Broadcast Solutions Architect
AVI Systems - Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400![AVI Systems](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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The Broadcast Solutions Architect partners with Branch Sales Teams in various ways in a pre-sale technical role, providing technical consultancy and specialized support to augment the sales effort, giving demonstrations and technical presentations for customers, partners and prospects showcasing audio-visual solutions, explaining features/benefits to customers, and designing solutions to meet specific customer needs. Direct customer interaction throughout the sales lifecycle may be required, communicating with all levels of staff and customers, ranging from project managers to corporate executives. This role leads development of Practice offers in response to, and anticipation of, market demand. In addition to technological aptitude, the Broadcast Solutions Architect must have the ability to learn quickly and stay current with emerging technologies.Responsibilities:Operates as the primary or secondary contact between the Company and the Customer.Exercises independent judgment to work with the end user (customer) of the system to design a solution architecture in accordance with the customer’s specific use case requirements.Researches available hardware and software options.Analyzes the capabilities of available hardware and software.Designs a production system of various hardware and software components which work together as one integrated solution, which will best meet the specific customer needs.Skills & Qualifications:Previous experience in the design, installation, operation and service of broadcast and post production systems and workflow.Computer literacy skills supported by acknowledged broadcast industry software familiarity.Communication, leadership, customer relation skills, and the ability to work independently and to be self-directed.Knowledge of project financial reports, and the ability to control costs in the design and management of projects is essential.The capability to make sound financial decisions based on budget and customer satisfaction.5+ years’ technical experience in the professional production industry with emphasis in system design and operation.Expert level knowledge of both baseband and IP environments are required.Strong understanding of SMPTE solutions preferred.Must understand the role various platforms and solutions play in production and post production environments.Why Should You Apply?Our customers consider us an active partner in their planning and strategy, as we are on the cutting edge of where the market is headed. We are able to attract and retain the best talent by leveraging our employee-owned (ESOP) environment as co-owners. If you want to participate in a company as a co-owner (AVI is 100% employee-owned!), join a team that lives and breathes by its values, and take on a new challenge in an ever-changing market, then apply now!AVI offers the following benefits to our employee owners:Medical Insurance:
Options for HDHP and Copay plans.Dental and Vision PlansEmployer Paid Short-Term DisabilityVoluntary Life Insurance and Long-Term DisabilityEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP):
401(k) Match, Profit Sharing & DividendsHealth Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program:
Three face-to-face visits with a counselor plus additional financial, legal, and health resources.Tuition ReimbursementAVI is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.
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