Audio Visual Technician

Bethesda, MD - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 14-09-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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:

Bachelors 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.

Required Experience:

Position: Audio Visual (AV) TechnicianLocation: Gaithersburg MD or White Oak MDWork Environment: Hybrid (Required to report on-site as directed with flexibility for remote work when appropriate)Status: Contingent Upon Contract AwardKnowesis is currently seeking an Audio Visual (AV) Technician to sup...

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:

Bachelors 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.

Required Experience: