Audio-Video Host

Job Mission
As an AV host you will be working with all kinds of audio-/visual equipment to make sure events in the big events room(s) (auditorium) will be a flawless experience. That means the AV host must understand the event scenarios offered. The AV host requires communication and representation skills to guide and support ongoing sessions and help event hosts and presenters to be properly prepared to get the most out of their sessions. AV Host is responsible to support the various partners in the AV chain to ensure the presentations will be compliant with the company policies & guidelines.

Key deliverables, AV Host is expected to deliver:

• Run Books
• Organizational aspects of the Auditorium in general
• Basic scenario
• AVR scenario
• AVR+ scenario
• Driving change program in collaboration with the partners and the IT architect

Role and responsibilities

As the AV host the technical possibilities of the services and solutions available should be your main expertise already. These include (not extensively):

• Audio systems operated from specific audio mixer equipment
• Very large LED wall to display a mix of content source
• Wireless microphone systems
• PTZ video cameras
• Video matrix equipment to make sure the right video inputs end up at the right video outputs (LED wall and preview screens)
• Online meeting and webcasting solutions, primarily focused around Microsoft, e.g., Teams (Live Events), Microsoft Stream, including moderation, feedback/Q&A/voting tooling
• Interaction with (external) broadcasting solutions and professional production companies
• Light control
• In specific situations where the AV host does temporarily not have to drive any outstanding event, he/she will provide executive support related services together with the executive support representative.

Education and experience

• 3-7 years of experience as AV host or similar role in Corporate organizations
• Bachelor

Skills

Working at the cutting edge of tech, you’ll always have new challenges and new problems to solve – and working together is the only way to do that. You won’t work in a silo. Instead, you’ll be part of a creative, dynamic work environment where you’ll collaborate with supportive colleagues. There is always space for creative and unique points of view. You’ll have the flexibility and trust to choose how best to tackle tasks and solve problems.
To thrive in this job, you’ll need the following skills:

Beside proven Technical skills (hard skills) in the area of audio visual related to (complex) presentations, we moreover expect AV Host the following skills;

• Being a team player, but able to work autonomously as well
• Looking beyond the own responsibilities and working areas
• Strong planning- & communication-skills
• Ability to work under high pressure with strict timelines
• Well capable to speak and write in the English language
• Be open for change and drive continuous improvement
• Leadership skills to lead small teams
• Having the ability to look at Auditorium, Meeting rooms and Auditorium Area from a helicopter view