Lead A1 - Audio Technician

International Audio-Visual; Whippany (NJ); On-site; USD 34,440,000 - 61,992,000; Full time

Job summary

International Audio Visual (IAV) in Whippany, NJ seeks an experienced A1 Audio Engineer/Technician to join our live event production team. You’ll lead audio for corporate events, galas, conferences, and performances, ensuring seamless sound and client satisfaction.

Ideal candidates have hands-on live event production experience, strong knowledge of signal flow, and proficiency with modern digital consoles. This is a live-production, on-site role offering diverse events and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Proven professional experience as an A1 / Live Audio Engineer.
• Strong understanding of live audio signal flow and system design.
• Experience operating professional digital mixing consoles.
• Experience with wireless microphones and RF systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot audio and equipment issues under pressure.
• Comfortable working directly with clients and event producers.
• Ability to read input lists, stage plots, patch sheets, and system diagrams.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and occasional travel.

Responsibilities

• Serve as A1 and lead audio engineer for live events.
• Build, configure, and operate professional live sound systems.
• Mix FOH and/or program audio for corporate and live events.
• Manage microphones, wireless systems, RF coordination, playback, monitors, and communications.
• Work with presenters, speakers, performers, producers, and event teams.
• Conduct system checks, line checks, sound checks, and troubleshooting.
• Read and understand audio signal flow and system diagrams.
• Troubleshoot audio issues quickly and calmly in a live environment.
• Coordinate with A2s, technicians, video, lighting, staging, and production teams.
• Interface directly with clients and event producers in a professional manner.
• Load in, set up, operate, and strike audio systems as required.
• Maintain a high standard of quality, organization, and professionalism on every show.

Skills

A1 Live Audio Engineer

Live event experience

Client-facing

Flexible hours

Tools

Yamaha consoles

Allen & Heath

DiGiCo

Avid

Dante

Shure Axient/ULX-D

Job description

International Audio Visual (IAV) | Whippany, NJ

Bringing Events to Life, Not Just Renting Stuff.

International Audio Visual (IAV) is looking for an experienced A1 Audio Engineer/Technician to join our live event production team. We’re looking for someone who understands that live audio is more than pushing faders — it’s about creating a seamless experience for the audience, presenters, performers, and client.

THIS IS A LIVE PRODUCTION POSITION

A1 Audio Engineer — Live Events

International Audio Visual (IAV) | Whippany, NJ

Bringing Events to Life, Not Just Renting Stuff.

International Audio Visual (IAV) is looking for an experienced A1 Audio Engineer/Technician to join our live event production team. We’re looking for someone who understands that live audio is more than pushing faders — it’s about creating a seamless experience for the audience, presenters, performers, and client.

We are specifically seeking an A1 with hands-on live event production experience.

Our ideal candidate has experience mixing and managing audio for corporate events, conferences, galas, live performances, meetings, awards programs, worship services, or other live productions.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as A1 and lead audio engineer for live events
• Build, configure, and operate professional live sound systems
• Mix FOH and/or program audio for corporate and live events
• Manage microphones, wireless systems, RF coordination, playback, monitors, and communications
• Work with presenters, speakers, performers, producers, and event teams
• Conduct system checks, line checks, sound checks, and troubleshootingRead and understand audio signal flow and system diagrams
• Troubleshoot audio issues quickly and calmly in a live environment
• Coordinate with A2s, technicians, video, lighting, staging, and production teams
• Interface directly with clients and event producers in a professional manner
• Load in, set up, operate, and strike audio systems as required
• Maintain a high standard of quality, organization, and professionalism on every show

What We’re Looking For

Required:

• Proven professional experience as an A1 / Live Audio Engineer
• Strong understanding of live audio signal flow and system design
• Experience operating professional digital mixing consoles
• Experience with wireless microphones and RF systems
• Ability to troubleshoot audio and equipment issues under pressure
• Comfortable working directly with clients and event producers
• Ability to read input lists, stage plots, patch sheets, and system diagrams
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and occasional travel

Strongly Preferred

• Corporate AV experience
• Experience with conferences, galas, awards shows, and executive events
• Experience with platforms such as Yamaha, Allen & Heath, DiGiCo, Avid, or similar professional digital consoles
• Experience with Dante and digital audio networking
• Experience with Shure Axient, ULX-D, QLX-D, or similar wireless systems
• Experience leading an audio department or supervising A2s/technicians

The Right Person

You are the person a producer can hand an audio plot to and say, "You've got audio."

You know how to build a system, make it sound great, anticipate problems before they happen, and remain calm when something inevitably goes wrong.

You're technically strong, but you're also client-focused, professional, dependable, and easy to work with.

At IAV, our technicians are an important part of the client experience. We aren't simply showing up to operate equipment — we're there to help bring the event to life.

About IAV

International Audio Visual is a veteran-founded, full-service event production and AV company based in Whippany, New Jersey. We support corporate, nonprofit, association, municipal, and private events throughout the region.

Our work includes live event production, audio, video, lighting, staging, LED video walls, streaming, and hybrid events.

We believe in bringing events to life — not just renting stuff.

Candidates without professional live-event A1 experience will not be considered for this specific role, but may be considered for other AV technician roles we have.