Event Technician

at  AVISPL

Waterloo, ON, Canada -

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Immediate15 Feb, 2025Not Specified16 Nov, 20241 year(s) or aboveProduction Systems,Video Production,Final Cut Pro,Communications,Broadcast Production,Live Events,Platforms,Broadcasting,High Pressure Situations,Travel,Event Production,Broadcast,Ultra,Audio ConsolesNoNo
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Description:

WHO WE ARE

At AVI-SPL VideoLink, we pride ourselves on our superior customer service, passion for excellence, spirit of teamwork, and the focus on continued innovation. Our employees are the people who enable us to deliver on those values every business day. That’s why we’re always on the lookout for talented, ambitious people who can make a substantial contribution to our team of smart, down-to-earth, hardworking professionals.
We offer lots of room for growth! We support each other and value the importance of collaboration and intellectual curiosity across all our teams. You’ll have daily opportunities to develop your individual skills, become an expert in the dynamic event production and corporate video industry, and be part of an innovative organization.
We offer a competitive package and a balanced work-life culture. We love what we do and hope you do too - come join us!

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

  • Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
  • Travel is required based on requirements and location of productions and service needs including meetings at client offices and AVI-SPL VideoLink offices.
  • Ability to lift/carry 50lbs.
  • Ability to climb ladders and perform overhead work.

Responsibilities:

WHAT YOU’LL DO

The Event Technician will play a critical role in the design, setup, and support of onsite and hybrid events for an established global technology client. This role is responsible for:

  • using their technical expertise and creative innovation to contribute to the overall technical strategy of live events based on the creative vision and unique event scope;
  • utilizing deep knowledge of video equipment and technology to ensure flawless operation of all video equipment and decision-making skills to make real-time adjustments as needed to ensure quality control; and
  • collaborating with team members to optimize the operational setup of the production control room and oversee the troubleshooting of all aspects of the client’s production facilities and control rooms.

DAY-TO-DAY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide technical consultation on the production strategy based on the unique event goals, scope, and vision.
  • Oversee the design, setup, and configuration of all necessary control room elements to ensure a high- quality event for client productions.
  • Determine the required hardware, equipment, and production assets needed for event and oversee the necessary testing and quality control on all items prior.
  • Oversee the operational approach to fulfill the creative production needs for client events, including but not limited to:
  • Technical direction
  • Audio mixing
  • Robotic cameras
  • Virtual platforms
  • Graphics
  • Video playback
  • Streaming
  • Lighting design
  • Teleprompter
  • Execute virtual events on various virtual event platforms such as StreamYard, Wirecast, and VMix.
  • Provide support for staging and creative lighting design.
  • Use expert knowledge of production equipment to ensure optimization of all equipment configurations and setups. Use complex decision making to recommend repair or replacement of equipment.
  • Collaborate on the assessment and recommendation of solutions around overall strategy for studio and event spaces based on operational requirements.
  • Participate in regularly scheduled meetings with team members to ensure alignment on event procedures, scheduling, and production briefs as required.


REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Min:1.0Max:3.0 year(s)

Other Industry

Production / Maintenance / Quality

Other

Graduate

Video production broadcasting communications or similar field

Proficient

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Waterloo, ON, Canada