AV Event Technician

Role: AV Event Technician

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Location: London, UK

Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 (dependent on experience), plus company benefits

Interview Process: 2 stage (Virtual and Face-to-face)

Hours: Monday – Friday – 08:00-18:00 with out of hours working evenings and occasional weekends (Overtime often available)

Kinly is a leading integrator of audio-visual and unified communications solutions, and the largest in Europe, serving as a globally trusted technology advisor to leading organisations. For more than 25 years, we have been designing, developing, integrating and supporting complex audiovisual solutions and businesses rely on us to deliver consistently secure and flexible meeting experiences.

Exciting new opportunity has arisen on a famous and iconic client site in central London, working as an AV Technician. 

Key responsibilities:

Events & Broadcasts:

• Liaison with management and clients regarding the exact audio-visual requirements for events.

• Operation of audio-visual equipment as allocated by the AV or Venue Management during events with the aim to provide high quality technical standards

• Positioning, installation and operation of equipment within event areas

• Perform all necessary pre-event checks as required for the event

• Support of video / audio conferences / Webcasts in support of live events

• Cooperate with specialised production and facilities companies in the provision of events and broadcasts

• Set up & support of Call Centre Network for Telethons, Emergency Appeals and Press Announcements

• Setup and support of AV equipment to the client in meeting rooms

• Assist with IT and network requirements for events as dictated by the customer

• Assist with support for video / audio conferencing problems. Investigate faults and recommend further actions to rectify

• Carry out regular preventative room checks, ensuring all equipment functions correctly

• Proactive maintenance / reporting to ensure all AV equipment is always of the highest standard and functioning correctly

• Testing and connection of communications and networking to equipment via patching of floor boxes and Comms room terminals

• Deputise for the AV Manager in the event of absence

• Supervise additional/ cover technicians and external Production companies/agencies

Skills and experience:

Essential

• Team Player with a positive & flexible attitude to the workplace

• Operating digital and analogue sound desks capability – Allen & Heath, Soundcraft

• LED Videowall, Video Projection & switcher Operation ability

• Good knowledge across a broad range of devices & applications Mac, Microsoft Office etc

• Experience operating remote controlled or stand-alone video cameras - Sony

• Complete understanding of signal flow in both audio and video installations

Desirable

• Experience within a Live music or Theatre based role

• Basic Lighting skills

• Operating vision mixers – Panasonic, Black magic

• Networking, IP & Wi-Fi

If you are selected for interview, and need any reasonable adjustments made for your interview, please let the Talent Acquisition team know, at the point of scheduling.

If you do require details of the vacancy or the application process in an alternative format, please either email jobs@kinly.com outlining your requirements; or you can view the vacancy via the Kinly page on Vercida which allows you to customise the content so that you can review in a way that works best for you.

About Kinly

Kinly is the globally trusted AV and UCC technology advisor to world-class organisations. Our solutions drive maximum collaboration, engagement and productivity to enable a world where people can work together, from everywhere. Our people are unified by a passion for helping teams achieve their workplace communication and collaboration goals, irrespective of complexity, location or project size. We design, engineer and support audio visual and collaboration technology solutions that add real business value and deliver exceptional user experiences, every time.

Why Kinly?

We are experienced: When you join our family you’ll be part of a multi-award-winning team made up of the industry’s most innovative professionals.

We are proven: The world’s leading global businesses rely on us to deliver secure and reliable meeting experiences. Come with us on our journey.

We are independent: We partner with the world’s best AV vendors to deliver our customers unrivalled access to cutting edge technology tailored to their exact needs.

We are global: You’ll be working with alongside the world’s leading brands and supporting them on high-profile, international projects.

Equal Opportunities:

Kinly is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, age, gender identity, pregnancy, colour, race, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, religion or any other ‘protected characteristics. We welcome your application.