Company Overview
Milestone Technologies is a global IT managed services firm that partners with organizations to scale their technology, infrastructure and services to drive specific business outcomes such as digital transformation, innovation, and operational agility. Milestone is focused on building an employee-first, performance-based culture and for over 25 years, we have a demonstrated history of supporting category-defining enterprise clients that are growing ahead of the market. The company specializes in providing solutions across Application Services and Consulting, Digital Product Engineering, Digital Workplace Services, Private Cloud Services, AI/Automation, and ServiceNow. Milestone culture is built to provide a collaborative, inclusive environment that supports employees and empowers them to reach their full potential.
Our seasoned professionals deliver services based on Milestone’s best practices and service delivery framework. By leveraging our vast knowledge base to execute initiatives, we deliver both short-term and long-term value to our clients and apply continuous service improvement to deliver transformational benefits to IT. With Intelligent Automation, Milestone helps businesses further accelerate their IT transformation. The result is a sharper focus on business objectives and a dramatic improvement in employee productivity. Through our key technology partnerships and our people-first approach, Milestone continues to deliver industry-leading innovation to our clients. With more than 3,000 employees serving over 200 companies worldwide, we are following our mission of revolutionizing the way IT is deployed.
Job Overview
The AV Events Team provides comprehensive event support throughout the lifecycle of large-scale corporate events. The team is comprised of individuals skilled in AV technical pre-production, equipment recommendations, and live event technical execution. We are seeking an AV Events Technician to offer ancillary event support services. The role may involve assisting with starting an in-room presentation, providing dedicated technical support for in-room AV equipment, and potentially working flexible hours, including after normal business hours or on weekends.
Responsibilities
- Acting as event production A1 or A2, Graphics or TD/switching depending on show needs.
- Set up, configuration, operation, and facilitating support for event productions.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for all audio and video production items for events.
- Ensure a well-produced event for both streaming and event space experience.
- Use and follow the run-of-show document as a guide for proper show flow.
- Partner with other crew members on the execution of elements both prior to and during shows.
- Attending pre-show production meetings with crew to review responsibilities.
- Ensure testing of all show playback elements for proper play out.
- Following the event content closely to execute with maximum quality.
- Be responsible for ensuring that proper audio levels and video feeds for records are precise.
- Manage gear configuration upgrades and developing new show elements.
- Work with presenters to properly place and track lav microphones.
- Prepare, organize, and track handheld microphones and other equipment as needed.
- Reset space after events to pre-production standards.
- Note any equipment failures and report to AV team.
Equipment Expertise:
- AV Signal Flow & Troubleshooting
- Video Routers: Evertz, Blackmagic, Crestron
- Video Switchers: Panasonic AV-HS Series, Blackmagic, Ross Carbonite, Barco E2
- Video Recording Devices: PIX, AJA KiPro, Blackmagic HyperDeck
- Audio Mixers: Yamaha TF, QL series, Mackie, Shure
- Microphones: Shure QLX, ULX series, Sennheiser, Lectrosonics
- Lighting Boards: ETC Element, Leprecon
- PTZ Cameras: Panasonic AW-HE series + controller
- Cameras: Sony XDCAM series, Panasonic P2 series, Blackmagic
- Misc: Perfect Cue, Countdown clock, Internet Clicker
- Software: Zoom, Google Suite, Google Meet, Google Slides, Keynote, Slack, Dante Controller,
Smaart 8, Mbox/Qlab/Playback Pro/Quicktime
Required Skills:
- Previous experience working on corporate events in a corporate setting.
- Advanced understanding of current audio/video standards and equipment.
- Ability to program and operate switchers, graphics, mixers, microphones, and all ancillary audio gear.
- Ability to simplify AV technical information, workflows, and terminology for those who may not be
familiar with the AV technologies.
Soft Skills:
- Detailed oriented and motivated self-starter.
- Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet aggressive deadlines.
- Ability to adapt and work well with varied personalities.
- High level of professionalism and ability to be helpful and maintain composure under pressure.
- Ability to work independently with minimal guidance but aren’t afraid to ask the right questions when you need help.
Desired:• AVIXA CTS (preferred but not required)
Compensation
Estimated Pay Range:
Exact compensation and offers of employment are dependent on circumstances of each case and will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, licenses or certifications, and location.
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
At Milestone we strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and work with, where we all feel empowered to bring our full, authentic selves to work. We know creating a diverse and inclusive culture that champions equity and belonging is not only the right thing to do for our employees but is also critical to our continued success.
Milestone Technologies provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law, or local ordinance. Milestone also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants and employees.
We welcome the unique background, culture, experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression and perspectives you can bring to our global community. Our recruitment team is looking forward to meeting you.