About the Role
Architex is seeking an experienced A/V technician to provide expedient and professional technical support for the one specific client's meetings and events in their office space in Washington, DC. The A/V Technician should possess a strong understanding of signal flow, corporate event fundamentals, and general computing. Candidates can expect to work with hardware from manufacturers such as Crestron, Yamaha, Shure, and Blackmagic. The A/V technician will ideally be familiar with virtual and hybrid event workflows via video switchers and Zoom.
The A/V Technician will serve as a vital part of the Architex team, primarily interfacing with staff from one particular client, a "global nonprofit organization committed to realizing a free, just, and equitable society". This role will be responsible for running select internal events both remotely and in-person at their Washington, DC office. Events will vary in scope and scale, ranging from hour-long meetings to multi-day conferences.
When not working directly with that one client, the role will be an integral part of the Architex team working with other clients that have similar technical needs, including working from home on both pre-production and event operation. This is a position with opportunities for growth including training as a broadcast producer and as a vMix operator.
Specific Job Responsibilities
Operates in-house technologies and troubleshoots technology for events
Sets up, operates, and breaks down A/V equipment for day-to-day meetings and events
Manages technology for live-streams in large conference rooms
Troubleshoots issues and provides support for Zoom rooms, including remote contributors
Takes inventory of A/V equipment when necessary
Troubleshoots any on-going problems in meeting rooms during meetings and events
Supports A/V team on general A/V installs and troubleshooting
Completes light video editing work
Participates in regular meetings department heads and event organizers
Maintains professional and respected relations with all staff
Assists with special projects as needed
Trains in virtual event workflows with eventual workflow ownership
Ideal Skills & Experience
3-5 years working experience in events or corporate A/V
Performs well (and calmly) under pressure
Flexible and eager to manage evolving priorities
Proactive and willing to learn new skills on-the-job
Self-sufficient and able to complete tasks in a timely manner
Strong understanding of industry standard A/V hardware and signal flow
Proficient with computer software including PowerPoint, Zoom, etc.
Prior experience with (at least some) video and audio production required
Familiarity with vision mixers preferred but not necessary or required (vMix, Ross, Tricaster, etc.)
To Apply
Click here to fill out our general application
Send an intro email expressing interest in this particular role to mgmt@architex.co
About Architex
Architex Mission Statement:
As a preeminent event production firm, we prioritize the people at the heart of organizations and communities. We utilize collaborative design processes and cutting-edge technology to amplify our clients’ messages. By translating creative vision into technical execution, we curate experiences where innovation meets purpose. We produce events. For good.
Architex is a technical design and management company. Our involvement is flexible and ranges from full-scale scale production, from designing and producing every technical aspect of the program to smaller, ad hoc assistance where only one of our many offerings is needed. Between managing a team of contractors, vendors, and talent and our own staff with unmatched technical acumen, we create and execute cohesive event plans. Internally, we have a team of production managers with extensive experience in the government sector, corporate events, entertainment, theater and non-profit work. We are pleased to take on any project in with creative budgeting solutions in mind; no proposal is too large or too small for us to consider.
Furthermore, the ongoing technical and managerial education of our internal staff - in concert with their practical expertise - puts our team at an advantage. We are constantly exploring, learning about, and investing in new technologies to be on the forefront of digital and hybrid event production. We employ a pantheon of skilled designers in scenic, lighting, graphics, audio, and video. In addition to our strong internal team, we would be remiss not to mention our unparalleled pool of freelancers; we work collaboratively with other teams to make the vision of the event a reality. While we price competitively, we are not competitively minded- we’ll work together with whoever is best for the job to create the best possible experience.
With a focus on pre-production and information dissemination, we craft a comprehensive packet of information from the start that all crew, staff, and leadership can reference throughout the process (in pre-production and on-site), that will both keep the project on course and all teams involved apprised of every detail along the way. Where many production teams arrive with gear on the truck and assemble the plan late in the game (or sometimes even while building the plan on-site), we prioritize thorough pre-production communication with all parties involved, paired with clear written directives for all team members, bringing all parties together as a unified team.
Lastly but perhaps most importantly, our team is passionate about putting our skills to work by prioritizing the ***people*** at the heart of organizations and customizing our work to fit our clients’ ever changing, unique needs. We do not believe in a one-size-fits-all model and therefore target technology to what best suits clients and will most effectively amplify their messaging. We efficiently translate your creative vision via our expert, technical execution. With authenticity and empathy at the heart of what we do, we produce events. For good.