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JOB TITLE: Video Technician

Reports To: Video Department Head

Status: Full Time Hourly Non-Exempt

SUMMARY: Video Technician is an experienced audio-visual technician with proficient abilities in the latest audio visual and production technologies. A video lead technician will possess the ability to design, install and operate all video equipment in a temporary live event environment. A technician will also require excellent communication and customer service skills, working with both internal and external clients.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (include, but not limited to…)

• Serve as Video Technician for a variety of event formats from breakouts, general sessions, and tradeshow environments (includes also taking on any roles needed on an event associated with Video Production)
• Operate and help maintain Video Wall usage, programming, and implementation on show site
• Program and assist with setting up and operating software including Watchout, Pixera, and Resolume programs for video productions
• Work with a PAV Production Manager and Sr. Video Lead Technician to implement the technical aspects of a show related to assigned lead role, set up, supervise, and operate related Video equipment.
• Attend site checks as required
• Attend all meetings / conference calls required for event, to ensure all details are captured
• Relay details (financial, creative, & logistic wants/needs) to Director of Productions to determine best way to propose design and quote for event
• Maintain timeline for production to ensure event planning stays on schedule
• Work with Warehouse Staff to ensure assets required for event are available or in the event that assets are not available, source sub-rentals and coordinate delivery/pick up
• Work with Project Managers and other event staff for efficient Run of Show
• Responsible for obtaining media from Project Manager or client for event playback
• Work with Facility Event Managers or PAV CAD tech to obtain detail drawings of event per client specifications. Have prints approved by venue to ensure they are within fire code
• Maintain orders so they’re current throughout planning, run of show, and ready for invoicing at end of event
• Equipment preparation and de-prep, QC and maintenance.

SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS/KNOWLEDGE:

• Must be organized, attentive to detail, persistent and demonstrate the ability to follow through projects to completion.
• Capable of handling multiple assignments and meeting deadlines.
• Capable of working with all levels of show management under minimal supervision.
• Ability to run show from concept and implementation, to live show and load out.
• Flexible Hours/Schedule a must.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics 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.

Physical Demands:

• Employee is frequently required to sit; stand or walk for long periods of time (minimum 4 hours); use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; bend, twist, push, pull, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear. Employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

• The duties of this position are performed indoors in an office and/or warehouse environment and outdoors as necessary and required by certain events. The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal to moderate during non-event days and moderate to loud during move-in days and event days.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience:

• 5 years industry

Education / Training:

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Applied Science in Live Sound and Show Production, or a closely related field preferred; equivalent experience accepted.
• General education requirements in the areas of communication, social science, natural science, and humanities provide analytical and communication skills as well as a global perspective of diverse cultures.

Helpful Skills and Proficiency:

• CAD or Vectorworks Experience
• Microsoft office suites
• Audio/Video editing experience
• Projector Blending software knowledge
• Experience building, maintaining, and striking on site video wall installations
• Knowledge/Experience with video switchers and all components associated with live video production