Part Time Event AV Technician
Job Description
A quick summary about the Part Time Event Audio Visual Technician role:
This role will support operations of Broadcast Technology and Services department for Amway Center venue events. The primary role is that of providing AV support of events/meetings at Amway Center including but not limited to Orlando Magic and Solar Bears Hockey games, concerts, and other Orlando City Venues corporate/hospitality engagements. The AV Support Technician follows all protocols and procedures for properly executing his/her role related to a scheduled event.
What the Part Time Event Audio Visual Technician will be responsible for:
- Setup and strike of various event setups including areas in Audio, Video, Lighting, NBA Tissot Scoring System, Precision Time, Clear-Com/Riedel Communications and Daktronics LED equipment.
- Ability to troubleshoot various types of A/V setups.
- Operate small audio consoles and associated outboard gear from 4 to 48 channels. Experience with digital consoles, Yamaha Digital Consoles O1V and QL is a plus.
- Execute small and large corporate conference setups throughout the venue.
- Provide technical support for various Orlando Magic game-day departments on event and non-event days.
- Maintain safe and organized work environments at all times.
- Operate arena Creston control systems in hospitality rooms/areas.
- Able to operate PC and Mac platforms with video TV/projection systems.
- Assemble and operate portable audio systems.
- Manage and maintain source control devices and custom control systems.
- Manage cable installation & terminate a wide range of audiovisual and data connectors.
- Build equipment racks and dress all cabling in a professional manner.
- Ability to work around heights over 100 FT.
- Operate and setup spotlights and have basic knowledge of lighting equipment.
- Record and maintain sufficient inventory of bulbs, batteries, cables, power supplies, etc.
- Reporting any equipment failure.
- Perform light maintenance / repair and work with vendors as required.
- All other duties as assigned.
What the Part Time Event Audio Visual Technician needs to have:
- 2 Year College Degree or equivalent AV work experience
- Exhibit excellent knowledge of live audio principles, microphones and sound re-enforcement required.
- A minimum of 2 years of professional AUDIO experience
- Demonstrate knowledge of audio and video signal flow as which would include the Broadcast Infrastructure at Amway Center preferred.
- Basic knowledge of electricity as it pertains to event setups and all ancillary equipment
- Ability to meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure.
- Proficient in all Microsoft Office products and other related computer skills required
- Strong organizational skills, time management skills and attention to detail required.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with an emphasis on business writing skills.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks/projects
- Ability to work independently without supervision, be self-directed and demonstrate initiative.
- Strong team synergy skills and ability to work collaboratively with others whom you have no direct authority over.
- Excellent ability to establish rapport with others and ability to build strong interpersonal relationships.
- Exhibit good judgment and decision-making skills.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends and be on-call as necessary based on the changing priorities of the department.
Physical requirements
Position involves physical activity – lifting 50(LBS), standing or sitting for long periods of time, extensive walking, and working in elevated catwalks (excess of 100’)
If this opportunity is a job you're passionate about and it fits with your skills and experience, then we welcome you to take the next step and apply!
All offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of our pre-employment screenings, that may include a background check and drug screen.