Big Night Live - AV Technician

DeKalb Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 31,822 - 45,323; Part time

Job summary

Big Night Entertainment Group is seeking an Audio-Visual Technician for part-time, non-exempt work in the Boston area. Responsibilities include providing audio reinforcement, lighting and video support for live events, and handling load-in/load-out of equipment.

The role requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, lift up to 75 lbs, and manage multiple projects. Prior experience with pro audio and video systems is preferred, with strong interpersonal skills essential for

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in live event production.
• Experience with pro audio, lighting, and/or video systems.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide audio reinforcement, lighting or video for live events.
• Load-in/load-out of production equipment and rentals.
• Set up and break down production equipment for events.
• Assist touring crew with stands, mics, cables, etc.
• Assist with maintenance of sound, lighting, video, and stage gear.
• Interact with visiting production teams to ensure show success.
• Operate A/V systems across the venue.
• Cables and patching of mics and DI boxes; assist backline setup.

Skills

Pro audio systems

Lighting systems

Video systems

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Tools

Midas Consoles

Q-SYS Processing

Obsidian Onyx

Kramer routing

Job description

• Base Pay $28.00 / Hour
• Job Category Production, Part-Time
• Employee Type Non-Exempt

Contact information

• Email [e-mail]

Description

As an Audio-Visual Technician, a typical day might include the following:

• Providing audio reinforcement, lighting or video enhancement for live events
• Performing load-in and load out of band equipment and rental equipment when necessary
• Setting-up and breaking-down all production equipment necessary for the event
• Assisting touring crew with providing house stands, microphones, cables, etc
• Assisting with maintenance and repair of sound, light, video and stage equipment
• Interacting with visiting production crew to ensure a successful show by using strong interpersonal skills
• Operating systems pertaining to audio, lighting, and/or video throughout the entire venue
• Cabling and patching of microphones, DIs, and assisting with backline set-up if needed
• If necessary, assisting the production manager and live sound engineer with technical advance specific to your position
• Assisting with any special events operations in any of the previous mentioned capacity
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

This job might be for you if you demonstrate the following abilities and meet the following qualifications:

• At least 1 year previous experience in a similar role in high-volume live event production
• Experience with pro audio, lighting, and/or video systems
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Must possess superior interpersonal communication and organizational skills
• Must be able to liftup to 75lbs
• You are able to work in an environment with moderate to loud noise level and extreme lighting changes
• Knowledge and proficiency in digital mixing consoles and routing systems required. Midas Consoles/Q-SYS Processing systems experience preferred
• Knowledge and proficiency in professional lighting control required. Obsidian Onyx control experience preferred
• Knowledge and proficiency in professional video systems required. Kramer video routing experience preferred

Physical Demands / Work Environment / Hours

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential work functions.

• May be required to lift or move up to 75 lbs using proper lifting techniques and withstand long hours on your feet in a fast-paced, high energy environment with moderate to loud noise level and extreme lighting changes
• Non-typical office hours will be customary for this part-time position including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Summary

Big Night Entertainment Group operates some of the hottest, cutting edge restaurants and nightclubs in New England such as The Grand, Big Night Live and Empire. Fueled by driven, passionate people, Big Night is known for its consistent growth, cutting edge sophisticated design, superior cuisines and raising the bar in hospitality and service standards. Big Night is an employee focused company as recognized by our staff as the Boston Globe TOP place to work.

We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes team members with various backgrounds and experiences. We believe this enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout the community. All are encouraged to apply.

Big Night is always looking for talented, ambitious professionals to join our staff.If you have a passion for hospitality and a commitment to superior guest service, we want you to join our team today.

Big Night Entertainment Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.