Due to an increase in new project activity, Live Wire are looking to appoint an AV Technician with a strong bias in Video. In this role, you'll play a key role in bringing ambitious projects to life. You'll work hands-on with the latest video systems, ensuring state-of-the-art setups are perfectly integrated and ready to shine in exciting environments. From LED walls to complex projection systems, your expertise will be essential to making everything run seamlessly.

As an AV Technician your duties will include:
Craft and Refine Systems: Work closely with clients and production teams to understand project goals.
Build and Manage Systems: Create, configure and operate custom video playback and distribution systems. Ensure that every frame of video looks stunning, whether displayed on an LED wall or screens.
Lead On-Site Installations: Install and integrate virtual production systems on-site, ensuring that every element is set up for success.
Ensure Signal Integration: Work alongside production teams to ensure all video signals are correctly integrated and configured, maintaining a flawless workflow from start to finish.
Improve Through Feedback: After each project, provide insights to refine and improve system designs continually, keeping the company at the forefront of virtual production technology.
Innovate : Collaborate with fellow Live Wire team members to explore and implement new technologies, ensuring the company stays ahead in this fast-evolving field.

AV Technician Essential Skills Required:
Video Systems Knowledge: Proven experience in video processing, screen management, and signal distribution within production environments with proven experience in operating in a show environment using but not limited to NDI, DANTE & SDI.
Networking Expertise: Strong understanding of managed networking environments and fibre distribution, with experience applying them in virtual production setups. Knowledge of Netgear AV Line network switches.
Experience with setting up and operating media servers and live video switchers but not limited to the following - Pixera, Green Hippo, Blackmagic, Resoulme, V-MIX
Experience with LED walls - rigging, cabling, programming processors (Novastar)
Problem-Solving: Strong troubleshooting skills in resolving issues within complex, integrated systems, particularly under the pressure of live production.
Industry Insight: Knowledgeable about visual effects & broadcast engineering workflows.

Desirable Requirements:
5 years experience working within events of varying demand.
A good knowledge in lighting & sound and have the confidence to understand and manage all aspects of a project.