We are currently seeking an Audio Engineer to join our client’s team and play a key role in the audio-visual production of live events. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Dante networking and a solid all-round knowledge of AV systems.
Salary: Up to £36k + Direct Staff Benefits
Key Tasks:
• To operate sound, lighting and audio-visual equipment for events.
• To ensure that all rooms are set up with the right equipment and securely in line with H&S procedures one hour prior to the client’s arrival.
• To de-rig equipment efficiently and safely at the time as listed on the AV weeksheet, function sheets and amendment forms.
• To ensure that all AV equipment is used safely and correctly by colleagues, freelance staff and clients.
• To understand and to be able to explain the correct usage and application of all audio-visual equipment to clients and colleagues upon request.
• To communicate changes of an event to colleagues to ensure smooth running of an event.
Management of audio-visual equipment:
• To keep clear records of audio-visual equipment held by the Conference Centre.
• To be able to undertake basic first line maintenance of in-house Audio-Visual equipment
• To advise the Audio-Visual manager on stock levels and any equipment defects
• To ensure all equipment is stored safely and correctly in the right locations and is returned to store when not in use
• To actively protect equipment from damage during transportation
• To ensure areas of equipment storage remain tidy and that AV equipment remains accessible
• To repair and maintain equipment and leads as required.
Management of events:
• Experience with Yamaha and Allen & Heath digital audio desks in a live event environment. (Yamaha QL and Allen&Heath Qu Desks).
• Experience with Dante networks.
• Experience and knowledge of D&B audio systems preferable.
• Experience in Hybrid events and live streaming using VMIX and OBS preferrable.
• Knowledge of MS Team, Zoom or other online video conferencing software/platforms
• To communicate with clients during an event to ensure that all late changes and additions can be catered for.
• To be available to assist the conference sales executives with show rounds and client queries in the absence of the Audio-Visual Manager and the Senior Technician and to ensure that good precise notes are taken on behalf of the Audio-Visual Department that are passed on to the AV Manager.
• To assist the clients with their last-minute request and meet those requests where possible and ensure the extra’s form is signed by client for extra equipment at the time of request.
• To be polite to all clients at all times
To apply for this vacancy, please email your CV to jobs@jacobsmassey.co.uk