Virtual Audio Description Writer Jobs in Portland, OR

Job description

For Good & Company is looking for a full time AV Technician to join a growing and ambitious team. Our brand is evolving as an agency by way of talent, experience, collaboration, and passion for creating inspiring and rewarding work. It is an exciting time within the agency and this position will help lead the charge.

For Good & Co is a positively-fueled pack of thinkers, doers, makers and creators who thrive on good vibes, great ideas and genuine connections.

We are a purpose driven agency knowing that positivity is the key to our success.

We kicked ego out the door because collaboration fills the room.

We know that good work begins with good partnerships.

We believe that the diversity of people, talents and experience leads to unique perspectives.

We keep pressure turned down by showing up when others need it.

We believe that optimism leads to opportunity.

And most importantly, we always ask more than what’s right – we ask what’s Good.

AV Technician Duties include:

• Event and Technical Operations: Oversee and execute various technical systems for events all over the United States and sometimes internationally. Execute and maintain artistic and operational integrity of specified show product.

• Event Collaboration: Under the supervision of the event lead collaborate with Clients, A/V Crew, Operations and Production teams to achieve project goals and objectives including the show operations, rehearsal, install, and strike plans.

• Event Quality Assurance: Work with show operations, project timelines and schedules to ensure departmental goals and objectives are obtained.

• Event Safety: Collaborates with department executive leadership in the execution and supervision of Show Operations processes to achieve company and department safety targets.

• Event venue operations: Work in cooperation with event venues to ensure their needs are met, that our presence there aligns with their core values. Keen understanding and adherence to OSHA, safety regulations and industry standards.

• Audio Visual: Strong understanding of the operation of multiple audio-visual technologies. Must be able to setup, troubleshoot, and operate some or all of the following equipment; UHD/HD video switchers, cameras and projectors, automated and conventional lighting equipment, digital and analog audio consoles, wireless systems including microphones and communications, power distribution and video equipment inclusive of projectors and LED video wall technologies. Learn and master operation of new equipment and technologies as they come available in the market.

• Pre and post event: Work with the team to pull, prep and stage equipment and systems for upcoming events. Work with provided production schedules and pull sheets in preparing for technical systems used onsite. This includes pulling items off the shelf, checking them off the pull sheets, and reporting when insufficient quantities are not available. You will be responsible for loading and unloading trucks at the FG&C location as well as onsite locations. After the event when items return, place them back in the appropriate location, fill out reports, and communicate to team any discrepancies.

• Equipment and warehouse: Keep equipment and facilities in good working order and ready for the next use. Quality assurance and cleaning equipment or the workplace are constant projects needing attention. Ideally possess knowledge and experience with equipment repairs and the RMA process.

• Other Duties as Assigned: Other duties could include working in other areas of the company to provide support during absences or shortage of staff in other departments.

• Communication: Constant communication with supervisors, peers, subordinates, vendors and occasionally clients.

• Personal Development Training: Materials will be provided from time-to-time to accelerate your professional development. We will also support extra-curricular education in areas of interest pertinent to our industry. These could include PowerPoint, Keynote, Vectorworks, Advanced Media Control Systems (i.e. digital consoles, media servers, etc…), Dante, Excel and the like

General For Good

& Co. Requirements

• Keen interest and commitment to business communications and live corporate events

• "The buck stops here" attitude

• Ability to lead – confidence, preparedness, guts, diligence, energy, and charisma

• Creative, resourceful, and flexible approach to solving problems

• Excellent investigative and research skills

• Fiscal responsibility and accountable financial practices

• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills

• Ability to operate quickly and independently

• Proficiency in standard business software & technology (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, etc.)

• Highly developed organizational and delegation skills

• Good instincts; ability to make good decisions and follow through

• Deep commitment to customer service and quality

• Honesty, integrity and a strong work ethic

• Commitment to team work and collaborative solutions

• Diplomacy and tact – inside and outside the company

• Design and preparation of work plans, timelines, production schedules

• Communication of duties and responsibilities to other project team members

• Ongoing team communications & leadership of team meetings

• Close liaison and cooperation with For Good & Co. Producers

• Adherence to internal For Good & Co. procedures and accounting deadlines

• Professional and frugal management of company resources

• Sharing team duties, responsibilities and chores

• Ability to accomplish any task with minimal instruction or supervision

• Valid Driver’s License is necessary

• Willingness to work extraordinary hours and jump tall buildings in a single bound when required

• Sense of humor

• Valid Passport when international travel is required

This is an hourly, non-exempt position. Compensation DOE. You will receive up to three weeks paid vacation, thirteen paid holidays; paid sick time; 100% employer-paid health, dental, vision, disability and term-life policy premiums for employee; insurance benefits available for dependents which is paid by employee through pre-tax 125 cafeteria plan; FSA or HSA plans available for employee-paid co-pays/deductibles or dependent care expenses; 401k plan; gated employee parking; cell phone stipend; company-paid outings.

Position requires sitting or standing for long periods of time, lifting up to 50 pounds, extensive use of a computer, driving an automobile and personal automobile available for business use (mileage is reimbursed), occasional national travel with out-of-town stays as long as seven days (sometimes longer), non-compete agreement and non-disclosure agreement

For Good & Co is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.