Primary Function
Provide on-site daily technical support to clients in conference rooms and event spaces, and those who join virtually; work independently and collaboratively with a team of Technicians and IT professionals servicing global conferencing, with the goal of providing responsive and effective service.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Prepare and close conference rooms for meeting requirements as described by the client
- Set up, playback and record from a variety of video and audio sources; Set up content sharing presentations to display on screen in varying room types
- Set up, operate, and strike conference room VC and AV systems including varying types of microphones and sound amplification (PA) systems, data / video displays and projection systems, AV device control systems, simultaneous interpretation (SI), videoconferencing equipment, computer control systems, video switching, professional audio and video recording systems and video streaming
- Verify, test, troubleshoot and monitor videoconference and / or mobile, remote connections prior to and during meetings
- Verify, test, troubleshoot, and monitor playback of client-provided meeting content such as Powerpoint, Canva, or similar presentations / decks
- Assist Service Desk operations by responding to client chats, calls, and emails, join events in progress to troubleshoot and fix urgent discrepancies
- Remotely monitor conference room systems via desktop applications and proprietary tools
- Host and moderate meetings on virtual platforms such as WebEx Meetings and Webinars, Zoom Meetings and Webinars, Microsoft Teams
- Conduct demonstrations for users on video conferencing platforms
- Take escalations from IT teams related to video conferencing equipment and connections
- Maintain conferencing equipment on the HQ campus, track for inventory, and secure as per requirements
- Contribute to operational documentation and SOPs
- Report system anomalies, equipment problems, customer relations issues or any other daily event concerns that arise
- Other duties as assigned
Skills & Qualifications
Strong customer service skills, providing a comfortable meeting environment and confidence in the operatorSolid work ethic; interest and enthusiasm for growing skills in the IT or AV industryProficient knowledge of current AV & VC industry practices, standards, and proceduresUnderstanding of signal flow and able to provide basic troubleshooting for VC, AV, and IT equipmentCritical thinking and problem-solving skills required, as to manage technical situations during eventsExperience with microphone systems, digital audio consoles, standards based (SIP / H323) videoconferencing equipment, SI equipment, video systems, lighting equipment, computers, device control systemsAdditional AV and media skills such as audio recording, camera operation, editing, or field experience are desirableAbility to deliver on dynamic requirements on a day-to-day basisAbility to support clients from planning, execution, and conclusion of eventsAbility to read, speak and effectively communicate in the English languageAbility to thrive in a multicultural and multilingual environmentThe duties of this position require the ability to bend, kneel, crawl, climb ladders and to stand for long periods of timeCandidate must be capable of working at heights and have good balanceCandidate may be required to lift heavy equipment up to 50 poundsAdverse conditions may include noise and dustEducation & Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Communications, Audio / Electronic Engineering, or related field preferred; or technical school training with IT training and related experience3+ years of experience with the setup, operation and troubleshooting of conference rooms, auditoriums, theater, hotels and / or broadcast environmentAV Technologist Certificate preferredExperience with ServiceNow workflow management system is preferredExperience with Cisco TMS, Control Hub, and the WebEx application is preferred