Video Technician

AVFX is an event services production company that serves meeting planners, associations, event producers, and exhibit designers. We've built a reputation for delivering exceptional experiences.

Great live production involves detailed planning and precise execution, and it takes a trusted behind-the-scenes team to create the magic that unfolds onstage. Our technicians, engineers, and media producers use advanced AV technology to achieve your goals and engage your audience.

With offices in Boston, Denver, and Orlando, we support events across the country and around the world.

As our clients can attest, our passion shows.

We are seeking an experienced Video Technician to join the Team. If your expertise aligns with this job description, we are thrilled to connect with you. Apply today!

Position Overview

Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Video Technician will operate as part of a team to ensure a high equality end product at client meetings and trade show exhibits. To excel in this role, you must be a driven, self-motivated worker, who leverages their knowledge of LED, projection, switching, and signal flow to produce outstanding results.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and strike various video systems
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of signal flow, LED, projection, switchers, and A/V networking
• Work with sales team, Technical Producers, clients, and crew as needed to help design video systems for various spaces
• Work virtual and hybrid events from AVFX studios and on-site locations
• Operate and maintain a working knowledge of virtual meeting platforms, such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams
• Responsible for packing and setting up events; this includes moving gear in and out of the warehouse and venues
• Comply with all established procedures and regulations of the trade show industry
• Supervise installation of lighting equipment by on site Union labor
• Keep warehouse storage areas neat and organized
• Submit expense reports within 48 hours of show completion
• Attended industry-related meetings, classes, and/or trade shows to expand your knowledge base, when time permits
• Assisting Equipment Manager in testing and sending out gear for repair, performing in house repairs when possible
• Properly clean and sanitize all returning equipment
• Adhere to safety protocols in-office and on-site
• Complete other projects and duties as assigned by supervisor and/or management

Skills & Proficiencies

• Strong ability to multi-task and prioritize competing priorities
• Strong ability to troubleshoot and work under pressure
• Ability to collaborate as a part of a team
• Self-motivated worker and learner
• Excellent interpersonal communication
• Working knowledge of VMix
• Familiarity with Barco projectors and Panasonic laser projectors, switchers including ATEM, For-A, and Barco, and touchscreen monitors

Qualifications

• Experience working in the event technology and production services industry, with a concentration in corporate events and/or trade shows
• Experience with basic video networking, including NDI
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs repeatedly and unassisted
• Familiar with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
• OSHA 10 certification a plus
• Experience with Barco Eventmaster Switchers – S3 and E2 a plus
• Experience with Spyder X-20 Matrix switcher a plus
• Experience with edge blended projection a plus
• Experience with multi source synchronized playback a plus
• Experience with VectorWorks is a plus
• Experience with studio and robotic cameras a plus

Work Environment

• Frequent travel to off-site and out-of-state locations
• Occasional international travel
• Frequent evenings and weekends

Total Rewards

• Highly subsidized health insurance plan
• Employer-sponsored Dental, Disability, Life, and Accident insurance
• Voluntary Vision, Life, and Accident insurance
• Generous paid time off program
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) Match
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Arts Allowance
• Childcare Allowance