Audio Visual Technician

Songteller Hotel; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Songteller Hotel as an Audio Visual Technician, supporting live performances and corporate events in Downtown Nashville. You will operate audio, video, and lighting systems, ensuring exceptional execution for artists and guests.

With at least 2 years of experience in AV roles and strong technical knowledge, you will play a crucial role in live event production. Flexibility in scheduling is key to accommodate events throughout the week.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in an audio/video role for performance venues, hotels, or recording industries.
• Strong communication skills and knowledge of acoustics.
• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule for events.

Responsibilities

• Operate AV equipment for live performances and events.
• Coordinate production needs with venue leadership.
• Assist with setup and breakdown of equipment.

Skills

Audio/visual equipment operation

Stage lighting knowledge

Video engineering

Interpersonal skills

Flexible scheduling

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Herschend is seeking an experienced Audio Visual Technician to support live performances and private events in our newest hospitality venture, Dolly Parton's SongTeller Hotel, located in the heart of Downtown Nashville. Our Audio Visual Technicians will act as advocates for the property, assisting in ensuring world‑class technical execution and the delivery of exceptional experiences for artists and guests.

The AV Technician supports live and corporate events across multiple floors for Dolly Parton's SongTeller Hotel featuring 245 rooms, two F&B Entertainment venues, a market, and Dolly Parton's Museum. The role is responsible for setup, operation, and strike of audio, video and basic lighting systems for performances, rehearsals and special events. The ideal candidate is technically proficient, calm under pressure, collaborative, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced live performance and event environment. This role will report to Production Manager. To achieve success in this role, one must drive results while adhering to our Heartspitality® culture.

Summary of Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Serve as primary audio/visual equipment operator for live performances and events.
• Provide day‑to‑day technical and operational needs for sound, lights, video and backline equipment required for live performances and events.
• Work with venue leadership to coordinate onsite production during events, providing stage direction when needed.
• Advance show and production needs with client or artist teams for public and private events.
• Assist team and department lead in preventative maintenance and repair of all audio‑visual and lighting equipment.
• Report equipment technical issues to department lead or production manager.
• Assist visiting artists with equipment load‑in, set‑up, tear‑down, and load‑out of event production equipment.
• Interface with technical services and vendors, IT staff and other departments concerning technical systems.
• Maintain operational understanding of current audio/visual/lighting/backline technologies and production vendors.
• Ensure that all equipment is used and stored safely, in accordance with proper industry standards, from the load‑in through the load‑out.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for artists, clients, employees, etc., ensuring that all codes, laws, regulations, and emergency procedures are followed.

This job description is not an “all‑inclusive’’ list of the duties and responsibilities of this position or of the skills and abilities required to perform this position.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience working with an audio/video team for performance venue, hotel or touring and/or recording industry.
• Working knowledge of music, acoustics, stage lighting, and video engineering.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible schedule, able to host site inspections, support events and concerts at any time during a seven‑day a week period.

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