests and clients.
• Operate AV gear including audio consoles, lighting, video software, and video switching devices.
• Maintain inventory control of all AV equipment.
• Train Banquet/A-V Setup team in AV technologies.

Skills

AV systems

Event support

Adobe software

Video streaming

Pro Presenter

HD-SDI video

Training others

Inventory management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Audio Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Digital audio consoles

DMX lighting software

Video conferencing hardware

Pro Presenter

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Job Summary

The Audio-Visual Technician will act as an aid to in-house and off-site guests and clientele requiring Audio-Visual support services.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for handling in-house and off-site client requests.
• Responsible for maintenance and service to all in-house and off-site AV equipment.
• Responsible for the sales and promoting of our services to in-house guests and offsite clientele.
• Responsible for the operation of technical Audio-Visual gear and services including, but not limited to the following:
• Digital audio consoles
• Wireless audio systems
• DMX lighting software
• Video presentation software such as Pro Presenter
• Basic projection/ pixel mapping software
• Video switching/scaling/distribution devices
• Adobe Software related to video, image, audio, and motion graphic creation and editing.
• Technical understanding of hybrid A-V systems such as broadcast HD-SDI, DVI, HDMI as well as video conferencing hardware and software; Polycom, Tandberg, Lync, WebEx, GoTo meeting.
• Video streaming principles, embedded audio, and various HD video streaming codecs.
• Maintains inventory control of all AV equipment.
• Must be able to assist in training Banquet/ A-V Setup team in A-V Technologies as well as banquet event setup.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Ability to obtain any government-required licenses or certificates as well as A-V trade certifications.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Adobe Software

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in Audio Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field is preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in an Audio-Visual related role.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, and kneeling.
• Ability to work in a very fast-paced environment with considerable noise.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.