Video Technician

Job Description

Job Description

JOB TITLE : Video Technician

Reports To : Video Department Head

Status : Full Time Hourly Non-Exempt

SUMMARY : Video Technician is an experienced audio-visual technician with proficient abilities in the latest audio visual and production technologies. A video lead technician will possess the ability to design, install and operate all video equipment in a temporary live event environment. A technician will also require excellent communication and customer service skills, working with both internal and external clients.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (include, but not limited to…)

• Serve as Video Technician for a variety of event formats from breakouts, general sessions, and tradeshow environments (includes also taking on any roles needed on an event associated with Video Production)
• Operate and help maintain Video Wall usage, programming, and implementation on show site
• Program and assist with setting up and operating software including Watchout, Pixera, and Resolume programs for video productions
• Work with a PAV Production Manager and Sr. Video Lead Technician to implement the technical aspects of a show related to assigned lead role, set up, supervise, and operate related Video equipment.
• Attend site checks as required
• Attend all meetings / conference calls required for event, to ensure all details are captured
• Relay details (financial, creative, & logistic wants / needs) to Director of Productions to determine best way to propose design and quote for event
• Maintain timeline for production to ensure event planning stays on schedule
• Work with Warehouse Staff to ensure assets required for event are available or in the event that assets are not available, source sub-rentals and coordinate delivery / pick up
• Work with Project Managers and other event staff for efficient Run of Show
• Responsible for obtaining media from Project Manager or client for event playback
• Work with Facility Event Managers or PAV CAD tech to obtain detail drawings of event per client specifications. Have prints approved by venue to ensure they are within fire code
• Maintain orders so they’re current throughout planning, run of show, and ready for invoicing at end of event
• Equipment preparation and de-prep, QC and maintenance.

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The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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