Audio-Visual Specialist (Global)

Description

• Installing and testing new facilities and equipment.
• Having advanced crimping skills on various connectors, such as BNC, Micro BNC, RJ45, and XLR.
• Having strong knowledge in hardware AV broadcast and IT networking - setting up and configuring a star network and ensuring communication between all devices.
• Having knowledge of scalers and matrix functionality and purpose.
• Setting up and maintaining equipment for virtual studio production.
• Setting up and monitoring audio-visual links between units.
• Analysing and repairing technical faults on equipment and systems.
• Minimising loss of service when equipment fails by quickly identifying and implementing alternative methods of service provision.
• Setting up and operating equipment and transmission links during outside broadcasts.
• Designing and installing custom audio-visual circuits.
• Designing and manufacturing hardware and systems.
• Developing and using awareness of best workplace health and safety practices.
• Interpreting and implementing instructions and requests from product owners, creative directors, and colleagues.
• Communicating effectively with members of the team and other colleagues.
• Keeping up to date with the industry and changes in technology by building and maintaining a network of contacts and investigating new systems and techniques.

• Advanced knowledge of photography concepts like aperture, shutter speed, ISO speed, exposure, and camera lenses.
• Strong technical knowledge of cameras.
• Experience in electronic engineering and using communication equipment.
• Advanced knowledge of operating a video camera.
• Advanced knowledge of production video switcher.
• Experience with live chroma keying.
• Advanced understanding of SDI infrastructure.
• Sufficient color vision and hearing.
• Excellent IT and Project Management skills.
• The ability to work well in a team.
• Fault-finding skills and the capacity to solve technical problems creatively.
• Strong communication and people skills.