Audio Visual Manager

Onward Search is seeking an Audio Visual Technical Manager for an onsite contract role in Lake County, Illinois. This role involves serving as a subject matter expert for meeting, event, and video production, collaborating with various teams, supervising AV Technicians, and managing AV equipment. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in digital video production, web streaming, and live corporate events, along with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Must Have

• Serve as the subject matter expert for all aspects of meeting, event, and video production.
• Collaborate with Account Managers, Project Managers, and suppliers to ensure accurate project scoping and timely execution within budget.
• Provide regular updates on project status.
• Supervise and mentor AV Technicians.
• Manage crisis situations effectively, prioritizing logistics to meet client needs.
• Maintain and coordinate repairs and purchases of all department audio, video, and streaming equipment.
• Assist in technical aspects of new facility build-outs and upgrades.
• Ensure compliance with safety codes and corporate policies.
• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Communications, Theater Production, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Over 5 years of experience in digital video production technology, web streaming systems, and live corporate events.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proven problem-solving skills and a customer-focused approach to service delivery.
• Ability to work independently with meticulous attention to detail, managing multiple priorities effectively.

Perks & Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Program
• Commuter Benefit
• eLearning & Ongoing Training
• Education Reimbursement

Join our client’s dynamic team as an Audio Visual Technical Manager, where your expertise in live event AV integration will be pivotal. With a strong foundation in pre-production and execution, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing the organization’s video, meetings, and event production services.

Audio Visual Manager Responsibilities:

• Serve as the subject matter expert for all aspects of meeting, event, and video production.
• Collaborate with Account Managers, Project Managers, and suppliers to ensure accurate project scoping and timely execution within budget.
• Provide regular updates on project status and address any issues with the Resource Center schedulers and account teams.
• Supervise and mentor AV Technicians, fostering their professional growth.
• Manage crisis situations effectively, prioritizing logistics to meet client needs.
• Maintain and coordinate repairs and purchases of all department audio, video, and streaming equipment.
• Assist in technical aspects of new facility build-outs and upgrades.
• Ensure compliance with safety codes and corporate policies.

Audio Visual Manager Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Communications, Theater Production, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Over 5 years of experience in digital video production technology, web streaming systems, and live corporate events.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact professionally with all levels of internal clients and stakeholders.
• Proven problem-solving skills and a customer-focused approach to service delivery.
• Ability to work independently with meticulous attention to detail, managing multiple priorities effectively.

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• 401(k) Program.
• Commuter Benefit.
• eLearning & Ongoing Training.
• Education Reimbursement.

*Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, apply today! Our team will connect with you to discuss next steps, support you through the interview process, and advocate for your success.

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About Onward Search

Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing, and technology professionals. We work with our nationwide clients to continuously pipeline and fill specialized roles. As such, not all jobs contain an application deadline.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected category. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment.

EOE/M/F/D/V/SO

Inclusive Hiring Practices

We’re committed to making every part of our hiring process accessible and inclusive. If you need any accommodations or adjustments to support you during the application or interview process, please contact us at inclusivehiring@onwardsearch.com.

Employment Eligibility

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp / Independent Contractor arrangements. All freelancers will be hired as W2 employees.

Benefits

We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan to all eligible full-time temporary employees. Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.

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Virtual Interview Process

To help streamline the hiring process and ensure a more flexible and accessible experience for all candidates, we’ve partnered with Apriora, a virtual interviewing platform. For select job openings, you may receive an invitation to interview with Alex, our virtual interviewer, via email at alex@onwardsearch.com.

Alex will guide you through a brief set of questions to help us better understand your background and interests. The virtual interview can be completed on your own time, and your responses will be reviewed by our recruiting team as part of the screening process.

To learn more about the platform, visit Apriora’s website.

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