Audio Visual (AV) Technician in Tampa, Florida at Liberty Alliance LLC

• Setup, configure, operate, and tear down professional AV systems for customer demonstrations, conferences, trade shows, and government events.
• Operate live productions utilizing BirdDog cameras, NDI workflows, OBS Studio, and professional video switchers.
• Configure and manage live video streaming for both internal and external events.
• Support executive presentations, customer demonstrations, webinars, and hybrid meetings.
• Perform live production support while maintaining high production quality under tight timelines.

• Install, configure, and maintain professional AV systems throughout Liberty Alliance facilities.
• Configure BirdDog cameras, BirdDog Play devices, BirdDog VideoWall systems, and NDI workflows.
• Install and configure displays, monitors, projectors, LED video walls, televisions, and digital signage.
• Install wall-mounted displays, camera systems, microphones, speakers, and rack-mounted equipment.
• Perform cable routing, termination, labeling, and testing for Cat5e/Cat6, HDMI, SDI, USB, XLR, and fiber optic cabling.
• Assist with conference room AV integrations and Microsoft Teams Room systems.

• Configure and operate OBS Studio for live production and streaming.
• Build and manage production scenes, sources, transitions, overlays, and recording profiles.
• Configure and troubleshoot NDI Tools including:
• NDI Studio Monitor
• NDI Screen Capture
• NDI Bridge
• NDI Virtual Input
• NDI Router
• Configure BirdDog Central and BirdDog management software.
• Operate hardware and software video switchers.
• Configure Elgato Stream Deck controllers for automated production workflows.
• Troubleshoot latency, synchronization, and network-based video transport issues.

• Configure, operate, and troubleshoot professional audio systems.
• Configure Dante audio networks using Dante Controller.
• Route audio between digital mixers, computers, cameras, and production systems.
• Configure microphones, wireless microphone systems, audio interfaces, and speakers.
• Troubleshoot audio routing, synchronization, echo, latency, and signal issues.
• Perform basic audio mixing during live events.

• Configure AV over IP systems utilizing NDI and Dante.
• Troubleshoot multicast and unicast network traffic.
• Configure managed network switches supporting AV deployments.
• Understand VLANs, QoS, multicast, IGMP Snooping, and AV network optimization.
• Collaborate with the IT Department regarding AV network infrastructure.
• Assist in configuring wireless and wired AV devices.

• Configure and maintain BirdDog VideoWall deployments.
• Configure multiple display arrays and video processors.
• Troubleshoot display synchronization, scaling, EDID, and signal routing.
• Configure video distribution across multiple displays.

• Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, networking, and AV system issues.
• Troubleshoot cameras, switchers, audio systems, encoders, decoders, and streaming platforms.
• Perform preventative maintenance on AV equipment.
• Support internal staff and customers during live productions.
• Quickly resolve issues while events are actively in progress.

• Maintain inventory of AV equipment.
• Track equipment check-in/check-out.
• Label and organize AV hardware.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance schedules.
• Recommend equipment upgrades and replacements.

• AV rack elevations
• Cable schedules
• Signal flow diagrams
• Network diagrams
• Equipment inventories
• SOPs
• Event setup guides
• System documentation
• Document production workflows and troubleshooting procedures.

Work closely with:

• Associate's degree in Audio Visual Technology, Information Technology, Broadcast Engineering, Communications, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of professional AV, broadcast, or live production experience.
• Experience supporting live events, conferences, or broadcast productions.
• Strong troubleshooting and organizational skills.
• Excellent customer service and communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• BirdDog Cameras
• BirdDog Play
• BirdDog VideoWall
• NDI Tools
• OBS Studio
• Dante Controller
• Dante Virtual Soundcard
• Video Switchers
• Digital Audio Mixers
• Elgato Stream Deck
• Microsoft Teams Rooms
• HDMI Matrix Systems
• SDI Video Systems
• PTZ Cameras
• Streaming Platforms
• AV over IP
• Digital Signage
• LED Video Walls

• AV over IP technologies
• NDI
• Dante
• Video routing
• Audio routing
• TCP/IP networking
• VLANs
• QoS
• IGMP Snooping
• Multicast networking
• HDMI
• SDI
• USB
• XLR
• Fiber optics
• Display technologies
• Digital audio systems
• Live production workflows

• Experience configuring managed network switches.
• Familiarity with UniFi networking equipment.
• Basic understanding of Windows and macOS administration.
• Experience with Microsoft Teams and Teams Rooms.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud products.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense or government events.
• Ability to read AV system drawings and signal flow diagrams.

• Frequent setup and teardown of professional AV equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds safely.
• Ability to climb ladders and work overhead when installing displays, cameras, and cabling.
• Ability to work evenings and occasional weekends to support live events.
• Occasional travel to customer sites, conferences, demonstrations, and government events.
• Extended periods of standing, walking, bending, and equipment installation.

• CTS (Certified Technology Specialist)
• CTS-I or CTS-D
• Dante Level 1, 2, or 3 Certification
• BirdDog Certified Professional
• NDI Certified Professional
• AVIXA CTS
• CompTIA Network+
• Microsoft Teams Rooms Certification (preferred)