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Audio Engineer (Live Events)
| Location | London |
| Salary | Up to £36,000 |
| Benefits | Direct Staff Benefits |
| Job Ref | 12219 |
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Job Posted | 23rd May 2025 |
Job Description
We are currently seeking an Audio Engineer to join our client’s team and play a key role in the audio-visual production of live events. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Dante networking and a solid all-round knowledge of AV systems.
Key Tasks:• To operate sound, lighting and audio-visual equipment for events.
• To ensure that all rooms are set up with the right equipment and securely in line with H&S procedures one hour prior to the client’s arrival.
• To de-rig equipment efficiently and safely at the time as listed on the AV weeksheet, function sheets and amendment forms.
• To ensure that all AV equipment is used safely and correctly by colleagues, freelance staff and clients.
• To understand and to be able to explain the correct usage and application of all audio-visual equipment to clients and colleagues upon request.
• To communicate changes of an event to colleagues to ensure smooth running of an event.
Management of audio-visual equipment:
• To keep clear records of audio-visual equipment held by the Conference Centre.
• To be able to undertake basic first line maintenance of in-house Audio-Visual equipment
• To advise the Audio-Visual manager on stock levels and any equipment defects
• To ensure all equipment is stored safely and correctly in the right locations and is returned to store when not in use
• To actively protect equipment from damage during transportation
• To ensure areas of equipment storage remain tidy and that AV equipment remains accessible
• To repair and maintain equipment and leads as required.
Management of events:
• Experience with Yamaha and Allen & Heath digital audio desks in a live event environment. (Yamaha QL and Allen&Heath Qu Desks).
• Experience with Dante networks.
• Experience and knowledge of D&B audio systems preferable.
• Experience in Hybrid events and live streaming using VMIX and OBS preferrable.
• Knowledge of MS Team, Zoom or other online video conferencing software/platforms
• To communicate with clients during an event to ensure that all late changes and additions can be catered for.
• To be available to assist the conference sales executives with show rounds and client queries in the absence of the Audio-Visual Manager and the Senior Technician and to ensure that good precise notes are taken on behalf of the Audio-Visual Department that are passed on to the AV Manager.
• To assist the clients with their last-minute request and meet those requests where possible and ensure the extra’s form is signed by client for extra equipment at the time of request.
• To be polite to all clients at all times
Sorry this vacancy is no longer available.
Vacancy Tags: AV Technician, £25000-35000, London & SE
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Equal Opportunities
Jacobs Massey provides our recruitment services, for both clients and candidates, within an equal opportunities environment. We are committed to taking positive action in order to promote such equality of opportunity. Our recruitment procedures are based on the requirements of the job, irrespective of race, gender, gender reassignment, marital status, sexuality, disability, religion or age. Appointments are always made on the basis of merit and we welcome applications from all members of the AV community.
Audio Engineer (Live Events)
London
Up to £36,000 + Direct Staff Benefits
Ref: 12219
Description
We are currently seeking an Audio Engineer to join our client’s team and play a key role in the audio-visual production of live events. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Dante networking and a solid all-round knowledge of AV systems.
Key Tasks:• To operate sound, lighting and audio-visual equipment for events.
• To ensure that all rooms are set up with the right equipment and securely in line with H&S procedures one hour prior to the client’s arrival.
• To de-rig equipment efficiently and safely at the time as listed on the AV weeksheet, function sheets and amendment forms.
• To ensure that all AV equipment is used safely and correctly by colleagues, freelance staff and clients.
• To understand and to be able to explain the correct usage and application of all audio-visual equipment to clients and colleagues upon request.
• To communicate changes of an event to colleagues to ensure smooth running of an event.
Management of audio-visual equipment:
• To keep clear records of audio-visual equipment held by the Conference Centre.
• To be able to undertake basic first line maintenance of in-house Audio-Visual equipment
• To advise the Audio-Visual manager on stock levels and any equipment defects
• To ensure all equipment is stored safely and correctly in the right locations and is returned to store when not in use
• To actively protect equipment from damage during transportation
• To ensure areas of equipment storage remain tidy and that AV equipment remains accessible
• To repair and maintain equipment and leads as required.
Management of events:
• Experience with Yamaha and Allen & Heath digital audio desks in a live event environment. (Yamaha QL and Allen&Heath Qu Desks).
• Experience with Dante networks.
• Experience and knowledge of D&B audio systems preferable.
• Experience in Hybrid events and live streaming using VMIX and OBS preferrable.
• Knowledge of MS Team, Zoom or other online video conferencing software/platforms
• To communicate with clients during an event to ensure that all late changes and additions can be catered for.
• To be available to assist the conference sales executives with show rounds and client queries in the absence of the Audio-Visual Manager and the Senior Technician and to ensure that good precise notes are taken on behalf of the Audio-Visual Department that are passed on to the AV Manager.
• To assist the clients with their last-minute request and meet those requests where possible and ensure the extra’s form is signed by client for extra equipment at the time of request.
• To be polite to all clients at all times
Sorry this vacancy is no longer available.
Vacancy Tags: AV Technician, £25000-35000, London & SE
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