AV Production Specialist I
Job Details
Make a difference at one of Florida’s premier institutions for education in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Florida Polytechnic University, ranked the No. 1 public college in the region by U.S. News and World Report, offers a unique working environment that encourages faculty and staff to be part of a culture that prizes collaboration, innovation, and the willingness to go above and beyond to ensure our students and University succeed. Florida Poly offers a small campus academic environment where students form connections with their faculty and peers as they pursue high-value degrees in engineering and applied sciences.
The University is equipped with cutting-edge facilities and equipment and two award-winning, architecturally distinct academic buildings. Its evolving curriculum, designed to meet the needs of industry and provide a life-long educational foundation for students, has helped the institution grow in prominence since its opening in 2014. Florida Poly’s deliberately small classes, affordability, and outstanding graduate outcomes have helped it earn recognitions such as being named a top value school, in the top 25 nationally for affordability, and in the top five best universities in the South for tech students. Accredited by ABET and SACSCOC, Florida Poly is educating some of the brightest minds in Florida and attracting standout talent from across the nation.
JOB TITLE
AV Production Specialist I
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
The Audio Visual (AV) Production Specialist I serves as Florida Polytechnic University's primary technical lead for live event production and event-related audiovisual technology. This position is part of the Technology Support team within the Information Technology Services (ITS) Division. The Specialist designs, deploys, operates, and maintains live audio, video, and AV reinforcement systems for University events on and off campus, including academic ceremonies, executive and Board functions, esports tournaments, livestreamed productions, and special events. When not supporting events, the Specialist maintains the live production inventory, improves event-support systems and workflows, contributes to classroom and conference room AV support, and provides general technology support as needed. The Specialist also guides and directs student workers assisting with event setup, operation, and strike.
Job Responsibilities
- Live Event Audio Engineering & Production: Serve as lead audio engineer for live University events. Operate digital audio consoles to mix, EQ, gate, and compress live sources. Design event-appropriate audio packages including front-of-house, monitors, and wireless microphone systems. Manage signal flow and gain structure from input through amplification.
- Event Setup, Operation & Teardown: Plan and execute load-in, deployment, operation, and strike of live event AV gear at on-campus venues, the Esports Arena, and off-site special events. Coordinate event logistics, transport, and rigging following safe-handling practices.
- Event Inventory & Equipment Maintenance: Maintain the University's live event production inventory, including consoles, speakers, amplifiers, microphones, DI boxes, cabling, video switchers, and rigging hardware. Perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and firmware updates. Track inventory, recommend replacements, and develop equipment specifications for future purchases.
- AV Installation & Classroom Support: Install, integrate, and commission audio reinforcement systems and audiovisual technology across University venues, including loudspeaker mounting, cable pulling and termination, equipment rack assembly, and system integration. Support, maintain, and upgrade classroom and conference room AV systems, including Crestron control systems, AV-over-IP (Crestron NVX) infrastructure, projection, displays, microphones, and DSP platforms.
- Livestreaming & Broadcast Production: Design, configure, and operate livestreaming and broadcast workflows for University events, including camera systems, video switching, audio embedding, encoding, and delivery to streaming platforms.
- Student Worker Direction & Mentorship: Guide and direct student workers during event setups, operations, and teardowns. Provide hands-on training, ensure safe equipment handling, and help develop event production skills among student staff.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Audio Production, Audio Engineering, Music Technology, Audiovisual Technology, or a closely related field.
- Two (2) or more years of hands-on professional live audio engineering experience in corporate events, conferences, broadcasts, theatrical, touring, or comparable live production settings.
- Demonstrated proficiency operating digital audio consoles as front-of-house (FOH) or monitor engineer in a live production environment.
- Hands-on experience applying equalization, dynamics processing (gates, compressors, limiters), and time-based effects on live audio sources.
- Working experience deploying and operating wired and wireless microphone systems.
- Hands-on experience installing audio reinforcement and AV systems, including loudspeaker mounting, cable pulling and termination, equipment rack assembly, and system integration.
- Valid driver's license.
- In lieu of a degree, any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
- Four (4) or more years of professional live audio engineering experience, particularly in corporate event, conference, broadcast, or large-scale event production.
- Experience designing, specifying, and deploying live audio reinforcement systems from the ground up, including loudspeaker selection, FOH and monitor system layout, and system tuning.
- Experience tuning and optimizing PA systems using measurement and analysis tools (e.g., Smaart, SysTune, REW).
- Experience coordinating wireless microphone frequencies for multi-channel RF deployments.
- Hands-on experience with networked audio (Dante) and AV-over-IP transport in production environments.
- Experience as a broadcast, livestream, or A2 audio engineer.
- Experience supporting classroom or conference room audiovisual technology in a higher-education setting.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities KSAs
- Deep understanding of live audio signal flow, gain structure, and system tuning.
- Hands-on proficiency operating digital audio consoles (Yamaha, DiGiCo, Allen & Heath, Midas, or comparable platforms), including mixing, equalization, dynamic processing (gates, compressors, limiters), and effects in a live production environment.
- Knowledge of microphone selection, placement, and wireless microphone frequency coordination.
- Ability to design live audio packages appropriate to venue, audience size, and event type.
- Working knowledge of AV-over-IP technologies, including Crestron NVX, and Dante audio networking, including device configuration, routing, and signal management.
- Familiarity with AV control and DSP platforms, including Crestron and Q-SYS.
- Ability to read and interpret AV signal flow diagrams, equipment specifications, and venue technical drawings; perform physical installation of audio reinforcement and AV systems, including loudspeaker mounting, cable pulling and termination, equipment rack assembly, and system integration.
- Skills in IT troubleshooting, including networking basics, Windows endpoints, and AV/IT integration.
- Strong customer service orientation; ability to remain calm and solve problems quickly in front of live audiences and high-profile stakeholders. Effective written and verbal communication.
- Ability to direct, train, and mentor student workers; work flexible hours including evenings and weekends; and safely lift, move, and rig heavy audio and video equipment.
REQUIRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND/OR OTHER SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS OF LAW
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
- This position requires a criminal background check, which may include a Level II screening as required by Florida Statute §435.04.
- This position is subject to federal and state privacy regulations.
NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE
This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position. The normal work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; however, occasional evening and weekend responsibilities may be required to support university athletic events.
LOCATION/WORK MODEL
Full-time/On-site
Note: Employment-based visa sponsorship will NOT be considered for this position.
TARGET HIRING SALARY
$57,800 - 63,000, commensurate with experience.
APPLICATION DEADLINE DATE
The position may be open for 14 days; however, the review of applications will commence immediately.
APPLICATION PROCESS
In addition to completing the online application, all applicants are required to upload the following as attachments to the application (preferably in PDF format).
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Three (3) Professional References
If any of these three items are not included, you will not be considered for the position.
References will not be contacted unless you are selected as a finalist for the position.
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