Lead A/V Technician

Requirements and Experience:

• Education – Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
• At least 2-3 years of live event production or relevant experience required.
• Ability to work varied and changing schedule (mornings, nights & weekends included).
• Ability to interface with clients and event partners at a high level of professional presentation standards.
• Have a valid VA (or other state’s) driver's license, a personal vehicle for use, and be able to travel.
• Ability to work from our Charlottesville Main office location

Personality Traits:

• Applicants should be capable of presenting in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner.
• Ability to analyze, critically think through, and solve complicated problems, while maintaining a “get the job done right” mindset.
• Strong relationship-building skills, involving company staff, clients, and industry partners/colleagues.
• Applicants should exhibit a “lead from the front” mindset.
• Fast learner and willingness to work as part of a larger team.
• High level of Customer Service, Hospitality, and Management skills.
• Detail-oriented mentality with strong follow-up and follow-through skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, and the ability to adapt and function successfully and multitask in a high-volume, sometimes stressful environment.
• Ability to follow and maintain professional grooming and presentation standards.

Job Duties:

• Responsible for leading a team of technicians onsite to execute various events of all sizes and types. Including but not limited to, galas, weddings, conferences, meetings, and concerts.
• Work closely with Account Managers and Hotel Directors to have a full and clear understanding of the client’s needs and vision.
• Possibly acting as the main point of contact for BREP during the pre-conference, set, strike, and proceedings of an event.
• Correspond with all relevant members of the Company personnel to communicate the necessary information regarding any changes to an ongoing event.
• Builds and maintains a positive and professional relationship with BREP, industry partners, venue staff, and clientele.
• Participate in weekly production meetings and additional meetings, as needed, for larger events.

Onsite Technician Duties:

• On-site presence to reinforce company procedures, processes for installation, management, and striking of events.
• Applicants should show aptitude in multiple relevant disciplines of event production, such as Audio, Lighting, Video, Rigging, or Camera work.
• Become proficient with all aspects of the company's inventory and equipment. Applicants should seek baseline and advanced knowledge on how to install and operate inventory items.
• Learning how to manage onsite live events from installation through event completion.

Other Expected Duties:

• Assisting with other Company tasks and projects, as needed.

Supplemental Pay:

• Increased pay for operator hours.
• Per Diem supplied for applicable jobs.
• Mileage reimbursement for applicable jobs.
• Bonus Opportunities

Salaried Opportunities available for the right individual. Applicable benefits apply only to full-time positions.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• How many years of Show Production experience do you have?
• What is the highest level of education you have completed?
• Do you have a valid VA(or other state) Driver's License?
• What percentage of the time are you ok traveling for work?
• Are you comfortable working from ladders?

Work Location: In person