AV Event Technician

Role:

AV Event Technician

Contract Type:

Full-time, Permanent

Location:

Manhattan, New York City

Salary:

$70,000 - $75,000 (depending on experience), plus benefits including: health, vision/dental insurance; disability, vacation, sickness, 401K, commuter benefits & employee assistance program

Hours:

40 hours per week(hours fall between 7am – 6pm)

Due to further growth of an exciting long-term contract with an international blue chip financial organisation, we now have a new opportunity for a proven AV Technician to join our highly collaborative global team, to provide AV and VC technical support across all meeting rooms and event spaces on the client’s site.

As a key member of the team, the AV Event Technician will be responsible for providing AV and VC technical support across all meeting rooms and event spaces on the client site.

The position involves a high degree of exposure, working sometimes with executive management and managing directors.

Key responsibilities:
EVENT SUPPORT

Run AV events, including pre-event testing of audio, wireless microphone battery levels etc.

Work closely with Event Managers to develop best practices and team training

Show‑calling during events

Liaising with clients for large events to understand their requirements

Attend pre-production meetings required for any scheduled special events

Primary support to operate global production events

Own the event experience for the meeting host and attendees

Manage high profile events and become a trusted advisor

Produce event reports which highlights the use of space

VIDEO/AUDIO CONFERENCING

Perform preventative maintenance on AV systems

Site certification of all new and relocated video conference systems

Carry out video conference software updates

Assist with support for video/audio conferencing problems. Investigate faults and recommend further actions to rectify

Ensure multi‑media/presentation rooms are maintained in good working order

FAULTS AND ROOM CHECKS

Carry out regular preventative room checks, ensuring all equipment functions correctly in accordance with the room check procedure

Proactive maintenance/reporting to ensure all AV equipment is of the highest standard and functioning correctly

Assist with first line fault repairs

Carry out power down/up when required, usually involving out-of-hours overtime commitments

Skills and experience:

Proven experience working as an AV Technician within a corporate environment

Good knowledge of AV Technologies – installation and troubleshooting

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, capable of providing a ‘white-glove’ service

AVIXA CTS certified would be advantageous but not essential

If you are selected for interview, and need any reasonable adjustments made for your interview, please let the Talent Acquisition team know, at the point of scheduling.

If you do require details of the vacancy or the application process in an alternative format, please email jobs@kinly.com outlining your requirements.

Equal Opportunities:
Kinly is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, age, gender identity, pregnancy, colour, race, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, religion or any other ‘protected characteristics. We welcome your application.

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