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Audio Visual Technician

Russell Tobin, New York, NY, USA

Job type: Contract


Job Title: A/V Technician
Location: New York, NY (55 Thomas – Onsite)
Duration: Contract
Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced A/V Technician to support live events, conference room technologies, and executive-facing audio/visual operations in a fast-paced corporate environment. This role is responsible for ensuring reliable, high-quality AV support across meetings, Zoom Rooms, and large-scale events while maintaining conference room readiness and resolving technical issues in real time.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide hands-on support for live events, executive meetings, and broadcast-style productions
• Operate and troubleshoot AV technologies including video switchers, audio mixers, PTZ cameras, DSPs, microphones, and displays
• Support Zoom Rooms, Teams conferencing systems, and collaboration technologies
• Perform conference room testing, maintenance, firmware updates, and readiness checks
• Troubleshoot AV incidents and resolve tickets through ServiceNow or Jira
• Support C-level executives during meetings and presentations with white-glove customer service
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless event execution and AV operations
Required Qualifications:
• 3–5 years of experience supporting AV technologies in a corporate or event environment
• Strong knowledge of AV signal flow, conferencing systems, and audio/video control systems
• Experience with technologies such as QSC, Yamaha, Barco, Blackmagic, Logitech, Cisco, Zoom, and Teams
• Strong troubleshooting and customer-facing communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment
• Experience supporting live or high-profile events preferred
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with broadcast technologies, NDI/SRT workflows, or advanced production tools
• Basic troubleshooting experience with Windows and macOS systems related to AV technologies