Arena AV Technical Manager | Full-Time | UBS Arena

Oak View Group•Elmont, NY

6d•$80,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet . Overview We are looking for an experienced Arena AV Technical Manager to assist with the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and repairs of critical building equipment and infrastructure systems. This person should have a background in live broadcast or event audio and video presentation systems, including signal path distribution and routing, equipment set up, and regular maintenance procedures. You will be working on a broad range of events from NHL games and major concert tours to corporate events, specialty activations, and press conferences. This position will report to the Director of AV Systems and Broadcasting Operations and will work closely with the NY Islanders Event Presentation team as well as the UBS Arena Operations team. Experience in arena, stadium, or large venue AV operations is preferred. This role pays an annual salary of $80,000-$90,000 Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays) This position will remain open until March 13, 2026.

Requirements

3-5 years of previous experience with live broadcast or event AV presentation systems.
Accustomed to working in a fast-paced environment with ability to multi-task and collaborate
Ability and willingness to work flexible hours i.e.: nights and weekends around event days
High degree of personal integrity, workload prioritization and exceptional problem-solving skills
Awareness of, and interest in, the latest broadcast video and display technologies
Self motivated and be able to independently troubleshoot on the fly during events
Experience troubleshooting AV systems in a live event environment
Experience with audio and video signal distribution and routing systems
Experience with live broadcast production
Professionalism regarding working with entities from internal departments, service providers, and show personnel

Nice To Haves

Experience in arena, stadium, or large venue AV operations is preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as technical point person for corporate events, Internal/External client meetings, & ancillary events
Arena Video Routing and Production Control Room systems
Set up and testing of event-day AV equipment according to specific needs of that event.
Perform regular maintenance tasks on building AV equipment. Including but not limited to SMPTE 2110 Orbit Routing System, Grassvalley Switchers/Multiviewers/Cameras/CCUs, Evertz Dreamcatcher, Ross Xpression, Riedel, Dante Network, etc.
Train and assist event-day operators with technical operations of UBS Arena control room equipment.
Oversee staffing for corporate events, Internal/External client meetings, & ancillary/specialty events.
Assist Director of AV Systems and Broadcasting Operations with technical repairs on all AV Systems.
Upkeep and manage the AVB technical inventory as well as the AVB incident reporting documentation.