Audio and Video Graphics Operator Consultant

IT-AV, Live Events Technician Consultant for direct banking client

Work schedule: Onsite in midtown Manhattan NYC

Education Requirement: Preferred: CTS Certification, CEDIA certification, or BS in Computer Science, TV & Radio, Audiovisual Production etc. (Nonmandatory, but preferred.)

Job Description:

Audiovisual Live Events Technician

(Audio & Video Graphics Operator Financial Services)

Department: Digital Workplace Services & Support

Reports To: IT-AV, Support Team Lead

Environment: Regulated financial institution (Investment Banking, Markets, Asset Management)

Role Context (Financial Services Specific)

This role supports mission-critical, executive-level communications including:

• Earnings calls and analyst briefings
• Investor days and capital markets events
• Board meetings and executive town halls
• Regulatory, compliance, and risk communications
• High-profile internal and external hybrid events

Accuracy, confidentiality, redundancy, and professionalism are non-negotiable.

All work aligns with AVIXA CTS standards and enterprise IT governance frameworks.

Position Summary

The Audiovisual Live Events Technician (Audio & Video Graphics Operator) is responsible for the live operation of audio systems, video playback, and executive graphics in a high-security, low-latency, zero-failure financial-services environment.

The role emphasizes:

• Precision cue execution
• Signal integrity
• Operational discipline
• Client confidentiality
• Regulatory awareness

Key Responsibilities

1. Executive Audio Operations

• Operate and manage professional audio systems for executive speech, panels, and hybrid meetings
• Configure and operate:
• Digital mixing consoles
• Wireless microphone systems with frequency coordination
• Audio DSP, matrix routing, and monitoring paths
• Ensure:
• Clean, intelligible executive audio
• Zero feedback
• Redundant audio paths where required
• Support secure audio feeds for recordings, webcasts, and regulatory archives

1. Video Playback & Financial Graphics Execution

• Execute high-accuracy video playback for:
• Earnings decks
• Market data visuals
• Legal disclaimers and regulatory slides
• Operate live graphics systems:
• PowerPoint / Keynote / PDF
• Lower-thirds, title cards, timers, and executive identifiers
• Ensure:
• Correct version control
• Formatting accuracy
• Aspect ratio and resolution compliance
• Coordinate tightly with show callers and event producers to avoid material misstatements or premature disclosures

1. Signal Flow, Redundancy & Reliability

• Maintain full understanding of end-to-end AV signal flow, including:
• SDI / HDMI / NDI
• Dante / AES67 audio networking
• Secure network segmentation (AV vs IT)
• Validate:
• Redundant playback systems
• Backup audio paths
• Failover procedures
• Perform pre-event testing, rehearsals, dry runs with executive stakeholders, and Corporate Communications

1. Live Event & Hybrid Execution

• Execute events involving:
• In-room audiences
• Remote executives
• External participants (analysts, regulators)
• Coordinate with:
• IT networking teams
• Information Security
• Compliance and Legal
• Maintain calm, discreet presence in C-suite and board-level environments

1. Compliance, Security & Documentation

• Adhere to:
• Information security policies
• Confidentiality requirements
• Financial regulatory obligations (e.g., recording retention)
• Support:
• Signal flow documentation
• Post-event reporting
• Incident tracking and root-cause analysis
• Follow AVIXA-aligned safety and operational standards

Required Qualifications

Experience

• 3 5+ years supporting live events in:
• Financial services
• Corporate headquarters
• Broadcast or mission-critical environments
• Direct experience supporting executives, board meetings, or regulated communications

Technical Skills

• Professional audio mixing and monitoring
• Video playback and live graphics operation ATEM Switcher
• Strong understanding of AV signal flow
• Ability to troubleshoot under live, high-pressure conditions

Professional Attributes

• Discretion and confidentiality
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Clear communication under pressure
• Strong partnership mindset with IT, Compliance, and Events teams

Certifications (Preferred / Required)

• CTS (Certified Technology Specialist) Required or in progress
• CTS-I or CTS-D Strongly preferred
• Dante Level 1 3
• Manufacturer certifications (Shure, Yamaha, Barco, Blackmagic)