Big Night Live - AV Technician

Brief Description

A typical day might include:

• Providing audio reinforcement, lighting or video enhancement for live events
• Assisting production crews as directed
• Loading in and loading out of band equipment and rental equipment when necessary
• Setting up and breaking down all production equipment necessary for the event
• Assisting touring crew with providing house stands, microphones, cables, etc.
• Assisting with maintenance and repair of sound, light, video and stage equipment
• Interacting with visiting production crew to ensure a successful show by using strong interpersonal skills
• Operating systems pertaining to audio, lighting, and/or video throughout the entire venue
• Cabling and patching of microphones, DIs, and assisting with backline set-up if needed
• If necessary, assisting the production manager and live sound engineer with technical advance specific to your position
• Assisting with any special events operations in any of the previous mentioned capacity
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• At least 1 year previous experience in a similar role in high-volume live event production
• Experience with pro audio, lighting, and/or video systems
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Superior interpersonal communication and organizational skills
• Ability to lift up to 75lbs
• Able to work in an environment with moderate to loud noise level and extreme lighting changes
• Knowledge and proficiency in digital mixing consoles and routing systems (Midas Consoles/Q-SYS Processing systems experience preferred)
• Knowledge and proficiency in professional lighting control (Obsidian Onyx control experience preferred)
• Knowledge and proficiency in professional video systems (Kramer video routing experience preferred)

Physical Demands / Work Environment / Hours

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential work functions. May be required to lift or move up to 75 lbs using proper lifting techniques and withstand long hours on your feet in a fast-paced, high energy environment with moderate to loud noise level and extreme lighting changes. Non-typical office hours will be customary for this part-time position including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Summary

Big Night Entertainment Group operates some of the hottest, cutting edge restaurants and nightclubs in New England such as The Grand, Big Night Live and Empire. Fueled by driven, passionate people, Big Night is known for its consistent growth, cutting edge sophisticated design, superior cuisines and raising the bar in hospitality and service standards. Big Night is an employee focused company as recognized by our staff as the Boston Globe TOP place to work. We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes team members with various backgrounds and experiences. We believe this enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout the community. All are encouraged to apply. Big Night is always looking for talented, ambitious professionals to join our staff. If you have a passion for hospitality and a commitment to superior guest service, we want you to join our team today. Big Night Entertainment Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.