AV Production Engineer/Project Manager (Atlanta Only)

About the role

This is an Atlanta-based role. Day-to-day when not traveling will be at our Atlanta facilities (warehouse, gear prep, testing, design).

Responsibilities

• Own AV planning for assigned shows: room layouts, gear lists, signal routing plans, and staffing needs.
• Work directly with clients to understand show flow, content needs, and constraints.
• Coordinate with internal production, software, and logistics teams on gear prep, freight, and timelines.
• Build and review run-of-show and cue sheets.
• Lead AV on-site for conferences and events, typically multi-room/multi-track.
• Manage and direct local crews (A1s, V1s, hands) to execute setups, rehearsals, and shows.
• Operate or oversee: Video - Blackmagic switching/routing, camera setups, projection, IMAG, confidence monitors; Audio - Allen & Heath/Yamaha digital consoles, RF coordination, basic mixing for voice-heavy shows; Lighting - Basic stage lighting and room wash setups; Deploy and operate our StreamCase systems for multi-track recording/streaming.
• Troubleshoot signal flow, RF, and networking issues quickly and calmly under show conditions.
• Ensure recordings, assets, and reports are delivered correctly to internal teams and clients.
• Update checklists, diagrams, and playbooks based on lessons learned.
• Help maintain warehouse standards: gear prep, labeling, testing, and safety.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Audio-Visual Technology, Production Engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience working as an AV Production Engineer or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of audio, video, and lighting systems used in live productions.
• Proficient with AV control systems and digital media production equipment.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and ability to think critically under pressure.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with various teams.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed for events.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years in corporate/conference AV (other live production experience considered).
• Hands-on with: Signal routing and basic networking in live environments; Live audio mixing and RF fundamentals; Video switching, camera, projection, and basic lighting setups; Breakout room operations and support.
• Mindset & Soft Skills: Solution-oriented; comfortable owning shows end-to-end with light supervision; Excellent client-facing communication; strong leadership with local crews; clear, calm, and safety-first.

Skills

• Experience with Blackmagic Design ecosystems (ATEM, routers, converters).
• Dante and Audio routing.
• Video Editing Capabilities.
• Experience with Allen & Heath and/or Yamaha digital mixers.
• Hybrid/streaming event experience (multi-track, remote viewers, redundancy).
• Vector works diagramming.
• Woodworking, scenic/production design, or fabrication experience (building simple sets, lecterns, signage, stage elements).

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision).
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA).
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays).
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity).
• Training & Development.
• Work From Home.
• Free Food & Snacks.