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Executive Briefing Center (EBC) AV Support Specialist

Company: Hitachi America Ltd.

Division: Americas Marketing and External Relations

Location: Santa Clara CA (onsite 5 days a week from 7 am 4 pm PST)

Status: Temp contractor (6 months)

AboutHitachiLtd.

Through its Social Innovation Business (SIB) that brings together ITOT(Operational Technology)and products Hitachiaims to be a global leader in continuously transforming social infrastructure through digital contributingto a harmonized society where the environment wellbeing and economic growth are in balance.

Hitachioperatesworldwide acrossfour sectors Digital Systems & Services Energy Mobility and Connective Industries as well as aStrategic SIB Business Unitfocused onnew growthareas. With Lumada at its core Hitachicreatesvalueby combiningdatatechnologyand domain knowledgeto solve customer and social forFY2025(ended March 31 2026) totaled10586.7billion yen with 606consolidatedsubsidiaries and approximately290000 employeesworldwide. Visit us at.

Position Summary

The Executive Briefing Center (EBC) AV Support Specialist is responsible for delivering a seamless technology experience for customers executives and partners visiting the Hitachi Executive Briefing Center. This role provides hands-on audiovisual meeting room and technical support while ensuring all presentations demonstrations and customer engagements run flawlessly.

The ideal candidate is customer-focused technically proficient detail-oriented and able to remain calm under pressure while supporting high-visibility executive and customer meetings.

Key Responsibilities

1. Audiovisual Support

• Set up test and operate audiovisual equipment for customer briefings executive meetings and special events.

• Support video conferencing platforms including Microsoft Teams Zoom and Webex.

• Troubleshoot displays projectors microphones cameras speakers and presentation systems.

• Provide real-time technical support during live meetings and presentations.

• Ensure all meeting room technology is fully operational prior to customer arrival.

2. Executive Briefing Center Operations

• Conduct daily inspections of meeting rooms and collaboration spaces.

• Prepare presentation materials and ensure content displays properly.

• Coordinate room setups according to meeting requirements.

• Assist presenters with connectivity presentation delivery and demonstration support.

• Maintain a professional customer-facing presence during executive and customer visits.

3. Technology & Equipment Management

• Manage inventory of AV equipment and peripherals.

• Coordinate repairs and maintenance with vendors and internal IT teams.

• Document technical issues and resolutions.

• Recommend technology upgrades and improvements to enhance the customer experience.

4. Event Support

• Support executive meetings customer briefings partner events and virtual/hybrid events.

• Assist with event setup breakdown and technical rehearsals.

• Provide onsite support for special events and demonstrations.

Qualifications

Required

• 3 - 5 years of experience supporting audiovisual systems conference rooms or executive meeting spaces.

• Experience with Microsoft Teams Zoom and video conferencing technologies.

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

• Ability to prioritize multiple requests in a fast-paced environment.

• Comfortable supporting executives customers and senior leadership.

Preferred

• Experience supporting an Executive Briefing Center Experience Center or Conference Center.

• Knowledge of Crestron Extron Cisco Poly or similar AV platforms.

• Familiarity with digital signage and presentation technologies.

• Event support experience.

Success Factors

• Exceptional attention to detail.

• Strong customer-first mindset.

• Professional demeanor when interacting with executives and customers.

• Ability to anticipate technical issues before they impact meetings.

• Reliable proactive and responsive.

Reporting Structure

Reports to: Executive Briefing Center Manager

Work Environment

• Onsite position supporting the Executive Briefing Center.

• Occasional early morning or late afternoon support for executive and customer events.

• Ability to lift and move AV equipment up to 30 pounds as needed.

Our Values

We are proud to say we are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to any factor that doesnt impact your ability to do the job including race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status. We are proud of Japanese heritage with our values expressed through the Hitachi Spirit:

Wa Harmony Trust Respect

Makoto Sincerity Fairness Honesty Integrity

Kaitakusha-Seishin Pioneering Spirit Challenge

For California only (as required by Californias Pay Transparency for Pay Equity Act (SB 1162): A good faith estimate ofthe expected hourly rate for this position in our California office upon hire is $45 per hour. Pay is determined based on a variety of factors including but not limited to depth of experience in the practice area. Employees are eligible to participate in Hitachi Americas variable pay program subject to the programs conditions and restrictions.

Qualified Applicants with arrest or Conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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