Event Technician

Description

WHO WE ARE

AVI-SPL is a digital enablement solutions provider who transforms how people and technology connect to elevate experiences, create new value, and enable organizations to thrive and grow. We are the largest provider of collaboration technology solutions, which include our award-winning managed services.

Our highly certified industry experts and innovation leaders share a vision to help people work smarter and live better. We believe that success starts with a sound team and that an inclusive and diverse workplace moves us all forward.

What You’ll Do

The Event Technician will play a critical role in the design, setup, and support of onsite and hybrid events for an established global technology client. This role is responsible for:

• using their technical expertise and creative innovation to contribute to the overall technical strategy of live events based on the creative vision and unique event scope;
• utilizing deep knowledge of video equipment and technology to ensure flawless operation of all video equipment and decision-making skills to make real-time adjustments as needed to ensure quality control; and
• collaborating with team members to optimize the operational setup of the production control room and oversee the troubleshooting of all aspects of the client’s production facilities and control rooms.
  
  

Day-to-day Responsibilities

• Provide technical consultation on the production strategy based on the unique event goals, scope, and vision.
• Oversee the design, setup, and configuration of all necessary control room elements to ensure a high- quality event for client productions.
• Determine the required hardware, equipment, and production assets needed for event and oversee the necessary testing and quality control on all items prior.
• Oversee the operational approach to fulfill the creative production needs for client events, including but not limited to:
• Technical direction
• Audio mixing
• Robotic cameras
• Virtual platforms
• Graphics
• Video playback
• Streaming
• Lighting design
• Teleprompter
• Execute virtual events on various virtual event platforms such as StreamYard, Wirecast, and VMix.
• Provide support for staging and creative lighting design.
• Use expert knowledge of production equipment to ensure optimization of all equipment configurations and setups. Use complex decision making to recommend repair or replacement of equipment.
• Collaborate on the assessment and recommendation of solutions around overall strategy for studio and event spaces based on operational requirements.
• Participate in regularly scheduled meetings with team members to ensure alignment on event procedures, scheduling, and production briefs as required.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

Must-have skills & job qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in the area of event production, broadcast, video production, or another similar field.
• 1+ years of experience in onsite, virtual, and hybrid live events.
• Studio production and event experience.
• Experience with control room equipment including video switchers, audio consoles, robotic cameras, and video playback software.
• Knowledge of virtual production and meeting platforms.
• A keen eye for detail with a knowledge of what creatively works well for broadcast production.
• Track record of being strategic, organized, detail-oriented, flexible, and working well in a team atmosphere, as well as having the capability to work well individually, is essential.
• Ability to maintain composure and a positive attitude during high pressure situations.
• Strong work ethic, self-direction, self-motivation, patience, persistence, and perspective.
• Excellent collaboration and customer relationship skills with the understanding of the importance of white glove service.
• Ability to work independently and be self-reliant in the execution of daily responsibilities.
• Consistent proactive preparation and timely responses to multiple channels of communication.
  
  

Nice-to-have skills

• Experience with Ross production environments and video switchers including Ultrix routers, Carbonite and Ultra switche
• Experience with audio production systems including Yamaha audio consoles, Dante audio routing networks, Shure microphones, and intercom systems .
• Experience with Panasonic PTZ Cameras.
• Familiarity with post-production software including Adobe Premiere and Final Cut Pro.
• College degree in video production, broadcasting, communications, or similar field.
  
  

Other Requirements

• Travel is required based on requirements and location of productions and service needs including meetings at client offices and AVI-SPL offices.
• Ability to lift/carry 50lbs.
• Ability to climb ladders and perform overhead work.
  

WHY YOU’LL LIKE WORKING HERE

• Enjoyable company culture
• Medical benefits, including vision and dental
• PTO days (vacation, sick days, and personal days) and paid holidays
• 5 Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Training and professional development opportunities
  
  

More About Us

At AVI-SPL Canada Ltd., we proudly boast our core values - build connections, be trailblazers, own it, do the right thing, thrive together. We rely on each other to deliver the best solution for our customers. We love what we do, and every member of our team is essential to our success.

We strive to create a work environment in which all individuals are treated fairly and with respect and have equal access to opportunities and resources.

In our commitment to building happier, more engaged, and productive workplaces, we will ensure that diversity, equality, and inclusion is at the heart of what we do.