AV Technician, Live Events

Convene Hospitality Group (CHG) operates a global portfolio of lifestyle brands focused on creating places and experiences that bring people together. The company designs, develops, and operates hospitality-driven destinations to host gatherings of all kinds, ranging from small corporate meetings to immersive brand activations and beyond. We love bringing people together in person, and that passion for great experiences extends to our employees as well. If you're interested in creating inspiring moments of connection, consider joining our team.   AV Operations Specialist, New York City Convene, a global industry leader in premium meeting, event, flexible office, and membership spaces is seeking a full-time AV Technician to join our Operations team at our prestigious 75 Rockefeller Plaza property. The AV Technician also known as the AV Operations Specialist will exemplify a passion for Hospitality, Events, and AV Technology along with being a proponent of cultivating a positive and inclusive employee culture. In this role, the AV Operations Specialist will partner with and report directly to the General Manager as well as the Technology Manager. What You’ll Do:  The AV Operations Specialist provides and supports all services used to deliver technology to our customers and associates including networking, desktop support, audio, video, HSIA, audio & video conferencing, webcasting, and basic lighting for different types of meetings and events. The AV Operations Specialist works closely with customers and the AV Management Team to deliver an excellent meeting, conference, and working experience. The person in this role also works directly with the property and event teams to deliver excellent client experiences. Provide ad-hoc troubleshooting and assistance to customers of all technology competency levels. Troubleshoot AV equipment, including but not limited to audio, video, lighting, computer networking systems, and hardware. Evaluation and troubleshooting of personal computer hardware and software, peripheral devices, mobile devices, and network component problems. Pre-program coordination with property teams, and the AV Operations Manager, ensuring that all their technological needs are met and in place for their arrival. Provide genuine anticipatory customer service by establishing good working relationships with Convene team members, divisions, and vendors. Attend PEO, Pre-Con, and pre-production meetings as needed. Support day-to-day floor operations, including set and strike, operating in room equipment, facilitating and supporting other AV Property Functions. Develop and maintain positive relationships with clients and assist with any reasonable requests during programs. Interact with the Production team to ensure a thorough understanding of the client experience with Convene prior to the start of their meeting/event. Assist in any areas of daily operation. Participate in collaborative project efforts with both the technology...