Enterprise Audio Visual Manager

THE FIRM

As a leading international law firm we are dedicated to excellence through impactful communication collaboration and community involvement. Our company culture has earned us one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For for 26 consecutive years. This honor along with many others highlights our commitment to innovation and professional development. At Alston & Bird LLP our foundation is made of trust reliability and compassion.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Manages the firms audio-visual teams across all offices and performs a variety of technology-based duties including designing implementing and managing complex audio-visual systems; AV responsibilities include overseeing the support of complex hybrid audio visual meetings including both internal and external participants the evaluation of best-in class audio-visual technology and the establishment of processes practices and procedures designed to ensure successful multi-media meetings.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Strategic & Operational Management

• Develop and implement audiovisual strategies and plans aligned with the organizations objectives and budget.

• Prepare forecast and manage the AV budget including monitoring expenses and maintaining cost efficient operations.

• Coordinate communication between strategic and operational multi media teams.

Team Leadership

• Manage the audiovisual team including training development performance evaluations and workload management.

• Oversee the multimedia teams in each office.

• Lead monthly meetings with multimedia teams to establish standard procedures for common meeting types.

• Work with all offices to identify needs and address issues collaboratively.

Technical Oversight

• Maintain update and troubleshoot audiovisual equipment to ensure systems remain up to date and fully functional.

• Ensure timely setup testing and operation of AV systems for events meetings and conferences.

• Oversee testing of equipment and manage the establishment of firm wide AV standards.

• Document standard configurations for various hybrid meeting types.

• Maintain an inventory of conference room capabilities firm wide.

• Coordinate testing prior to firm meetings and events.

Cross Department Collaboration

• Collaborate with internal departments to meet audiovisual needs for events meetings and firm wide initiatives.

• Meet with administrative departments to prepare for recurring meetings and events.

• Provide technical consultation to clients stakeholders and organizational partners to support successful execution.

• Technology & Vendor Management

• Research evaluate and recommend new AV technologies and equipment to enhance organizational capabilities.

• Establish and maintain relationships with AV vendors and service providers.

• Manage AV vendor contracts and service level agreements with contracted vendors.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations and organizational policies related to audiovisual systems and services.

SKILLS NEEDED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

Experience & Education

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in audiovisual management.

• Bachelors degree in audiovisual technology technical theater or a related field.

Technical Expertise

• Advanced knowledge of audiovisual equipment systems and software.

• Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to resolve issues quickly and effectively.

• Strong technical skills and understanding of modern collaborative software specifically Microsoft Teams and Zoom.

• Awareness of emerging industry trends and the ability to integrate modern technologies.

Leadership & Communication

• Proven ability to manage a team and oversee multiple projects simultaneously.

• Persuasive communication and interpersonal skills; able to collaborate with clients stakeholders and cross functional teams.

• Demonstrated experience in budget management and cost control.

• Perform other departmental duties as required by supervisors.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Alston & Bird LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer does not discriminate on the bases of any status protected under federal state or local law. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex race age religion color national origin ancestry physical disability mental disability medical condition (associated with cancer a history of cancer or genetic characteristics) HIV/AIDS status genetic information marital status sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression military and veteran status or other protected category under the law on the basis of race color religion sex age sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression national origin veteran status or disability in relation to our recruiting hiring and promoting practices.

The statements contained in this position description are not necessarily all-inclusive additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned and requirements may vary from time to time.

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