Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry.  Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

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We are looking for an experienced AV Technician to assist with the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and repairs of critical building equipment and infrastructure systems.  This person should have a background in live broadcast or event audio and video presentation systems, including signal path distribution and routing, equipment set up, and regular maintenance procedures.  You will be working on a broad range of events from NHL games and major concert tours to corporate events, specialty activations, and press conferences. 

This position will report to the Sr. Manager of AV Technology, Digital Displays, & Arena Content and will work closely with the NY Islanders Event Presentation team as well as the UBS Arena Operations team.

This role will pay a salary of $60,000 to $70,000.

For FT roles: Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).

*Experience in arena, stadium, or large venue AV operations is preferred.

UBS Arena at Belmont Park is made for music and built for hockey. New York's newest premier entertainment and sports venueopened in November 2021 and has already welcomed numerous top artists, including Harry Styles, Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, Kendrick Lamar, Post Malone and more. The venue delivers an unmatched live entertainment experience, including clear sightlines and premier acoustics. UBS Arena achieved carbon neutrality for operations in Fall 2022, which makes it the first arena to do so on the eastern United States seaboard. 

• Serve as a technical point person for corporate and ancillary events
• Set up and testing of event-day AV equipment according to specific needs of that event
• Perform regular maintenance tasks on building AV equipment
• Assist event-day operators with technical operations of UBS Arena control room equipment

• 3-5 years of professional experience
• Experience troubleshooting AV systems in a live event environment
• Experience with audio and video signal distribution and routing systems
• Experience with live broadcast production
• Professionalism regarding working with entities from internal departments, service providers, and show personnel
• Accustomed to working in a fast-paced environment with ability to multi-task and collaborate
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours i.e.: nights and weekends around event days
• High degree of personal integrity, workload prioritization and exceptional problem-solving skills
• Awareness of, and interest in, the latest broadcast video and display technologies
• Self motivated and be able to independently troubleshoot on the fly during events

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Oak View Group and UBS Arena are committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.