Oak View Group
Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.
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Overview
The Technical Services Coordinator is an important position in the production department that ensures effective operation of all audio and video devices and procedures during events, as well as overseeing the setting up and tearing down of all production equipment for live events and banquets.
This role will pay an hourly wage of $18 to $20.
For PT roles: Benefits: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.
Job expires 7/31/2024
About the Venue
Liberty First Credit Union Arena is an indoor arena located in the Ralston/Omaha, Nebraska area. The 200,000 sq. ft. arena can accommodate up to 4,400 patrons and hosts 350,000+ attendees at upwards of 150 concerts, sporting events, family shows, and other events every year. The arena is home to the USHL Omaha Lancers Hockey team and the NAL Omaha Beef Football team. The arena is just two miles from the interstate and attracts concert goers from a 100-mile radius.
Responsibilities
- Assists in the set-up and teardown of AV and Internet needs for the events. This could include audio/visual, lighting, camera work, and custom displays and images using both in-house resources and contracted services as necessary.
- Helps Director of Operations direct production staff during event to ensure audio, visual, lighting, display and broadcast activities are coordinated with the live event; monitors and troubleshoots technical problems as they arise.
- Schedule all part-time production staff for events and projects.
- Assist in training new hires
- Assists Director of Operations with current and future audiovisual projects at the Arena.
- Identify potential facility/department audiovisual needs and provide solutions.
- Assists with the coordination of vendors as relates to repairs/service of audiovisual equipment.
- Interact with other Arena departments in relation to any audiovisual infrastructure requests/needs.
- Help maintain day-to-day operations of Arena Event and Video Production department including but not limited to control room equipment management, field and studio production gear, post-production video and graphic editing suites.
- Develop methods and procedures to enhance technical performance.
- Ensure that internet lines are laid for each event and the proper internet connections are available.
- Assist the Director of Operations and Operations Manager with other operations duties
Qualifications
- 2 years of experience in video production, broadcast field; or
- Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Two years of previous experience producing live events in a sports entertainment environment a plus but will train the right person.
- Knowledge of Photoshop is a plus.
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to work independently while also collaboration in a team dynamic.
- Excellent time management and problem solving skills.
- Excellent ability to work as a team player in a creative environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in the English language.
- A customer-focused, positive and professional attitude.
Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference.
At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.
EEO
Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.
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