| If you are in search of AV jobs then you have come | | | | If all the positions you have checked out ask for |
| to the right place. This article has been compiled to | | | | experience then this is what you will need to get. Think |
| inform you on how to get your foot on the ladder in | | | | about any venues in your town or city in which you |
| the live events industry. There can be many reasons | | | | can offer to work as a volunteer. For example there |
| for wanting a job that involves audio visual work, not | | | | may be concert halls, theatres, live music clubs, or |
| only is it thought of as being very rewarding in times of | | | | performing arts centres that all require assistance from |
| salary it is often an industry that can provide immense | | | | time to time in hosting events. |
| satisfaction and incredibly opportunities. | | | | The actual type of work can be as varied as the |
| To start with you will need to understand how to | | | | performers on the stage. How technical the profile |
| identify the current openings in the field. As with any | | | | depends upon the nature of the venue and the |
| type of job the best resource is now definitely the net. | | | | experience of the staff already employed. Usually it is |
| The problem is that if you type in AV Jobs into a | | | | far better to learn the ropes by helping out than |
| search engine you are likely to be given literally millions | | | | through studying the theoretical aspect of AV work in |
| of results. It can be more useful to search for agencies | | | | books and manuals. |
| that specialize in advertising vacancies in the live | | | | Any job in the entertainment industry can be incredibly |
| events industry. You should then be able to use your | | | | rewarding and stimulating. Working the sound or lights |
| time more efficiently and find more suitable openings. | | | | can make the difference between whether the night is |
| AV jobs are not for the shy and reserved. The work | | | | a success or failure. For this reason the most |
| would involve a lot of traveling, possibly to international | | | | experienced technicians and engineers are able to |
| locations, meeting performers, liaising with artists and | | | | command a very competitive salary. |
| managers, as well as other dynamics. If you have very | | | | If you have any friends or relatives that are involved |
| little or no experience then you should be willing to start | | | | with the live events industry than ask them for tips and |
| at the bottom. The live events sector has many | | | | recommendations as to how you can gain a foothold. |
| openings for people to do basic work. Understand that | | | | Not all vacancies would be advertised openly, often |
| even some of the world's top performers today | | | | the best positions get filled through word of mouth. |
| started their careers the other side of the mic and | | | | The more networking you do the better chance you |
| lights. It can be a great way to develop contacts and | | | | will have of finding an AV job that satisfies you |
| long term relationships. | | | | mentally and financially. |