Video Technician

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Company Summary Brite Ideas is a 30+ year old company that delivers audio visual technical services and equipment for live and virtual events and productions for entertainment, corporate, non-profit, educational, and art center organizations. Brite Ideas recognizes our success is dependent on the success of our people. We are one of SoCal's top audio-visual technical production companies for meetings and events. We have some of the most knowledgeable, passionate, and performance-excellence employees in our business. Brite Ideas offers our employees a selection of robust benefits. We aspire to find the best employees in our industry - individuals with integrity and enthusiasm for performance excellence. Job Summary The Video Technician is a hybrid Operations and Production role responsible for advanced video equipment preparation, quality control, and maintenance within the warehouse, while also serving as a lead technician & operator on live productions. This role ensures that video systems are properly built, tested, configured, and show-ready prior to deployment and are executed safely and professionally onsite. Approximately 50% of this role's time is spent in the warehouse pulling, QC'ing, configuring, repairing, and maintaining video systems. The remaining 50% is spent on live events leading video crews, building LED walls, configuring signal flow, switching cameras, and supporting Technical Directors in show execution. The Video Technician operates under the direction of a Technical Director onsite and partners closely with the Warehouse Specialist - Video, Project Managers, and Department Leadership to maintain accuracy, readiness, and operational excellence. Essential Functions Video Warehouse Operations & Equipment Preparation (Approx. 50%) Pull, prepare, configure, and QC video equipment per project pull sheets and technical specifications. Perform detailed quality control on: LED panels and modules LED processors (Novastar, Brompton, etc. Firmware updates) Cameras (Blackmagic, Sony, PTZ) Video switchers (ATEM, Christie) Projection systems (Epson, Christie, Panasonic) Assist with video engineering task and rack configuration. (Build and maintain) Routers, converters, playback systems Fiber, SDI, HDMI, CAT6, and power cabling Build and test LED walls including tile QC, module swaps, alignment checks, and signal verification. Configure processors and basic system settings under department standards. Diagnose signal flow issues and troubleshoot faulty cables or connectors. Build and repair SDI, CAT6, and video cable assemblies. Document gear issues and escalate advanced repairs as needed and work with outside vendors to complete repairs. Maintain accurate scanning, tracking, and documentation within Flex Rental Solutions. Ensure all equipment is labeled, staged, packed, and transport ready load and unload trucks safely. Live Event Execution & Crew Leadership (Approx. 50%) Serve as Video Technician onsite, leading small video crews as assigned. Build and deploy LED walls, projection systems, camera packages, and switching systems. Run, label, terminate, and test video, fiber, and data cabling onsite. Lead video load-in and load-out workflows under TD supervision. Lead truck unloads and loads onsite. Operate video switchers, playback systems, or camera shading as assigned. Assist with camera builds, signal routing, and system configuration. Perform onsite troubleshooting of signal, routing, LED, or projection issues. Maintain a professional presence and safety-first approach during all productions. Provide clear communication to the TD and Production leadership regarding system status and risks. Technical Director Support Under the direction of a Technical Director, the Video Technician may: Assist with system configuration and signal routing strategy. Support camera switching and show calling execution. Provide input on LED wall mapping and processor setup. Help identify system risks and recommend solutions. Support troubleshooting of advanced signal flow or networking issues. This role does not independently serve as the Technical Director unless explicitly assigned. Cross Department & Operational Support Collaborate with Audio, Lighting, and Rigging teams for integrated system deployment. Assist Warehouse Specialist - Video during peak prep cycles. Support Drivers and Logistics during gear staging and return. Participate in departmental meetings and safety initiatives. Maintain shop cleanliness, organization, and documentation standards. Other relevant duties as assigned by management. All employees are expected to adhere to the B.I. Values (The B.I. Way): Respect: Be considerate of one's self, one another, the team, clients, vendors, venues & our equipment. Service: Exceed expectations. Be the problem solver. Be a partner not just a vendor. Integrity: By ensuring actions are consistent with words. Earn the trust of both internal and external customers, by dedication, responsibility, consistency, ho

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