Audio Visual Project Manager Jobs in Mississippi

Introduction...

Overview

We’re always looking for talent that believes in having fun. At PENN Entertainment, you’ll get to be a part of an exciting industry, where the days and nights are fast paced. You’ll work with an incredibly diverse set of coworkers driven by their enthusiasm for helping people find and have more fun. You’ll also get to work at a company that cares about your career growth and will help you get the support you need to expand your possibilities.

Initial placement within the salary range is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills, and experience. Base salary is just one component of our competitive Total Rewards package, which includes wellness programs designed to support our team members' financial, physical, and mental well-being. Specific benefits—such as day-one medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and annual performance bonus—may vary by position. Paid time off is earned according to the local policy and increases with the length of employment.

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Responsibilities

• Responsible for the setup and operation of audio and video equipment including but not limited to microphones, sound speakers, video screens, projectors, video monitors, recording equipment, connecting wires and cables, and related equipment for concerts, presentations, promotions, and any other property events.
• Responsible for daily technical operations and first line maintenance for live, audio and video entertainment.
• Assists Food & Beverage team with sound and lighting as needed during live banquets.
• Adheres to scheduling and coordinates with manager any scheduling concerns, with attention to guest satisfaction.
• Responsible for accurate completion of production setup checklists. Reports issues to leadership. 
• Responsible for the setup, operation, adjustments, service and repair of AV electronic equipment. Reports issues to leadership.
• Performs preventative maintenance on audio visual equipment according to established guidelines.
• Assists with ensuring digital displays and television on property are on and properly displaying content.
• Regulate fidelity, brightness, contrast, volume, and sound quality throughout the AV system.
• Administer control panels to operate and distribute multiple audio and video sources including but not limited to, horse racing, background music, HD video servers, sporting events and other casino and/or pari-mutuel related feeds.
• Follows all company, safety, and security procedures. Reports any maintenance problems, safety hazards, accidents, or injuries to Manager.
• Enthusiastically supports, actively promotes, and demonstrates superior customer service in accordance with department and company standards and programs.
• Responsible for ensuring the compliance with all regulatory compliance within area of responsibility and reporting potential issues to management.
• Maintains strict confidentiality in all departmental and company matters.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be at least 21 years of age.

• Associate degree (A.A) from an accredited college or university; one to six months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, and Outlook).
• Must be able to work high volume days, nights, holidays, and weekends, as needed.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Must be able to read and interpret plans and specifications.
• Must have the ability to interact with guests, staff and colleagues and resolve problems and conflicts in a diplomatic and tactful manner.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Must have good written and oral communication and organizational skills. Ability to read and interpret documents in English, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to read and communicate verbally in English. Written communication skills in English may also be required.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Employee must be able to qualify for licenses and permits required by federal, state and local regulations.

Must possess a valid driver’s license and have acceptable driving history as determined by Penn Entertainment’s auto insurance carrier.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and must have the ability to push, pull, reach, bend, twist, stoop, stack, crouch, kneel and balance when performing job duties in varying work areas such as confined spaces.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

While performing the duties of this job, employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold and risk of electrical shock.

Employee could be exposed to an environment containing unrestricted secondhand tobacco smoke.