Scope of the Job

At Soho House the Audio Visual (AV) Manager is responsible for managing budgets, leading a team and oversight for local AV needs. As the AV Manager, you will have extensive technical knowledge of how-to setup, install, troubleshoot, and break down audio visual equipment including cameras, microphones, projectors, and monitors. An AV Manager is also responsible for managing scheduled productions, purchasing new equipment, monitoring existing inventory, and daily operations. AV Manager will also need to have familiarity with building out backlines for live music activations, experience with sound engineering for live music mixing, familiarity and aptitude with current DJ technology and equipment set-up.

A successful AV Manager will be well-versed in setting up and breaking down audio-visual equipment and building relationships with internal and external stake holders. In addition to client billing and invoicing, keeping up to date on new technology and equipment as it's introduced to the market, and renting additional equipment necessary for screenings or member events. We hope that you’re a tuned-in to problem solving and passionate about events, cinema and IT!

• Lead the process, innovation and daily technical troubleshooting as well as providing the highest quality of AV support
• Compliant with health code and safety regulations to ensure the safety of staff, members and guests
• Identify internal and external vendors that can support machinery repair, installation and upkeep
• Partner with local leadership to decide on and provide solutions that are cost effective and can enhance delivery, experience and better impact the business and overall AV, IT, Cinema and/or events
• Acquire and develop vendor relations that result in leveraging contract negotiations and maintaining proper budgets to best support the business
• Recruit, train and coordinate weekly schedules, payroll and disciplinary procedures as well as provide development opportunities for the team
• Adhere to local licensing law, national and government guided safety standards and identify safety needs and hazards of the department by providing solutions that ensure the safety of guests and staff
• Communicate all departmental updates in a clear and concise manner to staff as well as operational leader within the property and delegate duties to team when applicable
• Operate all technical aspects and machinery that that support member, guest and staff use of the Cinema in all film and digital video formats
• Diagnose and solve problem to offset any interruption of programming, events or items associate with AV/IT by communicating and contacting Service Engineers and Contractors as appropriate
• Performs all other duties assigned by Supervisor/Manager

 Experience Required

• Solid experience in a similar capacity
• Detail oriented and ability to multitask, under pressure and trouble shoot quickly in a fast-paced environment
• Must be familiar with Digital Projection Equipment. Christie 35MM Projector, HD & Betacam. Dolby Audio Processors.
• Technically competent and confident to support computer, Internet, software and network security needs
• Experienced with AV lighting, sound, electronic, repair, installation of AV equipment and adhere to local process
• Flexible schedule to work night and weekends as needed
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of all aspects of all building Multi-media (including sound systems, DJ decks, mixing board & consoles, phone systems and IPTV infrastructures) equipment and technical specifications.
• Computer Science or related Degree preferred