Video Technician

Wise Productions is seeking an experienced Video Technician to join the team to support growing demand for video within live events. The post holder will play a pivotal role in the operation of the video department, working closely with other internal departments to ensure the service is client focused, meets the needs of our accredited venues and delivers excellence for every project. This would suit a bright, self-motivated, and organised individual with technical experience of delivering video projects for high value clients. The post-holder will support our delivery of virtual, hybrid, and live events for our corporate clients, which are delivered in the unique venues of London. The post-holder would be responsible for the preparing of video equipment for site, the handling of subhired kit, quality control of video systems coming in and out of the warehouse, and maintenance and repair where necessary for the department. Knowledge and experience of using industry standard switching and

playback systems is therefore essential along with a good working knowledge of professional displays, projectors, LED walls and distribution systems. This post reports to the Head of Technical as part of the technical team.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Preparation of equipment for events.

• Briefing freelance video operators and assisting with equipment prep.

• Attending event setups as required.

• Managing sub-hires for events check in and out.

• Assisting the Senior Video Technician with kit listing and departmental inventory management.

• With Warehouse Manager, ensure all equipment is checked in and out from jobs and quality is maintained.

• Maintenance of AV equipment.

• With Warehouse Manager, ordering and managing stock of consumables.

• Maintaining a tidy department and assisting the warehouse team with loads, tips, and degrot.

• 3 years experience in a video role/freelance

• Highly computer literate with basic networking (presentation software / office suite

• Ability to learn Studio Operation / vMix / Streaming Software

• Knowledge of basic camera functionality and signal cable differences

• Basic projection and display experience Live video call software (Zoom / Teams)

• Experience of PAT / maintenance of equipment

· Opportunity of profit share dependent on company performance (including the first £3,600 tax free per annum)

· EO business model – benefits include becoming a company Co-Owner, Employee Voice and business transparency

· 30 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays

· Additional annual leave linked to length of service

· Hybrid, flexible working arrangements (role dependent)

· Paid overtime or time off in lieu

· Opportunities to apply for unpaid leave

· Enhanced maternity, paternity adoption leave

· Extra holiday pay calculated on average overtime earnings

· Enhance sick pay

· Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

· Medical Cash App (Medicash)

· Development and training opportunities to enable progression within the company

· Pension scheme

· Employee Assistance Scheme

· Bike2Work Scheme

· Octopus Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

· Eye care vouchers for VDU workers