AV/VC Events Technician

Covestic Inc; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Covestic Inc. seeks an AV Events Technician to support large-scale corporate events with in-room AV, streaming, and live production execution.

You will assist with starting in-room presentations, provide dedicated technical support for AV equipment, and may work flexible hours including after hours and weekends. Responsibilities include operating A1/A2 roles, setting up and configuring gear, and ensuring high-quality event playback and audio/video integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required; experience/skill level considered.
• AVIXA CTS certification preferred.
• Experience working on corporate events is desired.

Responsibilities

• Act as event production A1 or A2, Graphics, or TD/switching as needed.
• Set up, configure, operate, and support event productions.
• Understand current audio/video standards and equipment.
• Serve as primary point of contact for all audio and video production items for events.
• Ensure well-produced events for streaming and in-person experience.
• Follow run-of-show for show flow.
• Collaborate with crew before and during shows.
• Attend pre-show production meetings.
• Test all show playback elements for proper playout.
• Follow event content to ensure maximum quality.
• Maintain accurate audio levels and video feeds for records.
• Program and operate switchers, graphics, mixers, mics, and AV gear.
• Manage gear configuration upgrades and develop new show elements.
• Place and track lav microphones with presenters.
• Prepare, organize, and track handheld mics and other equipment.
• Reset space to pre-production standards.
• Communicate with Executive Leadership and support staff for high-profile events.
• Collaborate with clients and departments across the company.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Multitask

Adaptability

Professionalism

Independent work

Explain AV concepts

AVIXA CTS

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Zoom

Google Suite

Keynote

Slack

Dante Controller

Smaart 8

Qlab/Playback Pro/Quicktime

Routers & Switchers

Audio Mixers

Microphones

Lighting Boards

Cameras

Job description

The AV Events Team provides comprehensive event support throughout the lifecycle of large-scale corporate events. Comprising individuals skilled in AV technical pre-production, equipment recommendations, and live event technical execution, the team is seeking an AV Events Technician to offer ancillary event support services. The role may involve assisting with starting an in-room presentation, providing dedicated technical support for in-room AV equipment, and potentially working flexible hours, including after normal business hours or on weekends.

Responsibilities

• Act as event production A1 or A2, Graphics, or TD/switching, depending on show needs
• Set up, configure, operate, and facilitate support for event productions
• Possess an advanced understanding of current audio/video standards and equipment
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all audio and video production items for events
• Ensure a well-produced event for both streaming and event space experience
• Use and follow the run-of-show document as a guide for proper show flow
• Partner with other crew members on the execution of elements both before and during shows
• Attend pre-show production meetings with the crew to review responsibilities
• Ensure testing of all show playback elements for proper playout
• Follow the event content closely to execute with maximum quality
• Be responsible for ensuring that proper audio levels and video feeds for records are precise
• Ability to program and operate switchers, graphics, mixers, microphones, and all ancillary audio gear
• Manage gear configuration upgrades and develop new show elements
• Work with presenters to properly place and track lav microphones
• Prepare, organize, and track handheld microphones and other equipment as needed
• Reset space after events to pre-production standards
• Communicate with Executive Leadership and corresponding support staff to facilitate high-profile events
• Work and communicate with clients (called users) and different departments within the company

Skills

• Detail-oriented and motivated self-starter
• Ability to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines
• Adaptability and ability to work well with varied personalities
• High level of professionalism and ability to be helpful and maintain composure under pressure
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance but willing to ask the right questions when needed
• Ability to simplify AV technical information or workflows for those unfamiliar with the jargon
• Bachelor's degree is preferred but not required; experience/skill level is considered
• Preferred Certifications: AVIXA CTS
• Previous experience working on corporate events in a corporate setting
• AV Signal Flow & Troubleshooting
• Familiarity with various AV equipment and systems including routers, switchers, recording devices, audio mixers, microphones, lighting boards, cameras, and software such as Zoom, Google Suite, Keynote, Slack, Dante Controller, Smaart 8, Mbox/Qlab/Playback Pro/Quicktime
• Note any equipment failures and report to the AV team