Audio Visual Technician

Salary range: £37,000 - £40,000 based on experience

Location: 61 Whitehall, London

Contract: Full time, permanent, 37.5 hrs minimum per week

The Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), based in London, Brussels and Nairobi, is the UK’s leading independent think tank engaged in cutting edge research in defence and security. Its mission is to inform, influence and enhance public debate on a safer and more stable world. RUSI is a research-led institute, producing independent, practical and innovative analysis to address today’s complex challenges.

This role is focused on providing audio visual services and support to internal and external stakeholders at RUSI’s prestigious headquarters in the heart of Whitehall, contributing to the successful staging of events. Reporting to the Events Director, the Audio-Visual Technician will be responsible for providing a successful technical operation and giving our users an excellent service and experience. They will also work to improve our technical operation with new and innovative ideas and contribute to RUSI’s wider operations, especially working closely with our Communications team.

• Set-up and operate the technical equipment for in-person and hybrid events, ensuring they are at the highest standard.
• Book/hire additional equipment if necessary to ensure all events are fully equipped.
• Conduct sound/equipment checks and test calls in order to be fully prepared for events.
• Liaise with visiting film crews (e.g. from major news outlets) to ensure they are aware of the technical set up and have what they require for successful filming.
• Provide similar support to other outside parties - e.g. simultaneous translators.
• Pack down all equipment in a safe manner at the end of each event and store securely.
• Utilise the Venue Management system to obtain information about each event’s requirements and attend weekly planning meetings with the Events Team.
• Maintain and establish strong relationships with suppliers.
• Ensure the equipment is regularly serviced and repaired as necessary.
• Create standard presentation material (e.g. holding slides) for each event.
• Set up and provide livestream links for event streaming.
• Provide support to the Communications team and wider Institute on production of content with audio-visual elements – e.g. editing event recordings for post-event use, recording short videos, podcast recording.
• Keep the AV/Media rooms tidy and presentable
• Trouble-shoot issues with video calls from the Institute’s internal meeting rooms.

The above list of duties is not exhaustive; the postholder will be required to undertake such duties that may reasonably be expected within the scope and grade of the role.

• Previous experience in a similar role, ideally using Crestron Controls, Wyrestorm NetworkHD and Newtek Tricasters
• Experience mixing venue and virtual video and audio in a live setting, including setup for varied presentation types such as Q&A panels, podium speeches and roundtable discussions
• Experience in multi-channel recording and archiving including SDI/HDMI/IP/RMTP video formats
• Video editing experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of senior stakeholders
• Familiarity liaising and assisting with visiting broadcast media to set up pool cameras and audio equipment.
• Ability to present complex information relating to the role in an easy-to-understand format
• Strong time keeping and time management.

• Use Vimeo or similar multi-stream platform for live streaming events
• Ability with the Microsoft Office and Adobe Suites
• Podcast recording and editing experience
• Experience of working in…