Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

The Audio Video Operator is an on-call, per event employee who assists the Production Manager in all aspects of AV needs for Iowa Events Center during and in preparation for events.

This role will pay an hourly rate of $14.00 to $15.00. 

Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching

This position will remain open until November 14, 2025.

• Fulfill event requirements on AV needs including but not limited to areas of: audio, replay playback, lights, and technical direction as events require
• Assist Production Manager with video and sound needs
• Operate professional style video cameras
• Understand and utilize low-level audio/visual engineering and signal flow knowledge to accurately setup and troubleshoot malfunctioning equipment with limited supervision
• Report damaged or malfunctioning equipment promptly and in sufficient detail to minimize troubleshooting steps
• Lead video production segments as needed
• Assist with video production of all games and events (where required) in house
• Provide excellent customer service assistance to internal and external clients

• Knowledge of Daktonics Show Control software preferred
• Knowledge and/or experience working with Ross Blackstorm & Ross Xpression preferred
• Experience with 3play preferred
• Experience with Ross Carbonite Production Switcher preferred
• Knowledge of Panasonic Studio cameras preferred
• Experience with Allen and Heath mixing console preferred
• Must have demonstrated experience in operation several aspects of video production and video production crew
• Experience in editing preferred
• Experience in levels of sound reinforcement preferred
• Must be comfortable multi tasking and working in a fast paced environment
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in the English language, both orally and in writing
• Ability to work events above and beyond the normal working day, including nights and weekend.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of team

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.