Media Services Technician | Part-Time | St. Charles Convention Center
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 The Media Services Technician assists in performing responsible technical work within the Media Services Department; operates technical media, audio-visual and electronic equipment for events and performances in the convention center. This role pays an hourly rate of $18.00-$19.50 Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching This position will remain open until May 15, 2026.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- High school diploma or equivalent GED and one year experience in audio visual and technical media coordination and operation, preferably in a convention, theater, arena or hotel environment. Equivalent experience may be substituted.
- Ability to work a variable work schedule (including evenings and weekends, as required), depending upon event and business requirements.
- Basic Networking/IT skills.
- Knowledge of audio visual equipment and electronic services in public venue settings.
- Principles and practices of media services.
- Operational characteristics of events.
- Knowledge of personal computers including PC & MAC and computerized audio-visual systems.
- Excellent customer service skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in public facility highly preferred.
- Knowledge of rigging, drone operation & camera operation
- Knowledge of terminology used in entertainment/convention/public venue settings a plus.
Responsibilities
- Set up, operate and tear down all in-house lighting, audio & video equipment and rented or client provided audio-visual equipment.
- Perform both preventive and corrective maintenance to all in-house Audio Visual equipment.
- Consult with clients regarding audiovisual requirements.
- Provide technical advising to other departments upon request.
- Trouble-shoot audiovisual sound and lighting systems.
- Provide excellent customer service assistance to internal and external clients.
Benefits
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- 401(k) matching
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
