Full time - Audio/Visual Technician - Ole Red Nashville

Job Description

Serve as technician and supporting engineer, operating audio, video, and lighting equipment for music performances for a restaurant, bar, and entertainment destination. Ensure world-class technical execution and the delivery of quality experiences for visiting artists and guests. Reports to Manager of Production.

• Serve as primary audio/visual equipment operator for music performances and events.
• Provide day-to-day technical and operational needs for sound, lights, video, and backline equipment required for music performances and events.
• Work with venue leadership to coordinate onsite production during events, providing stage direction when needed.
• Assist department leads in preventative maintenance and repair of audio-visual and lighting equipment and media appliances.
• Report equipment technical issues to department lead or production manager.
• Assist visiting artists with equipment load-in, set-up, tear-down, and load-out of event production equipment.
• Interface with technical services, IT staff and other departments concerning technical systems.
• Maintain operational understanding of current audio/visual/lighting/backline technologies and production vendors.
• Ensure that all equipment is used safely, in accordance with proper industry standards, from the load-in through the load-out.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for artists, clients, employees, etc., ensuring that all codes, laws, regulations, and emergency procedures are followed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required

Experience

• 2+ years of experience working as audio or video engineer for a national touring act, production vendor/supplier, performance venue, and/or hotel A/V department
• Hands-on experience required with equipment repair procedures and maintenance

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of music, acoustics, stage lighting, and video engineering is required

This position requires a pre-employment drug screening (4-panel: phencyclidine, cocaine, amphetamines, and opiates).