OkWhen

All-in-one conference management and production

AV Production Engineer/Project Manager

Live Events & Stage ProductionConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeAtlanta, GA, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

Have a bachelor's degree in Audio-Visual Technology, Production Engineering, or a related field.
Have proven experience working as an AV Production Engineer or in a similar role.
Have strong knowledge of audio, video, and lighting systems used in live productions.
Be proficient with AV control systems and digital media production equipment.
Have 3–5+ years of experience in corporate or conference AV; other live production experience is considered.
Have hands-on experience with signal routing and basic networking in live environments, live audio mixing and RF fundamentals, video switching, camera, projection, basic lighting setups, and breakout room operations and support.
Be able and willing to travel domestically and internationally, including 15–20 weeks of travel per year.
Be able to work long event days and non-standard hours on site, and evenings and weekends as needed for events.
Be comfortable with physical labor, including loading and unloading trucks, pushing cases, lifting gear, and climbing ladders.
Work safely and enforce safety for the entire crew.

Responsibilities

Own AV planning for assigned shows, including room layouts, gear lists, signal routing plans, and staffing needs.
Work directly with clients to understand show flow, content needs, and constraints.
Coordinate with internal production, software, and logistics teams on gear preparation, freight, and timelines.
Build and review run-of-show documents and cue sheets.
Lead AV on site for conferences and events, typically involving multiple rooms and tracks.
Manage and direct local crews, including A1s, V1s, and hands, to execute setups, rehearsals, and shows.
Operate or oversee Blackmagic switching and routing, camera setups, projection, IMAG, and confidence monitors.
Operate or oversee Allen & Heath and Yamaha digital consoles, RF coordination, and basic mixing for voice-heavy shows.
Operate or oversee basic stage lighting and room-wash setups.
Deploy and operate StreamCase systems for multi-track recording and streaming.
Troubleshoot signal flow, RF, and networking issues under show conditions.
Ensure recordings, assets, and reports are delivered correctly to internal teams and clients.
Update checklists, diagrams, and playbooks based on lessons learned.
Help maintain warehouse standards through gear preparation, labeling, testing, and safety.
Own assigned shows end-to-end, from the first technical client conversation and AV plan through gear and crew coordination and on-site show execution.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with Blackmagic Design ecosystems, including ATEM, routers, and converters.
Experience with Dante and audio routing.
Video editing capabilities.
Experience with Allen & Heath and/or Yamaha digital mixers.
Hybrid or streaming event experience, including multi-track, remote viewers, and redundancy.
Experience with Vectorworks diagramming.
Woodworking, scenic or production design, or fabrication experience, including building simple sets, lecterns, signage, and stage elements.

AV Production Engineer/Project Manager (Atlanta Only)

OkWhen · Atlanta, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-02-24

Salary: USD 65–95

Workplace: on_site

Description

As an AV Production Engineer, you are the single threaded owner of AV for assigned events.

From first technical conversation with the client, through designing the AV plan, coordinating gear and local crews, to running the show on‑site, you are responsible for making the event look and sound exceptional and feel easy for the client.

You must be equally comfortable:

Deep in signal flow and troubleshooting
Mixing Audio
Talking to clients in plain English
Leading local crews on long show days

This is an Atlanta‑based role. Day‑to‑day when not traveling will be at our Atlanta facilities (warehouse, gear prep, testing, design).

What You’ll Do

Pre‑Production & Design

Own AV planning for assigned shows: room layouts, gear lists, signal routing plans, and staffing needs.
Work directly with clients to understand show flow, content needs, and constraints.
Coordinate with internal production, software, and logistics teams on gear prep, freight, and timelines.
Build and review run‑of‑show and cue sheets.

On‑Site Execution

Lead AV on site for conferences and events, typically multi‑room / multi‑track.
Manage and direct local crews (A1s, V1s, hands) to execute setups, rehearsals, and shows.
Operate or oversee:
Video: Blackmagic switching/routing, camera setups, projection, IMAG, confidence monitors.
Audio: Allen & Heath / Yamaha digital consoles, RF coordination, basic mixing for voice‑heavy shows.
Lighting: Basic stage lighting and room wash setups.
Deploy and operate our StreamCase systems for multi‑track recording/streaming.
Troubleshoot signal flow, RF, and networking issues quickly and calmly under show conditions.

Post‑Event & Ops

Ensure recordings, assets, and reports are delivered correctly to internal teams and clients.
Update checklists, diagrams, and playbooks based on lessons learned.
Help maintain warehouse standards: gear prep, labeling, testing, and safety.

What Makes You a Strong Fit

Experience

3–5+ years in corporate / conference AV (other live production experience considered).
Hands‑on with:
Signal routing and basic networking in live environments
Live audio mixing and RF fundamentals
Video switching, camera, projection, and basic lighting setups
Breakout room operations and support

Mindset & Soft Skills

Solution‑oriented: you see problems early and bring options, not drama.
Comfortable owning shows end‑to‑end with light supervision.
Excellent client‑facing communication; you can explain technical tradeoffs simply.
Strong leadership with local crews; clear, calm, and safety‑first.

Travel & Physical Requirements

Willing and able to travel 15–20 weeks per year (domestic, occasional international).
Able to work long event days and non‑standard hours when on site.
Comfortable with physical labor: loading/unloading trucks, pushing cases, lifting gear, climbing ladders.
Works safely and enforces safety for the entire crew.

Nice to Have

Experience with Blackmagic Design ecosystems (ATEM, routers, converters).
Dante and Audio routing
Video Editing Capabilities
Experience with Allen & Heath and/or Yamaha digital mixers.
Hybrid / streaming event experience (multi‑track, remote viewers, redundancy).
Vector works diagramming
Woodworking, scenic / production design, or fabrication experience (building simple sets, lecterns, signage, stage elements).

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Audio-Visual Technology, Production Engineering, or related field.
Proven experience working as an AV Production Engineer or similar role.
Strong knowledge of audio, video, and lighting systems used in live productions.
Proficient with AV control systems and digital media production equipment.
Excellent troubleshooting skills and ability to think critically under pressure.
Strong communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with various teams.
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed for events.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Training & Development
Work From Home
Free Food & Snacks

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About the Company

OkWhen

All-in-one conference management and production

OkWhen provides an all-in-one conference management system that combines software with full-service event production. It runs a unified platform for planning, marketing, registration, attendee engagement, on-site coordination, and hybrid streaming, all from a single vendor, with StreamCase supporting up to 16 live-stream tracks. It differentiates itself by bundling technology with professional AV, stage design, and hybrid streaming, eliminating the need to source multiple vendors, and it earns revenue from bundled packages designed to boost profitability through automation and on-demand sales. Its goal is to simplify conference logistics, increase client revenue, and help organizations run seamless events across more than 20 industries.

Company size: 1-10
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: United States
Founded: 2018

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