AV Tech - Ole Red Orlando

opryentertainment; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Opry Entertainment is seeking an experienced AV technician/engineer to operate audio, video, and lighting for music performances at a restaurant, bar, and entertainment destination in Orlando. You will ensure world-class technical execution and support visiting artists and guests.

Responsibilities include load-in/load-out, stage direction, and collaboration with IT and other departments to ensure safe, compliant operation of all gear.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years of experience as audio or video engineer for music acts, venues, or hotel A/V departments.
• Hands-on experience with equipment repair and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Operate primary audio/visual equipment for performances and events.
• Provide day-to-day technical needs for sound, lights, video, and backline equipment.
• Coordinate onsite production with venue leadership during events and provide stage direction as needed.
• Assist in preventative maintenance and repair of AV and lighting gear.

Skills

Audio engineering

Lighting

Video engineering

Stage management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

AV equipment repair

Audio mixers

Job description

Serve as technician and supporting engineer, operating audio, video, and lighting equipment for music performances for a restaurant, bar, and entertainment destination. Ensure world-class technical execution and the delivery of quality experiences for visiting artists and guests. Reports to Manager of Production.

• Serve as primary audio/visual equipment operator for music performances and events.
• Provide day-to-day technical and operational needs for sound, lights, video, and backline equipment required for music performances and events.
• Work with venue leadership to coordinate onsite production during events, providing stage direction when needed.
• Assist department leads in preventative maintenance and repair of audio-visual and lighting equipment and media appliances.
• 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, 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 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required

Experience

• 2+ years of experience working as audio or video engineer for a national touring act, production vendor/supplier, performance venue, and/or hotel A/V department
• Hands-on experience required with equipment repair procedures and maintenance

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of music, acoustics, stage lighting, and video engineering is required

This position requires a pre-employment drug screening (4-panel: phencyclidine, cocaine, amphetamines, and opiates).