AV Events Technician

Chapman University Careers•Irvine, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Engineering Systems Support Manager, the AV Events Technician is responsible for all internal and external technical event production support for Dodge College. This position will provide onsite and offsite audiovisual support, live event setup, event production support, classroom and conference room technology support, as well as hands-on AV technical expertise for live events, theaters, screening venues, and multi-camera broadcast stage productions. This role provides evening and weekend technical AV support ensuring Dodge College’s creative and technical spaces operate reliably, consistently, and with a safety-first mindset. The AV Events Technician bridges media management, live event support, and professional screening environments, maintaining high standards of technical delivery across all platforms. This position provides in-person supervision and oversight of Technical Operations student workers in the evenings and weekends. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Ability to work a flexible and shifted work schedule, Tu-Sat 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Occasional overtime may be required based upon needs and event schedules.
Bachelor’s Degree or similar in Event Production, TV, Film and/or Media Production
Previous experience providing audio/video technical and administrative support, audiovisual systems and/or broadcast engineering support, screening/presentation systems operations, live event production and/or post-production technology support, and/or related professional production office / production studio / live event venue AV support
Working knowledge and previous experience in event production, live audio, media systems engineering, video editing, sound mixing, and/or videography
Demonstrated proficiency in Avid Media Composer and/or Symphony, Pro Tools; Adobe CC applications including Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, etc.; video streaming, digital file conversion and transcoding
Knowledge of video signal routing, digital workflows, file-based production and related technologies
Knowledge of computer networking, file management, video compression systems, broadcast standards, data rates and related video and audio formats
Experience with Digital Intermediate color-correction applications including Black-magic DaVinci Resolve or similar digital color-grading software and technologies
Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to translate technical terms into non-technical terms
Strong writing skills for communicating with supervisors, faculty, staff, and vendors
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and adapt to frequent interruptions
Ability to use tact and diplomacy and maintain confidentiality in both oral and written communication
Strong computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook
Undergraduate degree in film production, entertainment technology, computer science, broadcast engineering, or related field

Responsibilities

Provide audiovisual tech support, troubleshoot technical issues during live events, manage screenings/projectionist duties, workshop AV assistance, provide computing help and support technical infrastructure/facility/stage systems
Coordinate post-production processes, including media ingest, transcoding, editorial support, and final deliverables
Provide technical setup and real-time support for live and virtual events, including AV systems, streaming platforms, and video playback
Operate and maintain digital cinema projection systems (DCP servers, laser/4K projectors, audio systems) for screenings and premieres
Regularly inspect and evaluate equipment for integrity, operation, and safety
Interface and interact with Information Systems, Technology Operations, and Event Operations staff to support and troubleshoot related technologies, system hardware and associated infrastructure
Assist with technical setup, operations, and wrapping of various events
Ensure accurate playback of DCP and non-DCP media, performing QC checks and format conversions as needed
Provide documentation and instructional guides on the proper use, handling, operations, and procedures of event technology, equipment, and related hardware
Integrate events and screening media into post workflows for archival or further editing.
Assist with the hiring and training of student support staff
Collaborate with creative, production, and IT teams to ensure consistent, high-quality output across all platforms
Troubleshoot issues related to media, projection, AV signal flow, & storage systems.
Conduct equipment maintenance, perform diagnostics, and maintain all technical equipment in associated spaces
Provide additional support to the Director of Production and Technical Operations, Engineering Systems Support Manager, the Engineering and Systems Support Team, and other staff as needed
Assist with other duties as assigned