Audio and Video Technician
You will have the opportunity to be a part of all things happening in Austin. Be part of a team that has an opportunity to be on TV!
Responsibilities:
- Monitor Crestron video conference equipment
- Make sure the microphones are working properly
- Ensure TV monitors are connected properly
- Prepare rooms for televised meetings
Some nights and weekends will be required
Qualifications
- Proficiency with live sound reinforcement systems, including microphones, speakers, amplifiers, mixers, and digital audio consoles (e.g., Yamaha, Allen & Heath, Behringer X32, etc.).
- Strong understanding of signal flow, gain structure, and audio routing.
- Experience with audio recording, playback, and streaming systems.
- Knowledge of analog and digital audio formats (XLR, TRS, AES/EBU, Dante, etc.).
- Ability to troubleshoot feedback, hum, and interference issues quickly during live events.
- Experience supporting teleconferencing systems (WebEx, Teams, Zoom, etc)
Video Qualifications
- Experience with professional video switchers, routers, and scalers (e.g., Blackmagic, Extron, Crestron, Roland, etc.).
- Knowledge of camera operation and setup, including PTZ cameras, framing, focus, and exposure.
- Understanding of video signal types and standards (HDMI, SDI, DisplayPort, NDI, etc.).
- Experience with projection systems, LED walls, or multi-display configurations.
Technical and General Skills
- Strong IT and networking knowledge, especially regarding IP-based AV systems, switches, and VLANs.
- Experience with control systems (Q-SYS, Crestron) and automation programming.
- Ability to read and interpret AV system schematics and rack layouts.
- Preventative maintenance and inventory management for AV gear.
- Familiarity with cybersecurity practices for AV equipment on government networks.
- Ability to manage multiple live events with competing priorities under time pressure.
- PowerPoint operation for live presentations, including embedded video, audio, transitions, and animations.
Soft Skills
- Professional demeanor and discretion, particularly when supporting high-level meetings or classified discussions.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills when working with officials, agency staff, and other technical teams.
- Strong documentation and reporting skills for event logs, incident reports, and technical diagrams.
- Ability to work under government protocols, including chain of command, scheduling, and data handling procedures.
Ideally we are looking for a candidate that is highly technical, can rock a sound board and be very reliable. This is a highly visible job, you must work well under pressure and be very thick skinned.
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