Audio Visual Technician en Knowesis

Position: Audio Visual (AV) Technician
Location: Gaithersburg, MD or White Oak, MD
Work Environment: Hybrid (Required to report on-site as directed with flexibility for remote work when appropriate)
Status: Contingent Upon Contract Award

Knowesis is currently seeking an Audio Visual (AV) Technician to support the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) with high-quality, professional production of video and live-stream content. The AV Technician will be responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining audio and visual equipment for studio and on-site productions. This role will also involve troubleshooting technical issues, ensuring seamless events and production support, and contributing to multimedia efforts that communicate important public health information.

  The Job Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: 

• Configure and operate video cameras, lighting systems, microphones, sound mixers, teleprompters, and other AV equipment.
• Set up studio and field production environments, including staging and tear-down.
• Ensure equipment is functioning properly and troubleshoot issues in real-time during live or recorded productions.
• Assist with live-stream production, including setup, monitoring, and quality control.
• Provide on-site support for FDA events, conferences, and town halls as requested.
• Maintain, clean, and perform basic repairs on AV equipment.
• Track and manage equipment inventory, ensuring availability and readiness for production needs.
• Work closely with Producers, Directors, and Editors to achieve high-quality production results.
• Support the development of production schedules and logistics planning.
• Transfer and organize raw footage for editing.
• Provide support with basic editing or content clipping when needed.

Required Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred, but not required) in Communications, Digital Media, Audio Visual Production, or a related field.
• Minimum five (5) years of professional experience in video production, sound production, lighting, and/or editing.
• Demonstrated proficiency with professional AV equipment (cameras, lighting systems, sound equipment, teleprompters, mixers).
• Familiarity with editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator).
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to resolve technical issues under pressure.
• Availability to work outside normal business hours, including nights and weekends, as necessary.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong technical skills, experience with professional production environments, and the ability to work flexible hours to meet production demands.
• Applicants must also pass a background check and VA onboarding procedures to gain access to VA systems.

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Experience in a studio production environment, including live broadcast or live streaming events.
• Knowledge of AV system design, installation, and optimization.
• Prior experience supporting federal government or public health communications projects.

Knowesis is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on merit and qualifications. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment as required by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and other applicable federal laws. Our company values all applicants and employees and fosters a work environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.