Audio Visual (AV) Technician

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Technical Tampa, FL, US

2 days ago Requisition

The Audio Visual (AV) Technician is responsible for the installation, configuration, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of professional audiovisual systems supporting Liberty Alliance's internal operations, customer demonstrations, government events, conferences, and field deployments.

This position works closely with the Technology Department, Engineering, Software Development, and Program Management teams to deploy and operate professional AV, broadcast, and streaming solutions utilizing Bird Dog cameras, NDI workflows, Dante audio, video wall systems, live production switchers, OBS Studio, and enterprise AV over IP technologies.

The ideal candidate has experience with professional live production environments, AV networking, broadcast systems, and event technology while possessing strong troubleshooting and customer service skills.

• Setup, configure, operate, and tear down professional AV systems for customer demonstrations, conferences, trade shows, and government events.
• Operate live productions utilizing Bird Dog cameras, NDI workflows, OBS Studio, and professional video switchers.
• Configure and manage live video streaming for both internal and external events.
• Support executive presentations, customer demonstrations, webinars, and hybrid meetings.
• Perform live production support while maintaining high production quality under tight timelines.
• Install, configure, and maintain professional AV systems throughout Liberty Alliance facilities.
• Configure Bird Dog cameras, Bird Dog Play devices, Bird Dog Video Wall systems, and NDI workflows.
• Install and configure displays, monitors, projectors, LED video walls, televisions, and digital signage.
• Install wall-mounted displays, camera systems, microphones, speakers, and rack-mounted equipment.
• Perform cable routing, termination, labeling, and testing for Cat5e/Cat6, HDMI, SDI, USB, XLR, and fiber optic cabling.
• Assist with conference room AV integrations and Microsoft Teams Room systems.

• Configure and operate OBS Studio for live production and streaming.
• Build and manage production scenes, sources, transitions, overlays, and recording profiles.
• Configure and troubleshoot NDI Tools including:
• NDI Screen Capture
• NDI Bridge
• NDI Virtual Input
• NDI Router
• Configure Bird Dog Central and Bird Dog management software.
• Operate hardware and software video switchers.
• Configure Elgato Stream Deck controllers for automated production workflows.
• Troubleshoot latency, synchronization, and network-based video transport issues.
• Configure, operate, and troubleshoot professional audio systems.
• Route audio between digital mixers, computers, cameras, and production systems.
• Configure microphones, wireless microphone systems, audio interfaces, and speakers.
• Troubleshoot audio routing, synchronization, echo, latency, and signal issues.
• Perform basic audio mixing during live events.

• Configure AV over IP systems utilizing NDI and Dante.
• Troubleshoot multicast and unicast network traffic.
• Configure managed network switches supporting AV deployments.
• Understand VLANs, QoS, multicast, IGMP Snooping, and AV network optimization.
• Collaborate with the IT Department regarding AV network infrastructure.
• Assist in configuring wireless and wired AV devices.

• Configure and maintain Bird Dog Video Wall deployments.
• Configure multiple display arrays and video processors.
• Troubleshoot display synchronization, scaling, EDID, and signal routing.

• Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, networking, and AV system issues.
• Troubleshoot cameras, switchers, audio systems, encoders, decoders, and streaming platforms.
• Perform preventative maintenance on AV equipment.
• Support internal staff and customers during live productions.
• Quickly resolve issues while events are actively in progress.

• Maintain inventory of AV equipment.
• Track equipment check-in/check-out.
• Label and organize AV hardware.
• Recommend equipment upgrades and replacements.

Create and maintain:

• AV rack elevations
• Signal flow diagrams
• Network diagrams
• SOPs
• Event setup guides
• System documentation
• Document production workflows and troubleshooting procedures.

Work closely with:

• Software Development
• Program Management
• Government Customers
• Support technology demonstrations and engineering evaluations.
• Assist with integrating AV systems into software and networking solutions.

• Associate's degree in Audio Visual Technology, Information Technology, Broadcast Engineering, Communications, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of professional AV, broadcast, or live production experience.
• Experience supporting live events, conferences, or broadcast…