Astreya is hiring : Audio Visual Technician in Chicago

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Base pay range

$30.00 / hr - $33.00 / hr

The Audio Visual Support Technician’s prime function is to provide Event, AV and VC technical support and be a main point of contact for all events requiring AV & Event support. The position involves a high degree of exposure, working with C-Level executives and directors to provide the services listed above and requires a flexible approach to working schedules including early start and late finish and occasional weekend support.

Event Support

• Hands-on delivery of events either on-site or remotely via Microsoft Teams and Zoom
• Operate event production equipment including but not limited to audio desk, lighting desk, vision mixer and PTZ cameras and operation
• Work with teams and stakeholders using ticketing or booking system to coordinate events
• Provide full event production support either on your own for smaller events or as part of a team for larger events
• Manage the day-to-day housekeeping and maintenance of event spaces
• Work with clients / stakeholders who might not be technically minded in pre-production to explain the capabilities of the space and go over best practice to ensure the event is a success
• Provide feedback on possible enhancements and improvements to the space
• Manage client expectations on production issues
• Escalate any operational issues to the appropriate level of support and make suggestions for improvements
• Produce event related and other types of reports as requested by the manager
• Serve as a primary contact for event coordination requiring AV beyond the general meeting setup
• Run AV events for corporate communications to employees, including pre-event practice runs with speakers, testing of audio, video equipment, etc.
• Consult with internal stakeholders to understand requirements for meetings in rental spaces that do not have advanced AV setup
• Manage high profile, global events
• Ensure all equipment is operational prior to events, has been tested, and escalates when there are logistical issues that could impact the event
• Basic video encoding and editing skills
• Video / Audio conference setup support
• Ensure all equipment is operational in advance of meeting and handover to host to be able to operate the call
• Manages equipment and software upgrades
• Commissioning and testing of all new and relocated video conference systems
• Assist with support for video / audio conferencing problems. Investigate faults and recommend further actions to rectify, working with external vendors when necessary.

Project Based Work

AV Meeting Room Support

Faults & Room Checks

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Location : Chicago, IL

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