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Senior AV Engineer

Meredith Corporation
Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/24/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/18/2025

Job Title

AV Analyst, II

If you think you are the right match for the following opportunity, apply after reading the complete description.

I. Job Summary | Major goals and objectives.

Reporting to the Lead, AV Systems Engineering & Support, the AV Analyst, II will support AV Engineering & Systems support throughout the organization with an emphasis on supporting the NYC location. This role will require occasional travel to various DDM contiguous US locations.

In-Office Expectations : This position is fully in-office due to the nature of the work being done.

II. Essential Job Functions

Accountabilities, Actions, and Expected Measurable Results

  • Work directly with Lead, AV Systems Engineering & Support on various AV projects
  • Update and maintain AV Event Google Sheet with relevant Live Event details
  • Ability to read and understand AV Drawings
  • Utilize ticketing system to document all tasks and work
  • Identify, track, and maintain asset inventory across the organization
  • First point of support for AV issues, including after-hour and weekend support for business-critical functions.
  • Monitor and track incident trends for each location to ensure proper escalation and responsiveness.
  • Provide support for conference room and Zoom support
  • Provide support to AV vendors during project integrations
  • Support the RMA process for defective AV equipment and track warranty information
  • Assist with asset management.
  • Assist with ad-hoc and team projects as needed.

III. Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements | All must be met to be considered.

Education : Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Experience : Minimum of 2 years of experience in an AV Technical support role

Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

General

  • Able to communicate effectively with team leads and senior leadership to ensure project success
  • Ability to read and interpret schematics, floorplans, and rack elevations
  • Ability to commission AV solutions in conference rooms ranging from small to large capacity spaces.
  • Skilled at troubleshooting basic AV issues, and acting with a sense of urgency during high-pressure situations
  • Audio Engineering

  • Knowledge of audio principles, including noise floor and signal-to-noise ratio
  • Familiarity with dynamics processing techniques such as compression, equalization, limiting, gating, and filtering
  • Knowledge of Analog and Digital audio recorders and the operation of both analog and digital mixing boards.
  • Skilled in microphone operation and techniques, and capable of troubleshooting audio hardware and software issues
  • Knowledge in DSP configuration, operation, and troubleshooting is required, as well as a solid understanding of proper cable management and maintenance.
  • Experience configuring and operating wireless microphones, using HTML-based DSP software such as IntelliMix, and applying sound reinforcement principles to maintain proper gain structure and avoid feedback
  • Visual Engineering

  • A basic understanding of visual principles such as color balancing, contrast ratio, screen resolution, scaling, frame rate, alignment, and aspect ratio and familiarity with projector operation
  • Familiarity with maintaining digital signage hardware
  • Familiarity with operating PTZ cameras and experience setting up equipment for live streaming applications
  • AV Control Systems & Networking

  • Knowledge of AV control processors and peripherals, including systems like Crestron, Extron, and Q-SYS (Tx / Rx, extenders, DM switchers, touch panels)
  • A familiarity of streaming protocols such as NDI, RTMP, RTSP, and HLS, is preferred
  • A basic understanding of Audio over IP (AoIP) protocols such as DANTE, AVB, and Ravenna and be familiar with IPTV systems and their operation
  • Travel Required (Approximate) : 15-20%

    Pay Range

    Salary : $70,000 - $85,000

    The pay range above represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position and may change in the future. Actual pay may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to work location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Dotdash Meredith’s total compensation package for employees.

    About Us

    Dotdash Meredith is America’s largest digital and print publisher. Our 40 iconic and fast-growing brands harness the best intent-driven content, the fastest sites, and the fewest ads to help nearly 200 million people every month, including 95 percent of US women, make decisions, take action, and find inspiration.

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