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Title Audio-Video Technician | Part-Time | Ryan Field at Northwestern University

Oak View Group

Evanston, IL

$28 - $34/hr

Part-time

Retirement

Posted 10 days ago


Oak View Group rating

6.2

Company rating: 6.2 out of 10

Based on 83 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

23rd of 36 rated event venues


Job description

Audio-Video Technician | Part-Time | Ryan Field at Northwestern University
Location US-IL-Evanston
Job Post Information* : Posted Date 1 week ago(8/6/2026 2:27 PM)
Job ID 2026-33893
Category Game Presentation
Type Regular Part-Time
Location : Location US-IL-Evanston
Job Post Information* : External Company Name Oak View Group
Job Post Information* : External Company URL https://www.oakviewgroup.com/
Location : Postal Code 60208
Location : Address 1501 Central Street
Job Post Information* : Post End Date 11/6/2026
Overview

The control room Audio Video Technician supports live sports, concerts, and special events at New Ryan Field and Welsh-Ryan Arena. This part-time, seasonal position operates assigned control room, camera, audio, intercom, or production equipment based on event needs. We are seeking dependable, hardworking production professionals who communicate well, take direction, and perform calmly in fast-paced live-event environments.

 
This role pays an hourly rate of $28.00-$34.00
 

Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching.

This position will remain open until November 6, 2026.

Responsibilities
  • Support assigned technical and production responsibilities before, during, and after live events.
  • Follow direction from producers, directors, engineers, and event leadership while communicating technical issues promptly.
  • Contribute to a professional, collaborative, and customer-service-oriented production environment, including sponsorship activations, special events, and revenue-generating opportunities.
  • Set up, operate, and strike audio, video, broadcast, and production equipment for live events, including sporting events, concerts, and special events.
  • Execute assigned technical production duties, including camera operation, video switching, replay, graphics, audio support, and other broadcast systems based on event requirements.
  • Perform system testing, signal verification, equipment checks, and basic troubleshooting to ensure production readiness before and during events.
  • Follow production cues and communicate effectively with directors, producers, and production teams using intercom and other communication systems to deliver seamless live productions.
  • Provide technical support during live events, quickly resolving issues while maintaining a "fans first" mindset and delivering a high-quality guest and client experience.
  • Reliable, punctual, and willing to assist outside a primary assigned role when needed.
Qualifications
  • 2-3 years of live sports, entertainment, concert, or event-production experience.
  • A "fans first" customer-service mindset with the creativity and business awareness to support client service, sponsorship execution, special events, and revenue opportunities.
  • Ability to remain calm, collaborative, and decisive during live events and other time-sensitive situations.
  • Ability to independently complete assigned technical responsibilities with limited supervision, including equipment setup, system testing, operation, breakdown, and basic troubleshooting.
  • Ability to follow cues, communicate over intercom, and work effectively as part of a production team.
  • Previous experience in one or more of the following areas: Grass Valley K-Frame production switchers, Ross Carbonite production switchers, Evertz DreamCatcher replay, Ross XPression, XPression Tessera, DashBoard control, ENG, long-lens or RF camera operation, remote camera shading, A1 operation using Yamaha or Allen & Heath consoles, A2 support and portable sound-system setup, Riedel intercom and Bolero wireless, PTZ camera operation, and/or IPTV.
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