Audio Visual Technician Job at Radiant Dev in Arlington

Audio-Visual Technicians (2 Openings)

Location: Arlington, VA

Hours: 6am-5pm (possible overtime)

Type: Contract (January 2025-July 2025)

Compensation: $30-$35/hr

Transportation: Contractor will be required to work at various work sites and must have reliable transportation.

Job Description:

As an AV Technician, you will play a crucial role in the installation, maintenance, and support of audiovisual systems. You will work closely with clients, vendors, and team members to ensure seamless operation and high-quality performance of AV equipment. This position requires a combination of technical expertise, problem-solving skills, production experience, and excellent customer service. Note this role will be responsible for leading all production coordination, AV event management, Board Meetings, Executive Meetings, and daily AV activities.

Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, test, and provide technical support to audiovisual equipment to include
• projectors, laptops, desktops, sound systems, video conferencing systems, content
• management systems and digital displays.
• Conduct routine maintenance and troubleshooting of AV systems to ensure optimal
• performance.
• Provide technical support to clients and end-users, resolving AV and basic PC/MAC related
• issues promptly and efficiently.
• Collaborate with project managers, Vendors, and other team members to plan and execute
• AV events, meetings, installations, and upgrades.
• Perform site surveys to assess AV needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Document all installations, configurations, and maintenance activities.
• Stay up to date with the latest AV technologies and industry trends.
• Train clients and end-users in the operation and maintenance of AV equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and best practices in all AV-related activities.
• Other organizational technology project duties as assigned.

Production as defined below.

Pre-Event Planning and Setup:

• Coordination / Planning: Coordinating with Executive Admins / Meeting Stakeholders to ensure events/meetings are planned, tested, and require minimal event day changes.
• System Design and Configuration: Determining the appropriate AV equipment (e.g., microphones, speakers, projectors, video walls) based on the event's requirements.
• Staging and Layout: Physical setup of equipment in the venue, including arranging cameras, screens, and sound systems.
• Testing and Calibration: Ensuring that all devices are properly connected, calibrated, and tested for functionality, including sound checks, lighting adjustments, and video feed verification.

Event Execution (Live Production):

• Live Sound Mixing: Managing audio levels during the event, ensuring microphones, speakers, and other sound sources are properly balanced and clear.
• Video and Presentation Control: Switching between video sources (cameras, presentation slides, pre-recorded content) and ensuring they are displayed at the correct times.
• Live Streaming: Managing the technical aspects of broadcasting the event live over the internet, ensuring video and audio quality is consistent.
• Camera Operation: Operating or overseeing camera systems to capture footage of the event for live projection or recording.

Post-Event:

• Breakdown and Equipment Management: Disassembling and safely storing AV equipment after the event.
• Post-Production (for recorded events): Editing recorded footage, syncing audio, and preparing content for distribution.

Technical Support During Event:

• Troubleshooting: Providing on-the-spot support in case of technical issues with microphones, displays, or streaming services during the event.
• Monitoring: Continually monitoring all AV systems during the event to ensure smooth operation.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical degree or AVIXA certification in audiovisual technology preferred.
• Proven experience with at least 1 year as an AV Technician or in a similar role.
• Advanced knowledge of current enterprise conferencing software (e.g., Teams, Zoom, Webex)
• Experience with AV control systems (e.g., Crestron, AMX, Extron, Shure).