What are the responsibilities and job description for the Video Engineer position at AV Chicago?
Whether you’re a gearhead who was in the AV Club, grew up as a tech, or only learned the business in recent years, if you’re a superstar, we want to talk with you! What you know, and how you treat our clients and our team is what matters most. Your proven track record of outstanding technical skill and experience will continue to grow with ShowREADY. (formerly AV Chicago). We offer a comprehensive benefits package that continues to outpace industry growth. Please send us your resume, and we’ll explore the potential of you fitting in with the band.
Please send your resume and cover letter to hr@showready.co.
Why Join ShowREADY.?
ShowREADY. recognizes our success is dependent on the success of our people. We are Chicago’s top event production company for meetings and events. We have the most knowledgeable, passionate, and performance excellence employees in our business. Our Company offers our employees a selection of robust benefits. We aspire to find the best employees in the Audio Visual industry – individuals with integrity and enthusiasm for performance excellence.
Our Competitive Compensation Package Includes:
- Competitive salary
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401K with Employer Match
- Transit Program
- Life and Long Term Disability Insurance
ShowREADY.’s Livable Wage Promise
“At ShowREADY. we believe there is a responsibility to support our team, the team that makes ShowREADY great a place to work. One of the ways we do this is to ensure our team can afford to live. With that, we have instituted a living wage policy to ensure no one on our team is unable to support themselves and their families.”
– Andrew Brode, President
We commit to and promise the following:
- We pay no full-time team member less than $55,000 a year
- We will continue to evaluate livable wage standards in Chicagoland
- We value our team members and their skills no matter their race, age, sexual orientation and commit to equitable pay
Video Engineer
Summary of Position:
This role is not only customer-facing for delivering solutions-orientated events but is also critical to the internal systems and teams to engineer events. This role is responsible for creating and documenting the AV Chicago® process for systems engineering and training both internal and freelance staff on best practices for a seamless customer experience every time.
Major Duties & Responsibilities:
- Video Engineer – Providing support to the AV Chicago® video department, including:
- Acting as a video designer and support specialist
- Day-to-day management of video department inventory
- Research and evaluation of new products and technologies
- Suggesting new products for the AVC inventory
- Mentoring and training other in-house staff on video equipment
- Leading an on-site crew or working under the direction
- Overseeing video department organization
- Consulting warehouse staff on handling, storage, and quality control of video equipment
- Project Review – Reviewing and modifying project details prior to an event, including equipment, labor, and logistical information
- Client Facing – Interacting with clients on-site and in advance of events
- Working with clients to develop event schedules, set up plans, and show scripts
- Equipment Operation – Neat, accurate, and efficient setup and operation of all AVC equipment
Qualifications:
- 5 years audiovisual experience with an emphasis on video engineering
- Experience with working corporate events
- Managing technical staff required
- Experience working with vMix,
- Experience with presentation and broadcast video switchers
- Analog Way preferred
- Black Magic ATEM
- Experience with virtual and hybrid events
- Experience working on corporate events
- Ability to communicate with people at all levels of an organization
- Working knowledge of AV and event technologies
- An all-In mindset to help the team out whenever needed
- High attention to detail and accountability
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excels working in a fast-paced environment
Other Skills:
Knowledge of Flex asset management a plus
Strong communication skills, organizational skills, critical thinking skills, and ability to multi-task
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as an integral sales team member
Working knowledge of Office 365
Salary : $55,000