AV Events Technician L3

Covestic Inc; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Covestic Inc AV Events team seeks an AV Events Specialist to lead technical pre-production, equipment recommendations, and live event execution in premier screening theaters and production spaces. This role covers as Technical Director, Lead Video Engineer, and Technical Production Manager, directing video system setups and show flow.

Responsibilities include coordinating with crew, testing playback, managing gear, and supporting hybrid/virtual platforms such as Google Meet and Zoom.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, industry-related experience, or certifications (AVIXA CTS, CompTIA A+)
• Customer service experience

Responsibilities

• Act as event production Technical Director, Lead Video Engineer, and/or Technical Production Manager, adapting to show needs
• Set up, configure, operate, and facilitate support for event production spaces
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all audio, video, and broadcast production needs
• Use and follow the run-of-show document as a guide for proper show flow details
• Partner with other crew members on the execution of elements before and during shows
• Attend pre-show production meetings to review responsibilities
• Ensure testing of all show playback elements for proper playout
• Ensure all switchers, graphics, mixers, microphones, and ancillary gear are in working order
• Understand roles and responsibilities of an AV production team on events
• Reset space after events to pre-production standards
• Note any equipment failures and elevate to the AV team through the ticket system
• Previous experience supporting hybrid and virtual event platforms and workflows
• Assist with inventory management and quality control for client-owned equipment

Skills

Customer service experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Industry-related experience

AVIXA CTS

CompTIA A+

Job description

The AV Events team, a collective of professionals providing AV technical pre-production, equipment recommendations, and live event technical execution, is seeking an AV Events Specialist. This role involves acting as the primary contact for technical support in premier screening theaters/event production spaces, including virtual and hybrid events on Google Meet and Zoom platforms. The AV Events Specialist will serve as a Technical Director, Lead Video Engineer, and/or Technical Production Manager, directing the setup of video systems, operating the Video Switcher, and managing overall show production.

Responsibilities

• Act as event production Technical Director, Lead Video Engineer, and/or Technical Production Manager, adapting to show needs
• Set up, configure, operate, and facilitate support for event production spaces
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all audio, video, and broadcast production needs
• Use and follow the run-of-show document as a guide for proper show flow details
• Partner with other crew members on the execution of elements before and during shows
• Attend pre-show production meetings to review responsibilities
• Ensure testing of all show playback elements for proper playout
• Ensure all switchers, graphics, mixers, microphones, and ancillary gear are in working order
• Understand roles and responsibilities of an AV production team on events
• Reset space after events to pre-production standards
• Note any equipment failures and elevate to the AV team through the ticket system
• Previous experience supporting hybrid and virtual event platforms and workflows
• Assist with inventory management and quality control for client-owned equipment

Skills

• Bachelor's degree, industry-related experience, or certifications (AVIXA CTS, CompTIA A+)
  Customer service experience

Audio

• Digital Audio Consoles: Intermediate to advanced proficiency with CL, TF or DM series (building mixes, live mixing, monitoring, and signal path troubleshooting).
• Wireless Systems & RF: Experienced with Shure Wireless Workbench and RF coordination, along with lavalier mic placement techniques.
• Networked Audio: Experienced with Dante Controller for basic subscription routing and troubleshooting.
• VideoCamera Operation: Skilled in simultaneously controlling multiple PTZ cameras while also switching video.
• Video Switching & Routing: Hands-on experience with Ross Carbonite (or similar)—building looks, programming PiPs and transitions, live switching, and real-time troubleshooting. Experience with Ross Ultrix routers is a big plus.
• Video Routing: Experience with Ross Ultrix routers is a big plus.
• Network Video: Familiar with connecting NDI devices, not required but will come in handy.
• LED Walls: Familiar with best practices for optimizing content for LED walls as well as basic troubleshooting.
• Passionate about Video: Passionate about video technicals (camera and sensor types, frame rates, resolutions, routers, codecs, and container formats) is a big plus.
• Familiarity with building and recording looks.
• Familiarity with ETC Lighting consoles.
• Highly experienced with video conferencing best practices and limitations.
• Highly experienced with coaching virtual participants.
• A passion for keeping up-to-speed with new features in apps like Google Meet and Zoom Webinar.
• Recording & Encoders: Fundamental experience operating recording/streaming encoders (AJA, Epiphan, Elemental, etc.)
• Live Streaming & Virtual Events: Experienced with virtual/live-stream event production and directing crew on comms (YouTube, BrandLive, Twitch, Zoom Webinars) is a big plus.
• Detail-oriented and motivated self-starter
• Ability to prioritize departmental functions and meet deadlines
• Adaptability and ability to work well with varied personalities and teams across the enterprise
• High level of professionalism, emotional intelligence, and ability to maintain composure under pressure (particularly with A-list talent or executives)
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance but willing to ask the right questions when needed
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate in a team environment
• Attentive to tickets and Slack channels, responding in a timely and concise manner