Media Operations Technician

Description
Support day-to-day audiovisual and media operations across conference rooms, collaboration spaces, and event venues. This role focuses on operational support, setup, monitoring, and troubleshooting of media systems for live, virtual, and hybrid meetings and events. The ideal candidate is hands-on, customer-focused, and eager to develop technical skills in a media operations environment
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Support live, virtual, and hybrid meetings and events, including setup, operation, and breakdown.
Provide operational support for video conferencing and unified communications platforms (e.g., Microsoft Teams, ZoomGov, Webex).
Assist with audio/video signal flow, equipment configuration, and basic system troubleshooting.
Operate and support cameras, microphones, speakers, displays, and switching equipment.
Perform basic installation tasks including mounting displays, running cable, and connecting AV equipment.
Monitor events and systems during operation and escalate issues as needed.
Help manage and maintain conference rooms, auditoriums, and shared media spaces.
Coordinate with engineering, IT, and event stakeholders to ensure smooth execution.
Maintain an inventory of digital media equipment and coordinate routine maintenance or upgrades.
Qualifications and Skills:
Requires AA/AS/BS degree in related field and at least 2-5 years of experience supporting audiovisual or media operations environments. Additional experience will be considered in absence of a degree.
Experience supporting live events or meetings, on-site and virtual.
Must have working knowledge of UC platforms (Teams, Zoom, Webex, etc.).
Experience working with professional audio/video equipment.
Familiarity with AMX, Crestron, Extron, or Cisco video conferencing systems.
Basic experience with audio or video post-production tools.
Understanding of AV cabling (CAT6, fiber) and basic termination concepts.
Exposure to standard IT practices (networking basics, ticketing systems).
Detail-oriented, proactive, highly organized, and able to prioritize tasks and multi-task.
Must have a positive and patient customer service attitude.
Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
Experience supporting a mid-sized government organization is preferred.
Must be able to obtain agency suitability clearance.
Skills
media, cabling, audiovisual
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Public Trust clearance - eligible to obtain
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bethesda, MD.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Bethesda,MD.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 23, 2026.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.