Live Event AV Technician

Live Event Video Specialist

Do you have a passion for creating events and making long-lasting memories for your clients? Sight & Sound Productions is seeking an Event Video Specialist!

We are in search of a seasoned Video Specialist to collaborate with clients, producers, production managers, and a dynamic team of event specialists to prepare relevant video setups and equipment for safe and prompt installation and operation at live events. Works with V1 in supporting video positions onsite as needed, leading a crew of staff, freelancers, and vendors to implement the creative vision. Maintains and prepares video equipment in service of the above.

What is in it for you

• Paid time off
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401K
• Starting at $45,000 - $50,000
• Team focused culture
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within our company
• Complementary tickets to events including the Jacksonville Icemen Hockey Games, Jumbo Shrimp Baseball Games, and the Jacksonville Zoo (general admission + special events).

What you will be doing:

• Attend pre-event meetings with the production manager or producer when requested
• Help V1, Operations, & Production Managers in resolving conflicts with event video resources and suggest appropriate outside rentals as needed
• Assist warehouse manager in pulling, scanning, loading/unloading, and checking equipment for completeness
• Work closely with the Project Manager and the production manager as a video director, directing the video portion of live events (including placement of talent and scenic elements for the best camera shots, cueing of video and gfx, directing camera operators, etc.); in instances where a producer or production manager is absent, all video direction may be at your discretion
• Supply proper paperwork to facilitate video equipment installation, patching, programming, and operation
• Work closely with the lighting director to obtain the best balance of stage lighting for live and remote audiences, IMag, and recording
• Work closely with the audio director to obtain the best audio for recording and streaming
• Work closely with camera operators to obtain the necessary shots and framing
• Work closely with the specialist manager to organize, manage and maintain video equipment and technology
• Assist specialist manager in pursuing live video solutions that best serve our clients’ present and future needs
• Help to evaluate freelancers as to their suitability to perform video-related functions
• Supervise and coordinate crews of 2 to 10 on various live event projects
• The project lead and/or Production manager may assign other associated duties

Your experience and skills include:

• Minimum four years of professional experience in the event industry and at least two years working with the below duties
• Proficiency in implementing live video technologies and concepts, including projection alignment and blending, switcher programming and operation, camera operation and direction, engineering, playback, recording, and advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving
• Must learn and become adept at using Flex resource management software
• Valid driver’s license needed; required to obtain US Passport and medical card if necessary
• Must be available for 60% travel and work flexible hours
• Ability to work in a team atmosphere and collaborate closely with others to obtain the highest level of achievement on live events and internal projects

Your team and working environment:

Sight & Sound Productions is based in Jacksonville, FL, but produces events all over the country. While most events are held in Northeast Florida, a few times a year you will be asked to travel for up to a week. Our corporate office where you will spend prepping shows and collaborating with the team is in a newly built building conveniently located near the Town Center (off 295 & Beach Blvd.).

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Why work for Sight & Sound Productions?
We are far more than an event company. We are a community of passionate, creative people who love building and executing ideas from the ground up. Event Techs are a little bit like “adrenaline junkies” who feed of the energy of events. A lot of companies say they have a “great culture”, but we have over 10 people who have been with the company for over 8 years, some being here for 25 years, which shows what kind of culture we truly have. We are excited that our team is growing and hope you will be a part of it!