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Audio Visual Engineer
Zirous
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Iowa • 🇺🇸 United States
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About the role
- Setup, operate, and dismantle audio, video, and lighting equipment.
- Ensure all AV systems are thoroughly tested, configured, and optimized for peak performance and reliability.
- Provide on-site technical support during events, making critical decisions under pressure to resolve issues and maintain event flow.
- Manage and coordinate all technical logistics, including equipment procurement, setup, operation, and dismantlement.
- Oversee the end-to-end technical production of multiple, often complex, events simultaneously, from conception to post-event analysis.
- Technical planning, design, and schematic creation for all AV elements, including audio, video, lighting, staging, rigging, and show control.
- Develop detailed event timelines, production schedules, and technical specifications.
- Collaborate with event planners, clients, and internal teams to understand requirements and deliver high-quality AV solutions.
- Foster a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
- Serve as the primary technical point of contact for clients, event planners, and other stakeholders.
- Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with internal teams and external vendors.
- Clearly communicate technical capabilities, limitations, and solutions to non-technical audiences.
- Ensure high levels of client satisfaction through exceptional service delivery and proactive problem-solving.
- Implement best practices for AV production, ensuring the highest standards of quality and professionalism.
- Ensure all technical operations comply with safety regulations, industry standards, and company policies.
- Conduct post-event evaluations to identify lessons learned and implement improvements for future events.
- Develop, manage, and adhere to departmental and event-specific AV budgets.
- Negotiate contracts with vendors, suppliers, and freelance technical staff to optimize cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality.
- Monitor financial performance and identify areas for cost savings.
- Oversee inventory and asset tracking for all AV equipment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Audio-Visual Technology, Digital Media, Sound Engineering, Live Production, or a related field; equivalent experience and certifications will be considered.
- Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in live event AV production.
- Desired 3-5 years in a leadership or senior role with decision-making responsibilities.
- Audio: Large-format sound systems, digital mixing consoles (e.g., Yamaha, Allen & Heath), wireless microphone systems, signal flow, acoustic principles.
- Video: Projectors, LED walls, video switchers (e.g., Barco, Blackmagic Design), media servers (e.g., Playback Pro, Millumin), camera operation (PTZ and manned), IMAG, live streaming technologies.
- Lighting: Intelligent lighting fixtures, DMX control systems, lighting consoles (e.g., ETC, GrandMA, Hog), stage lighting design.
- Rigging & Staging: Basic understanding of rigging principles, truss structures, and stage mechanics for AV integration.
- Show Control: Proficiency with integrated control systems (e.g., Millumin, QLab etc.).
- Networking: Strong understanding of AV over IP, Dante, NDI, and other networking protocols for AV.
- Directing: Ability to direct crew (Cameras, Audio, Graphics, TD, etc.) to create an orchestrated feed for audience (both in-person and virtual).
- Flexibility to work irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and to travel extensively as required by event schedules (ranging from a couple of days to a couple of weeks).
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Benefits
- Play a vital role in the success of an exceptional team.
- Enjoy a competitive salary along with an attractive benefits package, including a 401(k) match.
- Thrive in a supportive environment that promotes both personal and professional development.
- Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and remote work days each week.
- Benefit from flexible scheduling options.
- Take on thrilling and diverse projects that keep you engaged.
- Embrace flexible time off (FTO) with unlimited time off - take the time you need while still being there for your teammates and Zirous.
- Receive paid holidays to recharge and relax.
- Access a cell phone subsidy and discounts with Verizon.
- We prioritize our employees' personal time, career aspirations, and life goals.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
audio-visual technologydigital mediasound engineeringlive productionlarge-format sound systemsdigital mixing consolesvideo switcherslighting consolesAV over IPshow control systems
Soft skills
problem-solvingtroubleshootingcommunicationinterpersonal skillsleadershipcollaborationflexibilitydecision-makingclient satisfactioncontinuous improvement
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Audio-Visual TechnologyBachelor's degree in Digital MediaBachelor's degree in Sound EngineeringBachelor's degree in Live Production
