AT&T Performing Arts Center is hiring: Audio Visual Assistant in Dallas

Description

The AT&T Performing Arts Center commits to serving as a place of inclusion, diversity, and equity for our staff, artists, community and beyond. We commit to listening to each other, learning from each other, and taking a stand for what we know is right, so that all people feel valued, respected, and safe.

The Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Summary:

Under direction of the Technical Director (TD), the Assistant Technical Director (ATD) and the Audio Video Manager (AVM), the Audio Video Assistant will assist in administering and maintaining all professional audio/video systems within all the AT&T Performing Arts Center venues and ancillary spaces. In addition to performing the duties listed below with regards to audio/video, this position will support the overall daily operations of all the AT&T Performing Arts Center venues, as well as Center presented events off campus. Standard cross-training in different disciplines and on all control systems center-wide, will be required.

This position requires a detail-oriented, highly organized team player with excellent interpersonal skills that work seamlessly and efficiently with AT&T Performing Arts Center staff and with end-users of the facilities. Essential skills include the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment while maintaining a high level of professionalism. Must be a self-starter and work autonomously using independent judgment. A positive attitude towards the position and the Center's Core Values is imperative.

Position Responsibilities

• Work with Technical Director, Assistant Technical Director, Audio Video Manager, and others to confirm advance details in order to achieve the desired sound and video results for a variety of events.
• Assist in the leadership of Technical Coordinators and Overhire. Verbalizing projects, time management, show advancement and preparation, run crew responsibilities and execution, etc.
• Operate as crew and/or Crew Lead for work calls, load ins, strikes, maintenance, etc. as scheduled. This consists of set up, testing, operation and strike of AV equipment including microphones, speakers, mixing boards, playback devices, video screens, projectors, switching gear etc.
• Act as a House Technician on duty as required, supporting the use of the venues by visiting companies, rental clients, third party vendors and crew. Assist all parties in interfacing with buildings and facility equipment in accordance with their contract, AT&T PAC policies and procedures and standard safety guidelines
• Assist with the maintenance of building AV systems from DSPs, amp racks, paging systems, BOH monitors, video matrix and patch bays, and other systems Center wide.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation including inventories, plots, preventative maintenance/replacement schedules, system operation drawings, safety procedures, and maintenance and repair logs
• Fabricate and troubleshoot XLR, Speakon, ethernet, and various other connector types and cables.
• Assist AV Manager in submitting any purchase requests and invoices and tracking expenses
• Assist in the development and participate in training for Operations Staff in Audio/Video systems
• Assist in implementation and operation of lighting systems as requested by TD and ATD
• Assist in the leadership of Technical Coordinators and Overhire. Verbalizing projects, time management, show advancement and preparation, run crew responsibilities and execution, etc.
• Routine and administrative responsibilities include: reporting to work as scheduled and reporting hours per event, attending production meetings, assist in supervision of facility changeovers, completion of required reports and other documentation, reporting any unsafe working conditions or practices to management, and attending continuing education as recommended
• Available to be contacted for technical assistance in case of emergencies as possible.
• Ensure Center's core values are being adhered to
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Qualifications

The position requires experience with large scale and small-scale audio/video systems operations and maintenance in both permanent and temporary installations. The ideal candidate has both hands-on and supervisory skills in the AV department.

• Experience in a variety of audio desks including both analog and digital units such as Yamaha CL5, M7, PM5D, LS9, Behringer X32, Soundcraft Vi7000, and splitting signals for monitor and broadcast situations, including DSPs
• Knowledgeable in patching effect racks, amp racks and mixing consoles
• Experience in maintenance, basic repair, and troubleshooting of speakers, RF, video, communications equipment, various cables and connector types
• Ability to tune and operate time correction delays as needed
• Competent in speaker management software, DSPs, and equipment
• Experience in Video projection maintenance and troubleshooting
• Experience in networking, routing, and other internet protocols
• Ability to read, draw and interpret site diagrams, location maps, plots etc.
• Competence to learn proprietary control systems and mechanics of unique equipment
• CAD experience a plus.
• DANTE and SMAART certification a plus
• Ability to function as a technical operator in a dynamic, high pressure show environment
• General understanding of all aspects of live entertainment including venue operation and management
• Working knowledge of basic lighting and rigging
• Knowledge of and ability to troubleshoot single and three phase A/C power distribution
• Skills in assessing customer needs and dedication to meeting quality standards for service
• Excellent communication skills between all areas of production, customers and the public
• Ability to cultivate a positive work environment through respectful and collaborative means
• Commitment to equity diversity and inclusion
• Must participate in and enforce the company’s COVID 19 protocols