AV Event Technician

Role: AV Event Technician

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: $70,000 - $80,000 (depending on experience), plus benefits including: health, vision/dental insurance; disability, vacation, sickness, 401K, commuter benefits & employee assistance program

Location: New York, US on client site

Interview Process: Initial Teams interview; 2nd stage on-site

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.

We have a portfolio of blue-chip clients, and the current opportunity is working on one of our most prestigious customers, and being responsible for providing AV and VC technical support across all meeting rooms and event spaces on the client’s site.

The position involves a high degree of exposure, working sometimes with executive management and managing directors

Key responsibilities:

• Run AV events, including pre-event testing of audio, wireless microphone battery levels etc

• Video/audio conference set-up and support

• Primary contact for event coordination

• Liaise with clients for large events to understand their requirements

• Attend pre-production meetings required for any scheduled special events

• Primary support to operate global production events

• Own the event experiences for the meeting host and attendees

• Event manage high profile events and become a trusted advisor

• Escalate any operational issues to the appropriate level of support and making suggestions for improvements

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

• Ensure all multi-media/presentation rooms are maintained in good working order

• Carry out regular preventative room checks, ensuring all equipment functions correctly in accordance with the room check procedure

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

• Maintaining a good working relationship with global AV counterparts

• Hold and attend regular meetings with global AV teams to discuss service and operations issues

Skills and experience: 

The successful candidate must have experience working in a similar position; within a corporate and commercial environment. They will possess strong communications skills, capable of liaising at all levels and will be highly organised and customer-focused.

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:

At Kinly, we are unified by a commitment to providing a working environment that is as inclusive, responsible and welcoming as possible for all our teams and prospective employees. We provide equal employment where all applicants are encouraged to apply, regardless of sex, age, gender identity, pregnancy, colour, race, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, religion or any other protected characteristics. We want you to bring your true self to work and provide you with a workplace where you can thrive. We welcome your application and look forward to seeing you at Kinly soon.