Media Services Audiovisual Technician

Wright State University; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Wright State University seeks an Audiovisual (AV) Events Technician to support academic and non-academic events on and off campus, ensuring high-quality operation of AV systems. The role applies broad knowledge to diagnose and resolve moderately complex issues, document resolutions, and improve service reliability and first-time fixes.

Key duties include on-site event management, load-in/out, operation of digital consoles, and collaboration with staff and clients.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with five years of related work experience, or two years post-secondary education with three years related work experience.
• Basic knowledge of audiovisual equipment, computer hardware, and presentation technologies.
• Demonstrated customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays based on event schedules.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite AV support for campus events, including lectures, performances, conferences, board meetings, and special programs.
• Plan and execute load-in, deployment, operation, and coordination of event logistics.
• Independently resolve routine and moderately complex AV issues using established tools and procedures.
• Operate digital audio consoles to mix, EQ, gate, and compress live sources.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Audiovisual equipment knowledge

Presentation technologies

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years post-secondary education

Tools

ServiceNow

AV monitoring tools

Job description

Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer.

Faculty Rank or Job Title

Job Category:

Job Category: IT

Department

Department Computing & Telecommunications

EEO number:

EEO number: 26C397

Position FTE

100%

Minimum Hourly Rate

Minimum Hourly Rate $20.58

Salary Band:

Salary Band: CS 17

Job Summary/Basic Function:

The Audiovisual (AV) Events Technician position provides support for academic and non-academic Wright State University events (on and off campus), ensuring consistent, high-quality operation of audiovisual systems across supported spaces. The role applies broad working knowledge to diagnose and resolve moderately complex issues, adapt established procedures when needed, and reduce repeat incidents through accurate resolution and documentation. The role contributes to service reliability and first-time resolution within the immediate support domain.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and five years (FT) related work experience, OR two years of post-secondary education and three years of (FT) related work experience.
• Basic knowledge of audiovisual equipment, computer hardware, and presentation technologies.
• Demonstrated customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays based on event schedules.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or Vocational Certificate in Electronics, Engineering, Communications, RTV (Radio, Television, Film), Broadcast Journalism, Information Systems, Recording & Production, Sound & Audio, Music, Show Production, Music Technology, or related field. Experience in the operation or installation of audio systems in conferencing centers, classrooms, and arenas, or experience with audio systems through work within AV installation and operation companies.
• Experience supporting live events, AV installations, or high-profile technical operations
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting and supporting AV/multimedia systems in classroom or enterprise environments.
• Experience supporting customers in a technical setting.
• Familiarity with ticketing systems (e.g., ServiceNow) and ability to meet service level expectations.
• Experience with AV monitoring tools and preventative maintenance practices
• Ability to create and maintain technical documentation, knowledge base articles, and troubleshooting guides.

Essential Functions and percent of time:

70%
Technical Event Management & Support
Provide onsite AV support for campus events, including lectures, performances, conferences, board meetings, and special programs. Event setup to teardown: plan and execute load-in, deployment, operation, and coordination of event logistics. Independently resolves routine and moderately complex AV issues using established tools, procedures, and judgment. Operate digital audio consoles to mix, EQ, gate, and compress live sources. Design event-appropriate audio packages including front-of-house, monitors, and wireless microphone systems. Manage signal flow and gain structure from input through amplification. Offer responsive, on-the-ground troubleshooting and support for faculty, staff, guest speakers, and performers. Train customers on the operation of systems as needed. Coordinate with Student Union Administration and clients through weekly production meetings reviewing upcoming events and tasks.
20%
Nutter Center & Electronic Classroom Support
Assist audio/video production crew and broadcast director with the production of ESPN+ broadcasts and in-house productions for all the athletic events in the Nutter Center and at all remote athletic facilities. At the direction of the broadcast Engineer: deliver, setup and operate equipment for broadcasting/web streaming. Support may include non-athletic events delivered within the Nutter Center facility. Assist Classroom Engineers with tier 2/3 support for academic classrooms, administrative conference rooms, and other meeting spaces. This support includes

Essential Functions and percent of time (cont'd):

Non-Essential Functions and percent of time:

Working Conditions

Involves climbing ladders, stooping, bending and lifting up to 50 pounds. May be required to enter spaces with bio-chemical hazard precautions. Occasionally involves extensive walking, with or without pushing utility carts.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Posting Date

Posting Date 09/15/2026

First Consideration Date:

First Consideration Date: 10/05/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a high school diploma or GED and five years (FT) related work experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have two years of post-secondary education?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have basic knowledge of audiovisual equipment, computer hardware, and presentation technologies?
  • Yes
  • No

3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy., Dayton, OH 45435 USA