Event Technician

The Miami HEAT’s Broadcast Services team is looking to hire qualified event technicians!  Become a part of a championship sports organization while building your skills across a range of live events including Miami HEAT NBA Basketball Games, Concerts, Special Corporate and Marketing Events!  Day-to-day operations will include the setting up, operating, and striking of conventional audio/video/lighting/IT equipment as well as working with proprietary systems specific to professional sports.  Well-positioned candidates will be prepared to get down and dirty with permanent installations, repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the Kaseya Center’s extensive technology systems, and general organization of storage and workspaces.  The ability to think independently, work without supervision, and communicate clearly is crucial.  Being a service-oriented department, customer service skills are a must.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following are examples of the various functions required. The job requirements are not limited to the items on this list.

1. Works with HEAT Group Departments regarding audio-visual requirements for events:
2. PowerPoint presentations, audio and videoconferences.
3. Operation of audio-visual equipment during events with the aim to provide high quality visual presentation standards.
4. Positioning, installation and operation of equipment within all event areas.
5. Perform all necessary pre-event checks as required for the event.
6. Cooperate with specialized production agencies and visiting media companies in the provision of events and broadcasts.
7. Set up & support press conferences.
8. Manage and troubleshoot all arena production equipment and installations, demonstrating professionalism and the highest level of expertise.
9. Event AV Technicians serve as liaison with tenants and event promoters to assist with arena broadcast connectivity and to ensure all A/V systems are running at optimal level.
10. The position involves a high degree of exposure, working with all levels of staffing and visitors including executive management and other high profile figures to provide live event services.
11. The Event AV Technician may assist with pre-event planning and resource scheduling, technical briefing, live event management, technical delivery and post-event wrap-up.
12. The Event AV Technician may assist in installation and termination of various broadcast/IT cabling ie: Cat6 ethernet, Coax, SM fiber, balanced audio (XLR).
13. Provide excellent team work and training to Broadcast Services Event Tech personal.

Desired Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable requests may be accommodated to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Event AV Technician must be a team player with good oral communication and interpersonal skills
2. Strong organizational skills, time management skills and attention to detail.
3. Excellent customer service skills.
4. Develops and maintains effective working relationships with all arena personnel and external clients.
5. Must have technical experience in all aspects of electrical, lighting, video systems, live sound reinforcement, theatrical rigging, and stage management.
6. Must be able to work and complete tasks with minimal Supervision.
7. Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in newly acquired skills in short order.
8. Ability to adapt to dynamic scheduling needs.

Education and/or Experience:

1. Must have high school diploma or G.E.D.
2. Minimum of 2 years experience in the professional A/V or Broadcast Industry preferred.
3. Basic level proficiency in A/V systems, broadcast and theatre lighting technologies.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender/gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status entitled to protection under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. EOE & DFWP