AV Events Technician

1 month ago

London, United Kingdom The Francis Crick Institute Full time

Description

Salary for this Role:

From £32,200 with benefits, subject to skills and experience

Job title:

AV Events Technician

Closing date and time:

17 November 2024 at 23:59

Reports to:

Senior Events Producer

Contact term:

This is a full-time, fixed term (12 months) position on Crick terms and conditions of employment.

Summary

We are looking for an experienced AV technician to join our thriving Events team and be part of the Communications and Public Engagement programme at The Francis Crick Institute.

This new role will support all aspects of AV for a large variety of events at the Crick and will include some weekend and evening work. Reporting to the Senior events producer you will provide technical expertise at a consistently high standard, always ensuring that the Crick’s strategic objectives are supported. Events include, but are not limited to, all day conferences and symposiums, lectures, evening seminars, live podcast recordings, public engagement events, award ceremonies, parties and VIP visits. You will also be involved with any TV events and programmes being hosted by the Crick where in-house technical experience is required. The role will enhance the already busy event schedule at the Crick, boosting production quality for audiences for both live and recorded events.

Key responsibilities

Provide AV support to the Comms and Public Engagement team for all events

Attend pre-planning meetings to help design and implement AV solutions for events including working directly with external partners and clients

Deliver, install, operate and de-rig in-person and hybrid events

Flexibility to work evenings and weekends

Provide on-site technical support during events, including troubleshooting and resolving any AV-related issues that should arise including assisting speakers with the operation of AV equipment, ensuring they are comfortable and confident with the setup

Configure and optimise audio and lighting systems, tailored to different events, and ensuring clear sound quality and appropriate levels for speeches, presentations, and filming/recording

Record events as needed using remote cameras and share with the relevant teams in a timely manner

Assist in larger scale, multi camera recordings, overseeing sound and lighting in the auditorium

Keep an accurate inventory of AV equipment, ensuring that all necessary items are available for upcoming events and properly stored after use, ensure equipment is in good working order, and report equipment failures to management

Adhere to health and safety regulations, ensuring that all AV setups are safe and compliant with industry standards including conducting risk assessments as needed

Willingness to keep up to date with emerging AV technologies and learn new programmes

The role, responsibilities and tasks are subject to review as the requirements of the organisation evolve and to support ongoing personal and professional development of the postholder.

Key experience and competencies

The post holder should embody and demonstrate our core Crick values:

Bold; Open; Collegial

Essential

Qualifications, experience and competencies:

Relevant qualification in AV technology, sound engineering, lighting or related fields (BTEC level 3 minimum)

Experience working in the field either academic, corporate AV or live event production

Experience with H&S regulations for rigging in an event environment

Capacity to work long hours, including evenings and weekends, as required by event schedules

Proven experience in setting up and operating AV equipment, including sound systems, lighting, video, and projection equipment

Broad and comprehensive knowledge of AV equipment, such as sound desks, lighting desks, cameras and video mixers for live events

Strong understanding of signal flow, audio processing, video codecs, and live streaming technologies

How to apply

All applicants are encouraged to apply online through our recruitment system, Workday. If you would like an informal, confidential conversation before applying, please contact Faye Bowker, Senior Events Producer on k

Application closing date: 17 November 2024 23:59

Shortlisting dates: w/c 18 November 2024

Interview dates: w/c 2 December 2024

You will need to have the right to work in the UK to apply for this position. We reserve the right to close vacancies early and encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Find out what benefits the Crick has to offer:

For more information on our great pay and benefits package please click here:

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:

We welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities, regardless of ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, pregnancy, age, disability, or civil partnership, marital or family status. We particularly welcome applications from people who are Minority Ethnic as they are currently underrepresented in the Crick at this level.

Diversity is essential to excellence in scientific endeavour. It increases breadth and perspective, leading to more innovation and creativity. We want the Crick to be a place where everyone feels valued and where diversity is celebrated and seen as part of the foundation for our Institute’s success.

The Crick is committed to creating equality of opportunity and promoting diversity and inclusivity. We all share in the responsibility to actively promote dignity, respect, inclusivity and equal treatment and it is our aim to ensure that these principles are reflected and implemented in all strategies, policies and practices.

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