AV/IT Technician Part Time - Soho House & Co.
New York City, NY
About the Job
Who We Are…
We are a collection of members' clubs, restaurants, hotels, workspaces and cinemas, catering to those in the film, media, fashion and creative industries. The company has unique ventures throughout the UK, USA, Canada, Europe and Asia, with new openings planned globally. Soho House is a space for its diverse membership and teams to connect, grow, have fun and make an impact.
The role…
At Soho House, the Audio Visual (AV) Technician plays an integral part of ensure member, guest and staff have technically sound and functioning property. As the AV Technician, you will mix soundboards, play video recordings, enhance lighting, and coordinate graphics.
A successful AV Technician is cool-headed, self-motivated, can think quickly on their feet and thrive in a fast-paced environment. This role embodies an unconventional workday and may require, nights, and weekends to support screenings and large-scale events. We hope you're a critical thinker with great people skills and a knack for making things work!
Main Duties.
- Daily support for audio, visual, IT related troubleshooting and partnering with the events team to ensure lighting, sound, music and all other variables are set-up, secured and prepared prior to guests' arrival
- Respond to guest's needs in a timely matter and quickly provide solution or alternative option that can enhance one's experience
- Properly communicate, document, and advise on all project that are in process, complete or require outside support
- Maintain safe standards, in addition to a clean, organized, and stocked work area and consistent high-quality service throughout the property
- Monitor in house equipment and usage as well the presentation, preparation, repair and dispatch of films is effective, cleaning and maintenance of projection equipment, diagnose and solve problems, liaising with Service Engineers and Contractors as appropriate
- Operate Cinema in all film and digital video formats and liaise with clients regarding technical needs and assist in presentation set ups within the Cinema and areas of the property
- Liaising with in-house couriers, print managers and keep up with technical developments in relation to cinema and multi-media equipment, systems, etc. and technical training opportunities.
Required Skills/Qualifications
- 2+ years related experience, Audio Engineering or related Degree preferred.
- 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.
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to seize, grasp, turn and hold objects with hands.
- Must be able to work on your feet for at least 8 hours.
- Fast paced movements are required to go from one part of the club to others.
- Must be able to move, pull, carry, or lift at least 40 pounds.
- Occasionally kneel, bend, crouch and climb as required.
Why work with us...
Soho House offers competitive compensation packages that feature global benefits and perks. Whether you're seeking entry-level employment or a new opportunity to expand your profession, we offer training to develop the technical and managerial skills necessary to enhance your career.
- Health Care + 401K: Full time employees are eligible for full benefits; Medical, Dental & Vision as well as Retirement fund with a 2% match
- Paid Time Off: Full- Time Employees have sick day's + vacation days
- Career Development: Soho House can progress your career domestically or internationally as well as managerially or technically
- Soho Impact: Empowering the Soho House Community to make positive change, through mentoring, apprenticeship, local outreach and sustainability
- Learning & Development: An extensive range of internally and externally run courses are available for all employees.
- Cookhouse & House Tonic: Celebrating our passion for food and drink. Check out our monthly calendars and get involved in trips, training's and events. Available to all.
- Team Events: From fitness sessions to cinema screenings and art classes, each month we hold a series of fun events which you can sign up to.
- Team Meal: Whilst on duty in our Houses & Restaurants you will be provided with a substantial meal free of charge.
Opportunities for all…
Soho House was created to bring diverse communities of people together, and we take the same approach when building our teams. We thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a global company. Soho House is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.