What are the responsibilities and job description for the AV Tech - Ole Red BNA position at Opry Entertainment Group & Ryman Hospitality Properties?
Serve as technician and supporting engineer, operating audio, video, and lighting equipment for music performances for a restaurant, bar, and entertainment destination. Ensure world-class technical execution and the delivery of quality experiences for visiting artists and guests. Reports to Manager of Production.
- Serve as primary audio/visual equipment operator for music performances and events.
- Provide day-to-day technical and operational needs for sound, lights, video, and backline equipment required for music performances and events.
- Work with venue leadership to coordinate onsite production during events, providing stage direction when needed.
- Assist department leads in preventative maintenance and repair of audio-visual and lighting equipment and media appliances.
- Report equipment technical issues to department lead or production manager.* Assist visiting artists with equipment load-in, set-up, tear-down, and load-out of event production equipment.
- Interface with technical services, IT staff and other departments concerning technical systems.
- Maintain operational understanding of current audio/visual/lighting/backline technologies and production vendors.
- Ensure that all equipment is used safely, in accordance with proper industry standards, from the load-in through the load-out.
- Maintain a safe and secure environment for artists, clients, employees, etc., ensuring that all codes, laws, regulations, and emergency procedures are followed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent required
Experience
- 2 years of experience working as audio or video engineer for a national touring act, production vendor/supplier, performance venue, and/or hotel A/V department
- Hands-on experience required with equipment repair procedures and maintenance
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Working knowledge of music, acoustics, stage lighting, and video engineering is required
Licenses / Certifications
- Must meet all requirements to receive required airport SIDA badge, including successful completion of a background check
This position requires a pre-employment drug screening (4-panel: phencyclidine, cocaine, amphetamines, and opiates).