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Legends Hospitality Audio Visual Specialist - Well& by Durst, 151 in New York, New York
Description
LEGENDS
Founded in 2008, Legends’ operating divisions worldwide include – Global Partnerships, Global Sales, Hospitality, Global Partnerships, Global Merchandise, Global Technology Solutions, Attractions, Growth Enterprises – offering clients and partners a 360-degree data and analytics fueled service solution platform to elevate their brand and execute their vision. Currently, Legends works with marquee clients across business verticals including professional sports; collegiate; attractions; entertainment; and conventions and leisure. We are the industry leaders in designing, planning, and realizing exceptional experiences in sports and entertainment. For more information, visit www.Legends.net and follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheLegendsWay.
ATTRACTIONS
Global Attractions is a natural progression from Legends 360-degree platform for success. Our unrivaled guest experience and deeply researched sales and planning methodologies give us an edge. Legends currently operates with 10+ attractions around the globe. We bring together some of the brightest experiential and attraction masterminds around the globe to ensure each brilliant idea is regionally relevant and destined to dazzle, delight, and drive a steady stream of diverse visitors.
Custom narratives to guide the journey, delivered to deeply engage distinct visitor groups
Bold and dramatic design to push the envelope on the physical space and inspire awe and wonder
Re-imagined dining experiences to delight local foodies
Leading-edge technology and innovation to drive interactivity and create fully immersive experiences
Legends manages all operations across ticketing, special events, sponsorship food and beverage and retail for Attractions partners.
WELL& by DURST, 151
Well& by Durst, 151 is a constantly evolving experience that supports your well-being and fuels your endeavors. It’s a social spot to gather friends and colleagues, and an intimate space to gather your thoughts. Bring a lunch date to sample world-class cuisine or push your ideas further with flawless business services.
THE ROLEIn this client-facing role, you will design, setup and provided operation support of small to large-scale audiovisual system configurations including virtual streaming support. It requires a hyper-focus on customer service and the ability to work independently. An additional key requirement is the ability to function optimally in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment with quicky changing work priorities. The role reports to the AV Manager.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Consult on, analyze, and configure the proper audiovisual components required for each event
Document and maintain audiovisual requirements per event
Proficient, accurate and timely setup, operation, and breakdown of audiovisual equipment
Track client support requests and system failures
Escalate complex issues to advance support service teams and vendors
Manage, maintain, and troubleshoot audiovisual equipment and component issues
Replace defective hardware before, during, and after events
Diagnose software, firmware, and hardware errors and failures
Oversee and setup for large-scale meetings for on-site and hybrid video streaming (including camera set-ups, video switching and audio mixing)
Setup, video record, and edit events as assigned by management
Diagnose and repair videoconferencing equipment and computer hardware by contacting the vendor when necessary
Conduct standard walk-throughs to ensure all systems are operational prior to and during all events
Provide level-1 and level-2 support to all point-of-sale system problems and escalate when necessary
Assist with point-of-sale support, company PC, printers and related equipment for the venue
Update of the company’s PCs, printers, and related equipment (including end user support, performing PC maintenance, POS Maintenance, upgrades, and configurations)
Maintain a thorough knowledge of the organization and adheres to all standards and practices
Collaborate with other members of the IT team—especially Service Desk staff to resolve tickets/issues
Attend weekly meetings and individual client meetings to discuss event timelines and establish audiovisual needs
Support sister properties as needed
Practice safe work habits, follow all safety policies and procedures and regulations, complete company-wide safety training and any additional job specific safety training
Perform other related duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, candidates must be able to perform each essential duty above at the highest levels. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required:
Associate’s Degree
Knowledge of CAT5/6 crimping in different cable configurations (making LAN cables)
Experience with active directory and Point-of-Sale (preferably Oracle Micros POS)
Experience with a variety of videoconferencing equipment, computers, networking, peripherals, wireless microphones, Push-to-Talk systems, 4 - 24 channel mixers, broadcast cameras, and video switchers
Crestron 4K Certification (desirable)
Biamp/Tesira Certification (desirable)
Working knowledge of Microsoft applications (including operating systems)
Solid analytical and problem-solving skills and a proven ability to organize, manage, and complete multiple tasks in an efficient and timely fashion
Strong verbal and written communication and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all internal and external stakeholders
Effective oral presentation and written communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while organizing tasks based on priority and urgency
Ability to manage confidential client information
Ability to quickly learn and support new technologies, think independently, and employ excellent follow through skills—all while exhibiting a “can do” attitude
Ability to function in a team environment and establish and maintain productive working relationships
Ability to be on feet for extended periods of time
Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.
Ability to work a “flexible schedule” (including overtime early mornings, and some evenings)
COMPENSATION
$25/hour + a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401(k) plan.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear; use hands to finger, and handle controls. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand, walk, and stoop. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Legends is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or genetic information.
Qualifications
Skills
Required
Time Management: Advanced
Team Work: Advanced
Behaviors
Required
Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well