Audio Visual Manager

At Cliftons, we’re more than just venues for corporate events and training. We’re the one-stop provider for all things collaboration. Whether face-to-face in our contemporary venues, virtually via our seamless event technologies or a hybrid of the two, we deliver remarkable corporate event experiences. With the latest technologies, ultra-fast internet, incredible venue services and inspiring hospitality, we make seamless global event delivery effortless.
**About the Role**
Due to the growth in virtual events and web conferencing, an amazing opportunity has opened up for an experienced **AV / Events Technical Manager **to join us.
As part of our Event Services team, you’ll bring your specialist expertise to advise and collaborate on the AV solutions for our hybrid and virtual events and conferences -regardless of location. We have a great portfolio of corporate and government clients - including many of the world’s largest and respected organisations and you will play a key role in bringing their events to life.
**On a day-to-day level, the role will encompass**:

- Project Management - Planning and coordinating the AV side of corporate event setups (and collaborating with local event delivery staff to deliver the brief)
- Developing internal procedures and training for our venue technicians to enhance their skills
- Supporting clients with their AV technical requirements for initial setup and remotely during events eg. audio requirements, video conferencing, lighting, sound etc.
- Providing technical expertise and solutions to support the Sales team when conducting client site inspections, technical tours and when pricing proposals
- Ensuring Cliftons is using the right equipment / technology for the client requirement and provide recommendations on new technologies to deliver a remarkable experience

**What you will bring**
**Technical Skills and Experience**:

- Client / event project management skills & experience with the ability to pivot to changing project briefs - you will need to be agile
- Experience with video conferencing across multiple platforms with a solid understanding of the underlying technologies
- Solid understanding of audio-visual fundamentals and technologies
- Setting up audio systems (PA’s, mixing boards etc.)
- Connecting and managing video equipment (video switching, NDI 5 Tools & vMix)
- Video framing and lighting experience
- Experience with video editing and webcasting using DaVinci Resolve or Premier Pro is desirable

**Personal attributes**:

- Excellent written communication skills - with the ability to communicate technical information in an easy
- to-understand way to non-technical stakeholders
- Strong customer focus with a positive and proactive approach to client service
- Proven problem solving and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and to make intelligent and effective decisions
- Methodical approach to work, with a strong attention to detail
- Excellent organisation skills to ensure projects are delivered on time and to the brief
- Open to ongoing learning
- Be physically fit and able to perform corporate event room setups

**Why join us?**
This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront as we pivot our business model in the changing business events industry. We are a progressive company with a collaborative working environment that is focussed on delivering remarkable experiences for our clients.
Our 250 team members across Asia Pacific are the key ingredient in creating our inclusive workplace and remarkable experiences for our customers and each other. We do this through our FLIPIT values - Fun, Leadership, Integrity, Passion, Innovation, Teamwork.
Benefits of working here include work flexibility, an approachable & super-friendly management team, regular celebrations and company events, ongoing learning and the opportunity for career growth.