• Audio Technician

    System One (Washington, DC)


    Type: Full Time

    Posted Date: 2025-12-23

    Pay Range: 70000.00 - 74000.00 USD per year

     

    Primary Function

     

    This candidate will perform day-to-day operational tasks in Studios, Event and Meeting Spaces.

     

    Duties & Responsibilities

     

    Provide multi-skilled support to the Producer and Director to ensure excellence in all broadcasts and in-person events.

     

    Deliver broadcast-quality technical services across multiple disciplines including, but not limited to, video playback, live graphics operation, autocue, floor directing, lighting, and VTC connections.

     

    Manage incoming video sources for live event production using a variety of video platforms.

     

    Assist Engineers with testing and verifying operation of event spaces and meeting rooms. As needed, liaising with engineering team to replace or repair as required.

     

    Set-up, operate and strike a variety of systems including, but not limited to; conference room VC and AV systems, including varying types of cameras, microphones and sound amplification systems, data/video displays, AV device control systems, simultaneous interpretation (SI), videoconferencing equipment, video switching, audio and video recording systems, and video streaming.

     

    Set-up standard audio systems consisting of microphones, mixer, amplifier and speakers. Adjust system for good audio and speech levels.

     

    Competent use of the Event management System (EMS) to authenticate, edit and clarify client service requests for audio visual support based on client needs, capabilities of meeting space, and availability of resources.

     

    As a point of contact for clients, exercise good judgement when prioritizing requests and committing services. Assists temporary AV technicians with their duties and responsibilities on an as-needed basis.

     

    Work closely with in-house conference planners to ensure that assigned AV services are consistent with availability of equipment and technicians.

     

    Leads training of staff in various areas including Audio amplification and mixing for live events and broadcasts.

     

    Required to perform duties where necessary during extended hours, and occasionally for special events during evenings and weekends

     

    Other duties as assigned.

     

    Skills & Qualifications

     

    Excellent knowledge of current AV industry practices, standards and procedures

     

    Understand signal flow and be able to provide basic troubleshooting for all AV and Audio equipment

     

    Experience with microphone systems, digital audio consoles, videoconferencing equipment, video systems, lighting equipment, computers, device control systems.

     

    Highly adaptable quick learner

     

    Creative, organizational, problem solving, and time-management skills

     

    Effective interpersonal skills, and detail oriented.

     

    Proficient in Yamaha CL-5 audio board operation and programming.

     

    Education & Experience

     

    At least 3 years' experience in a broadcast or AV environment is required.

     

    At least 2 years' experience in Audio board operation in live broadcasts or events.

     

    Bachelor's degree in IT, Communications or the Visual Arts is desired.

     

    TeamPeople, a division of System One, is an organization dedicated to providing superior customer service. Outstanding customer service encompasses everything from performing the technical, creative and operational aspects of our jobs to the best of our ability, to going the extra mile to assist our customers and colleagues in any way. TeamPeople not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

     

    We respect, value and celebrate the unique attributes, characteristics and perspectives that make each person who they are. We also believe that bringing diverse individuals together allows us to collectively and more effectively address the issues that face our customers. It is our aim, therefore, that our partners, strategies and investments reflect these core values. TeamPeople is dedicated to providing superior customer service and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

     

    TeamPeople<>Dreamtek is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, and without regard to any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.