Audio Visual Film Maker

Audio Visual Film Maker

Location: City , London Salary: Competitive + excellent benefits Date posted: 31/03/2012 16:01 Job type:Permanent Company: Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer Contact: Freshfields . Ref: Totaljobs/BS977 Job ID: 53174724

A fantastic opportunity has become available for a Audio Visual Technician to show a busy team within our London office.

This role will be responsible for maintaining, checking and setting up all AV equipment as well as demonstrating to presenters prior to seminars and lectures, to include webcasting and filming.

We will need an individual who has a proven track record with filming for this role.

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP

We are a leader among international law firms, providing bu siness law advice of the highest quality throughout Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.
With over 2,400 lawyers in 28 key business centres around the world, we provide a comprehensive service to national and multinational corporations, financial institutions and governments.

Our international approach is founded on strong local capabilities and experience. We can build teams that are not limited by geographical boundaries or the specialisms of individuals, to deliver the highest standards of service wherever our clients need them.

We're a collegial firm - we work, learn and socialise together as one team. We're also truly international in both outlook and opportunity.

As an Audio Visual Technician your main responsibilities will involve:

Checking all equipment before use (i.e. bulbs in projectors and connection between video camera and monitor etc). Demonstrating and handing over equipment to presenters prior to seminars, lectures and prese ntations. Maintaining all AV equipment used in internal/external presentations/seminars. Setting up AV equipment and furniture, and attending where necessary, at internal and external events/presentations/seminars/high profile client events. Filming and Webcasting, editing. Computer literate and conversant with Microsoft PowerPoint/embedding video. Connecting VC calls when cover required, including operating MCU/Bridge. Setting up Audio conferencing kit when required. Liaising with specialist AV maintenance engineers to ensure high calibre service and high standard of equipment. Client liaison. Monitoring equipment usage trends and providing regular reports relating to equipment performance and suitability. Instructing maintenance staff and others where necessary in the use of AV equipment. Liaising with Space Planning to ensure room layout plans are kept up to date. Be conversant with room booking system and be able to access this when required. Organising and prioritising workloads. Completing all admin requirements e.g. sick forms, booking holidays and assigning time to tasks. Other duties and projects, as required/ assisting maintenance team.

As an Audio Visual Technician your skills and qualifications must include:

Proven track record in Audio Visual experience ideally gained in a corporate environment. Prioritising of pro-active and reactive works. Web casting or film/editing experience is essential. Ability to film live events using audio and visual mixers.

What we will be looking for in you:

A professional and personable individual, who is resourceful, and can demonstrate team playing skills.

We are an equal opportunities employer and consider job applicants on their merits. Therefore we welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background. For more detail see the Careers Page on www.freshfields.com