Senior AV Engineer — Live & Hybrid Events

BNY; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

BNY is seeking a Senior Specialist, AV Technician/Engineer to join the Corporate Services team in NYC. You will lead end-to-end live and hybrid AV events, programming, operation, and post-event deliverables while collaborating with stakeholders and senior clientele.

The role requires hands-on expertise with audio and video systems, collaboration platforms, and control systems. Expect leadership of freelance technicians and rigorous documentation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in live event AV engineering (corporate, broadcast, or production environments).
• Hands-on expertise with the listed AV equipment and platforms.
• Strong documentation and organizational skills; meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to lift, stage and deploy AV gear; familiarity with safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Plan, set up, and operate AV systems for live and hybrid events; ensure high-quality audio/video for in-room and remote audiences.
• Program and run digital audio mixers, video switchers, routers, controllers, and playback systems.
• Mix FOH and broadcast audio; manage wireless systems; maintain clean signal flow and gain structure.
• Coordinate and operate collaboration platforms (Webex, Teams, Zoom, GlobalMeet) and Cisco codecs.
• Execute live camera/content switching to broadcast and in-room displays; manage run‑of‑show assets.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across Q-SYS and Crestron control systems; perform break/fix and gear swaps.
• Interpret as-built drawings; maintain technical records and event reports.
• Lead events with internal teams and freelance technicians; communicate under pressure with executives.

Skills

Audio engineering

Video engineering

Hybrid events

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Cisco Webex

Cisco UCM

Expressway

RoomOS

SIP

RTMP

HLS

Shure wireless

Yamaha DM/CL/QL

QLab/PlaybackPro

Job description

BNY is seeking a Senior Specialist, AV Technician/Engineer to join the Corporate Services team in NYC. You will lead end-to-end live and hybrid AV events, programming, operation, and post-event deliverables while collaborating with stakeholders and senior clientele.

The role requires hands-on expertise with audio and video systems, collaboration platforms, and control systems. Expect leadership of freelance technicians and rigorous documentation.