Audio & Visual Technician

We are Saatchi & Saatchi – a full service, integrated communications network, with 114 offices in 67 countries, with our headquarters in London. Saatchi & Saatchi is part of the Publicis Groupe, the world’s third-largest communications group.

Saatchi & Saatchi launched in 1970, with the philosophy that “Nothing is Impossible” – a statement that crowns the top of our London building and is fundamental to our spirit. We approach things with the audacity of chutzpah. Chutzpah defines our culture at Saatchi & Saatchi. It’s the quality of audacity. Because if you are going to attempt impossible things you have to have the audacity to believe you can achieve them.

It helped us build an agency we are really proud of and does things differently – which means an industry leading diversity approach, that includes Saatchi Ignite – our curriculum-based schools programme, Saatchi Open – our entry level programme, Saatchi Home – our affordable accommodation initiative, Saatchi Women – our programme for progressing talent, and Saatchi Family – our programme for parents and carers.

We are still looking for great clients. Still trying to rock the world. Still believing. Still being impossible. Still having ideas that make our clients famous. Still searching for people who want to set the world alight. Still knowing there isn’t a problem a great idea can’t solve.

If Nothing is Impossible is our spirit, then Chutzpah is what runs through our veins. But there is still one missing ingredient in creating the impossible and that’s YOU.

Saatchi & Saatchi is looking for an On-site AV Technician providing a professional Audio & Visual Support service to the various meeting rooms and event spaces within the three Publicis Groupe London campuses, Chancery Lane, TVC & Turnmills. The chosen candidate should have previous experience working within the audio & visual industry.

Being accountable & responsible for delivering all the audio & visual requirements to satisfy the day-to-day business needs, while having the ability to remain calm and focused especially in situations under extreme

pressure. This includes being responsible for the setup and design of AV equipment for client pitches and

events internally and externally, making sure everything tech wise runs as smoothly as possible and being

on hand to support throughout. This also includes having good knowledge and understanding within live

broadcast webinars for live events and presentations streamed online.

This person needs to be highly resourceful, flexible, innovative, enthusiastic, someone who is extremely

reliable, with good problem-solving skills and who is willing to work in a small team whilst also being able to

work independently. Someone that has a firm interest and knowledge in the world of blue-chip audio & visual technology who is proactively willing to research new solutions and technologies to support our team, processes and evolving tech requests.

Working Hours:

8:00 – 17:00

• Lead tech checks in meeting rooms on daily basis ensuring that all equipment is fully functional. Further tech checks carried out ahead of client meetings & pitches, ensuring conferencing details provided are compatible with in-house VC systems.
• Provide a dedicated and professional AV support service to colleagues & clients at all levels of the business. Having the ability to troubleshoot in situations under extreme pressure, while remaining calm and focused at all times and being able to communicate effectively.
• Installation, setup & configuration of technical AV/VC equipment, AV systems & software in a proficient manner. (Display Screens, Vision Switchers, Video Conferencing & Streaming of Live Events, Audio & PA Systems, Wireless Technology, Digital Signage)
• Maintenance and minor repair of AV equipment to provide a fully functioning service. 
• Working on a range of other more advanced AV activities which currently includes Video Conferencing configuration, Audio & Video Recording/Capturing, Video Editing and Digital Encoding.
• Respond to all meeting room and event bookings as directed, ensuring that the required equipment is available and fully functional. 
• Scheduling online meetings & being available as a Live Support Assistant.
• Basic Filmography Skills | Setting up of Video Camera’s, Audio & Lighting 
• Digital Encoding of Video Files making sure they are in the correct in the correct spec for the various S&S Social Media platforms.

• Having good knowledge & passion for Audio & Visual Technology.
• (Display Screens, Video Conferencing Systems & Streaming of Live Events, Vision Switchers, Audio Mixers, PA Systems, Control Systems).
• Extensive knowledge of Windows PC and Mac along with the following applications: Microsoft Office 365 (inc Powerpoint), Keynote, Google Slides, Adobe platforms - Premiere, Media Encoder, Photoshop and the following Web Conferencing platforms; MS Teams, Zoom, BlueJeans, WebEx,Google Meets.
• Creative thinker with problem solving skills while having the ability to learn new concepts.
• Good people skills and ability to work across departments / good communication skills is essential.
• Having the ability to remain calm & focused at all times. 
• Self-motivated and able to work collaboratively across organisations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective time management. Must be able to prioritise and multi-task effectively.
• Good knowledge in the various digital file formats and their screen resolution & bit rates, etc.

Saatchi & Saatchi has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical and Income Protection Plans we also offer;

• WORK YOUR WORLD opportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year.
• REFLECTION DAYS - Two additional days of paid leave to step away from your usual day-to-day work and create time to focus on your well-being and self-care.
• HELP@HAND BENEFITS 24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level. Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT. Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching.
• FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES We provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity. Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave.
• HYBRID WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP & BIRTHDAY DAY OFF You are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday.
• AGENCY DISCOUNTS, onsite gym, and discount in our Publicis-Owned Pub – “The Pregnant Man”

Full details of our benefits will be shared when you join us!

Our Commitment
Diversity and inclusion are a core part of our DNA at Publicis UK. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture that encourages, celebrates, and supports our wonderfully diverse employee group irrelevant of their age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability or ethnicity. Diversity and inclusion fuel our creativity and innovation, it enables us to be closer to our people and audiences. We will continue to strive to create a culture and environment where everyone feels empowered and more importantly comfortable enough to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office-based three days during the working week. 

We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process.

Please make sure you check out the Publicis Career Page which showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG’s (Employee Action Groups).

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