Audio Visual Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Join Ithaka Hospitality Partners on an Exciting Journey!

Are you ready to be part of something extraordinary? Ithaka Hospitality Partners is seeking passionate and talented individuals to join our dynamic team at Elevation Convening Center & Hotel -a purpose-driven, sophisticated destination offering stunning views of downtown Montgomery, AL.

We are currently hiring for a Audio Visual Manager , a vital role within our leadership team. This position offers the opportunity to shape and support a world-class hospitality experience from behind the scenes, ensuring excellence in every detail.

Job Summary:

The Audio Visual Manager is responsible for delivering exceptional service and technical expertise to ensure the success of events hosted at the Elevation Convening Center & Hotel and other Ithaka Hospitality entities. This role oversees all aspects of audio, video, lighting, and presentation technology, working closely with clients, event planners, and internal teams to create seamless and memorable experiences. The Audio Visual Manager plays a critical role in upholding the highest standards of service, professionalism, and innovation in event execution.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Trains Banquet/ A-V Setup team in A-V technologies as well as banquet event setup.
• Responsible for AV technician schedules based on events within the Elevation Convening Center & Hotel using ADP.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Handles in-house and off-site client requests for audio and visual services.
• Responsible for maintenance and service to all in-house and off-site AV equipment.
• Responsible for the sales and promotion of our services to in-house guests and offsite clientele.
• Responsible for the operation of technical Audio-Visual gear and services including: Digital audio consoles, Wireless audio systems, DMX lighting software; Video presentation software such as Basic projection/ pixel mapping software, Video switching/scaling/distribution devices; Adobe Creative Software related to video, image, audio, and motion graphic creation and editing.
• Technical understanding of hybrid A-V systems such as broadcast HD-SDI, DVI, HDMI as well as video conferencing hardware and software; Tandberg, Lync, WebEx, Zoom, GoTo meeting.
• Video streaming principles, embedded audio, and various HD video streaming codecs.
• Maintains inventory control of all AV equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Excellent active listening and audio comprehension skills.
• Excellent auditory skills.

• Excellent problem-recognition and solving skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to efficiently operate, troubleshoot, and repair AV equipment.
• Ability to create displays and videos to send creative, positive messages related to the company.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in Photography, Media Production, Visual Arts, or related field preferred.
• At least four years of experience is required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Must be able to lift and carry objects up to 40 pounds.

• Must have the ability to push, pull, crouch, and kneel.

We are Ithaka. Our road is full of adventure and discovery.

Ithaka Hospitality Partners was founded as a premier partner in the hospitality management industry, focused on driving loyalty and creating enhanced experiences for our guests, team members, and owners.

We are committed to long-term partnerships between all stakeholders, creating a true alliance partnership unique in our industry. Through strong, enduring relationships with our partners, streamlined operations and the highest level of engagement, we deliver strategic and tactical methods to achieve overall profitability, guest satisfaction and employee loyalty.

We believe in serving our guests, team members, investors, owners, and partners with honesty, integrity and uncompromising quality. Ithaka boasts a high level of involvement with all aspects of hospitality management, and provides a clear vision with a commitment to bringing that vision to life. Our business acumen coupled with our deep understanding of the hospitality industry at a global level sets us apart.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.