Senior AV Engineer - Hybrid (Ames, IA Office)

Workiva Inc.•Ames, IA

1d•$86,000 - $138,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior AV Engineer oversees communication and presentation resources within Workiva, facilitating effective collaboration. This role manages live productions, such as all-company meetings and off-site events, working with employees at all levels. The Senior AV Engineer is responsible for vendor management, technical specification discovery and support, and ownership of conference and meeting rooms. While lacking purchasing authority, the Senior AV Engineer independently researches and recommends equipment and technologies to enhance communication platforms.

Requirements

4+ years of related experience in audio engineering, tele-production, or multimedia production
Bachelor’s Degree, preferred
Working knowledge of industry standards and codes
Extensive knowledge of audio/visual solutions
Significant knowledge and experience with wired or wireless data networks
Formal training or certifications, such as Biamp, Q-SYS, CTS, or DANTE
Experience using Vectorworks or similar software
Infrastructure cabling, termination, soldering, and wiring understanding
Ability to connect and troubleshoot analog and digital audio visual equipment
Knowledge of visual and sound production software programs
Familiarity with audio peripherals and troubleshooting
Critical thinking and analytical skills
Strategic thinking, collaborative decision-making, and risk analysis
Ability to balance priorities, adapt to change, and communicate effectively
Good interpersonal skills for teamwork and collaborative work situations
Up to 15% travel for live Workiva production events
Flexible schedule, possible long hours, and various weather conditions
Ability to bend, stoop, and lift up to 30 pounds regularly and up to 70 pounds occasionally
Reliable internet access for remote work

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree

Responsibilities

Manage live events, including all-company meetings and off-site events
Oversee daily operations of hybrid event production
Facilitate pre-production logistics
Work directly with production crews onsite
Set up and operate audio-visual equipment
Test setup pre-event and implement alternative solutions
Record, produce, and store presentation events
Identify technical solutions for presentation events
Provide technical support for audio-visual equipment
Receive feedback to identify technical needs and develop production plans
Assist with troubleshooting audio-visual equipment
Research new equipment and technologies for recommendations
Represent the company with audio-visual and multimedia vendors
Analyze vendor documentation and provide recommendations
Manage vendor requests and quotes
Provide final documentation for internal approval
Actively maintain and monitor equipment and systems
Provide in-room computer and AV support
Create workflows and designs for daily operations
Install, maintain, upgrade, and support video teleconferencing and display systems
Ensure conference rooms and systems are checked daily.
Identify and address system issues
Edit video production footage, special effects, and sound recordings
Perform basic editing on non-linear editing stations
Store and deliver completed projects