Live Wire Productions
F1 Audio Visual Technician
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F1 Audio Visual Technician
AV Technician
Job Type: Full-time Salary: £28,000 (Open to negotiation depending on experience) Work Location: In-person Location: Banbury & Travelling
About the Role
We’re looking to appoint an AV Technician with a strong focus on video systems. This role involves hands-on work with the latest video technology, ensuring seamless operation and integration across various high-profile projects—from Formula 1 event production to leading concert halls, conferences, and virtual production environments.
In this hands-on technical position, you’ll:
- Deliver cutting-edge video solutions, including LED walls, projection systems, and virtual production setups.
- Collaborate with clients and production teams to refine systems and achieve flawless execution.
- Innovate alongside a forward-thinking team, implementing new technologies to stay ahead.
This role is ideal for a detail-oriented troubleshooter with experience in high-demand showrunners, seeking to work at the forefront of professional AV systems and immersive production environments.
Responsibilities
As an AV Technician (Video-Focused), you’ll:
- Craft & refine video systems to match project goals, working closely with clients and production teams.
- Build and manage custom video playback/distribution systems, ensuring impeccable quality (e.g. switchers, media servers).
- Lead on-site installations of virtual production systems, ensuring seamless setups for live events, broadcasts, and commercial productions.
- Integrate signals, verifying all video inputs and outputs work flawlessly across complex setups.
- Optimise workflows post-project by compiling feedback and improving future system designs.
- Innovate by introducing new technologies and processes, ensuring high standards are maintained.
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Essential Skills & Experience
Proven expertise in: ✔ Video systems & show environments:
- Video processing, screen management and signal distribution (NDI, Dante, SDI).
- Experience wiring av shows for 3-phase power, signal routing and distribution systems.
✔ Networking and fibre distribution:
- Managed network environments (including Netgear AV Line switches).
- Virtual production deployment.
✔ Media & live video tooling:
- Pixera, LiveMedia, Blackmagic, Resolute/V-MIX, Green Hippo (playback & video routing).
- LED wall rigging and programming (Novastar processors).
✔ Troubleshooting & live production pressure. Your ability to adapt under tight deadlines will help deliver pivotal moments for major clients.
✔ Industry-specific knowledge:
- Broadcast workflows and VFX integration.
- Familiarity with hybrid live-event environments and safety compliance codes.
Essential additional qualification – 3rd-class electrical certificate or equivalent.
Desirable Skills
Experience and comfort in:
- Supporting a wide range of audio and lighting roles in live productions.
- Man-managed AV rigs with transformation and build responsibility.
- New-media workflow tools and VFX-to-projection delivery systems.
About Live Wire
Since 2014, our team has supported Formula 1’s hospitality, media, and live venues, delivering unmatched AV experiences. We collaborate with the likes of Mercedes, Ferrari, and F1 Management, crafting immersive spaces for teams and audiences worldwide.
Beyond motorsport, we harness our expertise to transform festivals, concerts (e.g. Southbank Centre, Sadlers Wells), conferences, and theatre productions. Our purpose is to blend cutting-edge technology with stunning artistry, ensuring every audience feels the magic we bring to the stage.
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Why Join Us?
At Live Wire, we bring passion, business acumen, and technical excellence together to push the limits of VAE (visual audio experience) production. You will:
Opportunities for a Thriving AV Career
🚀 Grow within a fast-moving business with international expansion plans.
Cutting-Edge Projects
⚡ Work with top-tier Formula 1 teams, concert halls, and mission-driven events.
Work & Culture
🔹 A collaborative team where ideas flourish. 🔹 Flexible full-time role, with a supportive, creative, and welcoming workplace. 🔹 Mental health & wellbeing programmes to nurture your personal growth. 🔹 Casual dress and on-site parking— productivity over pomp. 🔹 Training & career development opportunities, including industry access.
Include and Belong
🌍 A global team with fuelled creativity. Inclusion is our core value—merit is the only thing that matters.
Sourcing the Right Talents
🎓 A deep talent pool when we need it: relocation assistance available for strong candidates.
Customer Commitment
We are committed to safeguarding every individual’s rights and fostering an environment where you belong. Our values mean equality, fairness, and respect for all. We enthusiastically encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Please include relevant writing samples or project support documents to demonstrate your technical depth and problem-solving expertise.
How to Apply?
Send your CV, samples and portfolio to careers@livewireproductions.co.uk
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