AV TECHNICIAN SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
Updated: Sep 19, 2024 - The Audio Visual Technician has expertise in multimedia, photography, video production, and audiovisual communications, adept at supporting web conferencing, webcasting applications, and multimedia technology. This job requires strong writing, analytical, and communication skills, with a keen understanding of the latest trends in video and digital content production. Additionally, the position must known for high energy, decisiveness, and the ability to thrive in fast-paced, innovative environments while guiding senior firm members through production processes.
Summary of AV Technician Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume
1. BS in Audiovisual Communications with 2 years of Experience
- Working experience with AV and video teleconferencing technologies
- Basic experience with ZOOM and ZOOM Voice products
- Understanding of and ability to troubleshoot signal paths for AV networks
- Experience with networked AV technology with the ability to read and interpret AV drawings
- Prior experience within a help desk or service desk environment
- Experience troubleshooting a wide range of IT problems
- Be dynamic and able to maintain excellent client relations
- The ability to meet deadlines and commitments and to adjust/adapt to new ideas and procedures
- Resourceful, adaptable, high integrity, self-starter and safety-conscious
- Experience with servers and networking with practical knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
2. BA in Multimedia Production with 4 years of Experience
- Experience working in facility Audio/Visual installation and maintenance, live sound support
- Experience with Alcorn McBride, Crestron, and Christie Digital Projectors preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint with law firm experience
- Experience with AutoCAD, Vectorworks, or other CAD software
- Good problem-solving skills and willingness to learn new TV technologies within a headend system
- Self-starter and uses various resources to learn (forum, confluence, and requesting meetings and training from peers)
- Highlight and escalate issues promptly and quickly adapt to unplanned changes in priorities
- Working knowledge of Excel and Word packages, skills with RF to IP conversion
- Experience with TV transmission methods DVB-T, DVB-T2, DVB-S, DVB-S2, DVB-C & DVB-C2
- Familiarity with usual equipment, software, and standard concepts, practices, and procedures
3. BS in Photography with 5 years of Experience
- Experience in multimedia, photography, video production, audiovisual, mass communications
- Excellent writing and analytical abilities, and communication skills
- Strong executive presence at ease guiding senior members of the firm through the production process
- Familiar with the latest trends and tools for high-quality video, data visual production
- Familiarity with the latest trends shaping the digital, content marketing landscape
- High energy, sense of urgency, decisiveness, and ability to work in a fast-paced, innovative environment
- Able to operate successfully in a large and complex global corporation while possessing an entrepreneurial spirit and mindset
- Experience in event production, multimedia, broadcast, video production, or audiovisual communications.
- Experience supporting web conferencing, webcasting applications, and multimedia technology.
- Knowledge of webcasting or webinar platforms such as Webex Meetings, Webex Events, On24 Events, VBrick REV, Jabber, Bluejeans, Adobe Connect
4. BA in Mass Communications with 3 years of Experience
- Previous event production experience with FOH or live audio production skills
- Experience with and working knowledge of Zoom video conferencing platform
- Basic understanding of networking principles, Video Camera operation for recording and switching
- Fundamental understanding of audio/video signal flow and routing
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills with CTS General Certification
- Experience working as part of a team and in customer service
- Proven AV experience working in a world-class global organization
- A clear thinker, curious about finance and how it affects global markets
- Clear communicator who can turn complex topics into compelling stories and align them with the firm’s mission
- Highly organized, detail-orientated, and multitasking skills
5. BS in Broadcast Technology with 1 year of Experience
- Experience with and working knowledge of video conferencing systems
- Previous webcasting/live streaming experience with a passion for customer service with the skills to match
- Ability to demonstrate integrity at all times, and remain calm in high-stress situations
- Able to handle multiple tasks/projects, concurrently, think independently, and prioritize
- Excellent verbal and written interpersonal skills with strong problem-solving and follow-up skills
- Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office, ServiceNow, Smartsheet, etc.)
- The instinct for troubleshooting, problem-solving, and intuitive self-starter
- Familiar with PC and Mac platforms with CTS certification
- Advanced understanding and technical competence in current telecommunications technology
- Knowledge of desktop operating systems and application deployment techniques
6. BA in Digital Content Marketing with 4 years of Experience
- Previous practical experience in an AV or IT/communications environment.
- Understanding and ability to support telephone systems, mobile connectivity /communications, programming and operation
- Technical understanding and ability to fault-find and problem-solve various types of video conferencing and general AV hardware/kit in meeting rooms
- Working experience in AV or BSc in Sound and Event Management
- Good knowledge of AV systems and the operation of systems such as sound desk, HireHop, WYSIWYG, and networking
- Sound understanding of 'Installed Sound' environments and the role of equipment such as audio DSPs.
- Experience with building racks with the ability to troubleshoot audio problems methodically
- Ability to ensure consistency of standards/procedures and promote efficiencies
- Outstanding commitment to customer service and internal and external customer experience
- Capability to build strong and effective working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders