Audio Visual Engineer

the Client•Newark, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Audio Visual Engineer is responsible for operational planning, coordination, and program management of live events within the Audio Visual team. The role is a central point of contact for customers, vendors, and internal teams, supporting seamless event delivery through structured planning, show calling, and a focus on customer satisfaction. Technical knowledge of AV systems is expected, while the primary focus is routing work, managing relationships, and improving live event production quality. The position supports in-person, virtual, and hybrid events, including pre-production planning, live production execution, and post-production activities. The role is onsite in Newark, New Jersey, five days per week, starting in the first week. This is a nine-month contract.

Requirements

Working knowledge of streaming platforms, live event systems, and meeting systems.
Knowledge of cable infrastructure, equipment, and rack systems.
Ability to serve as show caller and manage real-time live event production.
Experience with pre-production planning and run-of-show documentation.
Vendor relationship management and coordination skills.
Ability to route work across technical teams and manage scheduling.
Post-production A/V skills, including editing, cataloging, and archiving.
Strong focus on customer satisfaction throughout the event lifecycle.
Must be onsite five days per week in Newark, starting with week one.
Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship or transfer is not available.

Responsibilities

Support and scale the Audio Visual Events Program through process improvement and operational rigor.
Plan events and guide cross-functional teams on the best approach.
Create run-of-show documents and drive pre-production planning.
Coordinate scheduling for event operations team members.
Provide operational excellence and technical leadership, identify root causes, and implement permanent solutions.
Collaborate with employees, contractors, and vendors to deliver in-person, virtual, and hybrid live events.
Manage vendor relationships, rentals, and stage crews.
Route work across technical teams to support timely, quality delivery.
Drive customer satisfaction throughout the event lifecycle.
Serve as show caller and manage real-time production execution for live events.
Facilitate and monitor A/V meetings and events, including live streams.
Perform post-production A/V activities, including editing for distribution, cataloging, and archiving.
Maintain working knowledge of streaming platforms, live event systems, and meeting systems.
Understand cable infrastructure, equipment, and rack systems to coordinate technical teams and troubleshoot escalations.