AV & Event Support Technician (Onsite)

Astreya; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental

Vision

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

Astreya is hiring an AV & Event Support Technician to ensure flawless events on-site in San Francisco. The role involves hands-on operation of audio, video, lighting and cameras, plus remote coordination via Zoom, Google Meet, and Streamyard.

You’ll work with executives and diverse teams, often needing flexible hours and weekend coverage. You’ll manage pre-event setup, run-of-show production, and post-event reporting while maintaining spaces and equipment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years minimum experience in a similar role.
• Experience managing events and webinars remotely via Zoom.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver events on-site or remotely via Zoom/Meet/Streamyard.
• Operate audio/lighting/vision and PTZ cameras for events.
• Coordinate events using ticketing/booking systems and liaise with stakeholders.
• Maintain event spaces and provide post-event reports as requested.
• Serve as primary AV contact for venues and third-party vendors.

Skills

Event coordination

Customer service

AV/VC systems

Networking basics

Video editing

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Windows Media

Apple QuickTime

Job description

AV & Event Support Technician (Onsite) - Astreya Logo### AV & Event Support Technician (Onsite)Apply: San Francisco, CA: Posted Today: R0017822The Audio Visual Support Technician’s prime function is to provide Event, AV and VC technical support and be the main point of contact for all events requiring AV & Event support.The position involves a high degree of exposure, working sometimes with executives and directors, to provide the services listed above and requires a flexible approach to working schedules including early start and late finish and occasional weekend support. ## Event Support* Hands-on delivery of events either on-site or remotely via / Zoom / Google Meet / Streamyard* Operate event production equipment including but not limited to audio desk, lighting desk, vision mixer and PTZ cameras and operation* Work with teams and stakeholders using ticketing or booking system system to coordinate events* Provide full event production support either on your own for smaller events or as part of a team for larger events* Manage the day-to-day housekeeping and maintenance of event spaces* Work with clients/stakeholders who might not be technically minded in pre-production to explain the capabilities of the space and go over best practice to ensure the event is a success* Provide feedback on possible enhancements and improvements to the space* Manage client expectations on production issues* Liaise across different levels within the immediate team, the client’s organization, and third-party vendors* Escalate any operational issues to the appropriate level of support and make suggestions for improvements* Produce event related and other types of reports as requested by the manager* Serves as the primary contact for event coordination requiring AV beyond the general meeting setup* Run AV events for corporate communications to employees, including pre-event practice runs with speakers, testing of audio, video equipment, etc* Consults with internal stakeholders to understand requirements for meetings in rental spaces that do not have advanced AV setup.* Serve as key contact for third party AV vendors at venue locations.* Manage high profile, global events* Ensure all equipment is operational prior to events, has been tested, and escalates when there are logistical issues that could impact the event* Basic Video encoding and editing skills ## Video / Audio Conferencing* Video/Audio conference setup support* Ensure all equipment is operational in advance of meeting and handover to host to be able to operate the call* Manages equipment and software upgrades* Commissioning and testing of all new and relocated video conference systems* Assist with support for video/audio conferencing problems. Investigate faults and recommend further actions to rectify, working with external vendors when necessary. ## AV Meeting Room Support* Ensure all multimedia/presentation rooms are maintained in good working order* AV equipment set-up and support* Presentation/multimedia meeting room support, including duration support* Assist with support for multimedia broadcasting* Quick response to emergency/ad-hoc requests ## Faults & Room Checks* Carry out regular preventative room checks, ensuring all equipment functions correctly in accordance with the room check procedure* Ensure that all faults are reported in the correct way and in a timely manner* Proactive maintenance/reporting to ensure all AV equipment is always of the highest standard and functioning correctly* Providing support, including on-the-spot diagnosis and rectification of faults and problems as and when they occur, escalating using established procedures* Carry out all power down/up when required, usually involving out-of-hours overtime commitments ## General Duties* Maintaining the cleanliness and presentability of all AV rooms, stores and equipment* Mentor other members of the team, including freelancers* Assist with the training of all technical team members* Advise clients on best practice* Provide regular feedback and service improvements recommendations* Focus on service/operational issues for review ## Experience & Skills Required* Flexible approach to working schedules to include out of hours (early or late) and weekends* Must have experience in managing events and webinars remotely via Zoom /* Working unsupervised* Encoding of video and audio content.* Media and web content integration (packaging). Knowledge of Windows Media, Apple Quicktime, .mp4 and Flash encoding formats.* Operating various types of equipment such as camera controllers, audio mixing desks and lighting consoles* Read and understand AV schematics* Data gathering, reporting, metrics and administrative skills* Liaising with clients and event planners on a daily basis - white glove customer service approach* Event support experience* Excellent customer service skills and experience* Excellent communication skills* AV / VC Systems experience in a Corporate environment* Ability to read building schematics and installation diagrams in order to troubleshoot* Understanding of TCP/IP networking* Understanding of different audio and video protocols and codecs required* Ability to draft and present technical reports in English* Providing feedback for service improvements* 3 years minimum experience in a similar role* Experience video editing in Adobe Premiere Pro ## Additional InformationAstreya Partners is an equal employment and affirmative action employer. We evaluate qualified applicants on merit and business needs and not on race, color, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other factor protected by law.**Salary Range**$21.27 - $33.58 USD (Hourly)* *Please note that the salary information provided herein is base pay only (gross); it does not include other forms of compensation which may or may not apply to this specific position, namely, performance-based bonuses, benefits-related payments, or other general incentives - none of which are guaranteed, may be subject to specific eligibility requirements, and are wholly within the discretion of Astreya to remit.** *Further, the salary information noted above is a range that consists of a minimum and maximum rate of pay for this specific position. Where an applicant or employee is placed on this range will depend and be contingent on objective, documented work-related considerations like education, experience, certifications, licenses, preferred qualifications, among other factors.***Astreya** **offers comprehensive** **b****enefits to all Regular, Full-Time Employees,** **including:*** Medical provided through UHC (PPO, HSA, Surest options) / Medical provided through Kaiser (HMO option only) for California employees only* Dental provided through UHC* Nationwide Vision provided by UHC* Flexible Spending Account for Health & Dependent Care* Pre-Tax Account for Commuter Benefit/Parking & Transit (location-specific)* Continuing Education and Professional Development via various integrated platforms, e.g. Udemy and Coursera* Corporate Wellness Program provided by Goomi Group* Employee Assistance Program* Wellness Days 401k Plan* Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance* Short Term & Long Term Disability* Critical Illness, Critical Hospital, and Voluntary Accident Insurance* Tuition Reimbursement (available 6 months after start date, capped)* Paid Time Off (accrued and prorated, maximum of 120 hours annually)* Paid Holidays* Any other statutory leaves, paid time, or other ancillary benefits required under state and federal law### Welcome to AstreyaWe’re so glad you’re here. Use this space to explore career opportunities, track your application, and take next steps with a global team that values people and progress.### About AstreyaAstreya is a global IT managed services provider dedicated to creating technology solutions that are reliable and human-centered. We partner with the world’s most innovative organizations to optimize modern IT environments across the digital workplace, cloud, data, AI, and enterprise platforms. Our people are our strength. Across regions and roles, Astreyans bring deep expertise, curiosity, and a commitment to excellence. We believe great technology starts with great humans, which is why we invest in learning, collaboration, and career growth. At Astreya, transparency, accountability, and trust guide how we work with each other and our customers. We foster an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives are valued and everyone has the opportunity to make an impact.Join us to build solutions that matter and shape the future of IT together.