AV Event Technician

We now have an exciting opportunity for a proven Audio Visual Technician to join one of our most prestigious client sites, to join our existing and growing onsite team. You will be responsible for delivering a demanding calendar of corporate events whilst maintaining the high quality and standards of the client's experience. The role incorporates all aspects of AV including pre-production, identifying technical requirements, attending meetings in an advisory capacity, managing multiple types of equipment and event execution. Support requests include internal and externally hosted events based at client and non-client sites, using both Virtual and Hybrid events platforms.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with client to determine event support requirements
• Provide technical support to the client event spaces, meeting suites, external venues and virtual platforms.
• Plan and execute technical elements for conferences and roadshows hosted at hotels and other venues with a view to produce a cost effective and professional event
• Attend site surveys and production days
• Liaise with the Events and Comms teams
• Coordinate with external production companies and host sites
• Work with Rich Media Service teams including webcasts, video bridging coordination, projects and VIP AV
• Carry out all aspects of the AV service prescribed in Event Function Sheets
• Maintain personal awareness of procedures relevant to the Events Team
• Deliver a high standard of service in accordance with SLAs

Qualifications

• Proven experience within a client facing Corporate Events field
• AVIXA CTS Certified or similar vocational qualification(s) preferred. Candidates without this qualification will be expected to complete this training onsite
• Live experience of digital sound desks including microphone management and EQ
• Working experience of Crestron control systems and virtual signal routing
• Knowledge of Video Conferencing, control, signal switching/routing and TV distribution systems
• Expert knowledge of MS Teams and Cisco Webex
• Multi-camera control systems and vision mixing
• Working knowledge of virtual events production and broadcast platforms – Streams, vMix or Wirecast
• Understanding of multiple display types including aspect ratios and video walls
• Basic stage lighting principles

About Kinly

Kinly is a leading integrator of audio‑visual and unified communications solutions, and the largest in Europe, serving as a globally trusted technology advisor to leading organisations. For more than 25 years, we have been designing, developing, integrating and supporting complex audiovisual solutions and businesses rely on us to deliver consistently secure and flexible meeting experiences. Kinly is the globally trusted AV and UCC technology advisor to world‑class organisations. Our solutions drive maximum collaboration, engagement and productivity to enable a world where people can work together, from everywhere. Our people are unified by a passion for helping teams achieve their workplace communication and collaboration goals, irrespective of complexity, location or project size. We design, engineer and support audio visual and collaboration technology solutions that add real business value and deliver exceptional user experiences, every time.

Why Kinly?

• We are experienced: When you join our family you'll be part of a multi‑award‑winning team made up of the industry’s most innovative professionals.
• We are proven: The world’s leading global businesses rely on us to deliver secure and reliable meeting experiences. Come with us on our journey.
• We are independent: We partner with the world’s best AV vendors to deliver our customers unrivalled access to cutting‑edge technology tailored to their exact needs.
• We are global: You’ll be working with alongside the world’s leading brands and supporting them on high‑profile, international projects.