Job Description

Job Description

TECHEAD is celebrating over thirty-five years of incredible heritage, talent, and accomplishments! To learn more about TECHEAD, visit us at TECHEAD.com or on Glassdoor.

Audio/Video Technician

Contract: 6 Months, with continued extensions

Onsite 100%

Local Candidates Only

Richmond, VA

No C2C Candidates

POSITION SUMMARY

Techead is seeking applicants for the position of Audio-Visual Technician. In this position, the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the live streaming and A/V production of proceedings, ceremonies, conferences, live and pre-recorded

training sessions, as well as other events.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for full life cycle of in-person and hybrid events ; Events vary in size, up to ~500 attendees. This includes planning, setup, production, and tear down of all needed equipment.
• Working with digital audio mixers, powered speakers, and wireless microphones.
• Setting up audio boards, audio snakes, stage boxes, and antennas.
• Routing audio feeds to appropriate faders, buses/mixes, and sends.
• Meeting with event coordinators to discuss audio, lighting, and video requirements.
• Altering venue arrangements according to event requirements.
• Edit recordings of events to organizers’ expectations.
• Conducting audio, video, and performance quality checks on AV equipment.
• Operating audio and video equipment during live events.
• Troubleshooting equipment.
• Striking audio and video equipment and packing up after events.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills along with ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Some after hours and statewide travel is required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 3 years of professional working experience with audio visual equipment.
• Experienced in operating digital audio mixers and wireless microphones.
• 3 years of live production experience.
• Experience in post-production editing.
• Working knowledge of video conferencing platforms in a live production environment.
• Working knowledge of PC’s & basic understanding of network topology.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment.
• Valid Virginia driver’s license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s or associate degree in a field of Communications, Information Technology, or Live Production.
• Experience in sound system design, Dual Channel FFT measurement, and Sound System Tuning.
• Experience with Behringer X32, and Allen & Heath SQ consoles.
• Experience with Shure wireless microphones and Wireless Workbench.
• Experience in AV over IP technology and protocols.
• Experience with QSC Q-Sys.
• Dante Certifications.
• Audio editing skills in REAPER, Audacity, or similar digital audio workstation (DAW).
• Video editing skills with Black Magic DaVinci Resolve or similar Non-Linear Editor (NLE).
• Worked with live video switchers, PTZs, and encoders.
• Live streaming software experience like Vmix.
• Experience creating custom graphics.
• Experience setting up cameras, tripods, and lighting equipment.
• Experience terminating various types of cable including Cat5, XLR, and SDi.
• Experience setting color and white balance on a variety of cameras.
• Able to drive a 26-foot box truck.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Equipment: The resource will be provided the necessary equipment to perform their job duties.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift 50 pounds, bend, crouch, and typical physicality of an audio-visual technician.
• Travel Requirements: Frequent travel throughout Virginia is required (conference and training setup and execution).

TECHEAD's mission is to make our on-site associates successful by placing them in the right environment so they can grow and prosper. How we treat and respond to our clients and employees is a reflection of who we are and makes us stand out from the rest. Keeping our business focused on building and maintaining relationships with our employees and clients is the key to our success. We won't strive for anything less.

TECHEAD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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