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Audio Visual Specialist Jobs in Doha, Qatar at Vistas Global
Title: Audio Visual Specialist
Company: Vistas Global
Location: Doha, Qatar
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior Audio Visual (AV) Event & Technology Specialist to manage end-to-end event coordination and enterprise AV operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting all audio-visual systems while ensuring seamless event delivery and user satisfaction.
The role requires strong expertise in event management, AV systems setup, teleconferencing technologies, digital mixers, smart boards, projectors, wireless microphone systems, and multimedia infrastructure. The candidate should also support procurement, vendor management, maintenance contracts, and long-term AV technology planning.
Key Responsibilities
1. Event Planning & Coordination
- Identify client requirements and event expectations.
- Coordinate with vendors, exhibitors, speakers, and stakeholders for event execution.
- Manage complete event lifecycle including setup, execution, teardown, and post-event review.
- Conduct site inspections and final readiness checks.
- Book venues, photographers, entertainers, and schedule speakers.
- Evaluate event success and prepare event closure reports.
2. AV Systems Setup & Operations
- Set up, configure, test, and maintain:
- Teleconferencing systems
- Projectors
- Smart boards
- Digital mixers
- Wireless microphone systems
- Multimedia devices
- Speaker systems
- Recording equipment
- Cameras / Camcorders
- Fine-tune microphone systems during live events, press conferences, and media sessions.
- Manage AV bookings and equipment scheduling.
3. Troubleshooting & Technical Support
- Diagnose and resolve AV hardware/software issues.
- Perform onsite troubleshooting and repairs.
- Support end users during meetings, conferences, and corporate events.
- Respond to AV support requests via calls, emails, and tickets.
4. AV Infrastructure & Asset Management
- Maintain inventory of AV equipment and spare parts.
- Tag, label, and audit AV assets periodically.
- Track AV equipment lifecycle, repairs, and replacements.
- Supervise equipment deliveries and installations.
5. Vendor & Contract Management
- Coordinate with maintenance contractors and vendors for AV support.
- Monitor AV support contracts and service quality.
- Manage contract-based installations and maintenance.
6. Procurement & Capacity Planning
- Research and recommend AV technologies for procurement.
- Support budgeting for AV equipment and consumables.
- Assist in long-term AV strategy and capacity planning.
7. Policies, Documentation & Governance
- Develop and maintain AV operational procedures and standards.
- Document AV failures, installations, repairs, and removals.
- Maintain technical documentation and equipment manuals.
8. Media Production Support
- Produce, edit, duplicate, and manage AV media content as required.
Required Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in:
- Audio Visual Technology
- Electronics
- Information Technology
- Multimedia Technology
- Computer Science
- Related Technical Discipline
Experience
- Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience in Audio Visual systems and event support.
- Minimum 3+ years of event coordination experience.
- Experience supporting corporate conferences, press conferences, and large-scale events.
Preferred Certifications
- AV System Installation & Configuration Certifications
- Crestron Certification (Preferred)
- AMX Certification (Preferred)
Required Technical Skills
AV Systems & Hardware
- Projectors
- Digital Mixers
- Traditional Mixers
- Smart Boards
- DSP Configuration
- Switchers
- Wireless Microphone Systems
- Teleconferencing Equipment
- Multimedia Devices
Networking & Systems
- TCP/IP
- Windows OS
- macOS
- Network Troubleshooting
- Control Systems
Technical Expertise
- Audio Troubleshooting
- Video Troubleshooting
- Control System Troubleshooting
- AV Asset Management
- Equipment Calibration
- Preventive Maintenance
Soft Skills
- Event Coordination
- Vendor Management
- Stakeholder Communication
- Problem Solving
- Team Collaboration
- Time Management
- Customer Service Orientation
- Attention to Detail