Audio Visual Engineer - Live Events

Av Live Events Engineer

Here at Edward Jones the client is our single focus and our relationships with them are the measure of everything we do. And Service and Operations divisions are at the center of it all. We support our clients, branch teams and headquarter associates in providing the best possible experience. Advocate for our more than 7 million clients through regulation communication, fraud protection and managing their investment distributions. Protect their investments by mitigating risk. And innovate new ways of working. Using insights to create solutions for the future - in the here and now.

Edward Jones is seeking an AV Live Events Engineer to take ownership of the technical delivery for our live, hybrid, and virtual events. This role focuses on delivering high-quality audio, video, lighting, and remote experiences, primarily within the main auditorium, with additional support for secondary and ancillary event spaces as needed.

The role serves as the technical lead during live events and is responsible for operating and improving the technologies that power our event experience, including ownership of our Zoom Events platform. This position is ideal for a hands-on engineer who enjoys running shows, collaborating with presenters and stakeholders, and evolving event technology to better support engaging, professional experiences.

The AV Live Events Engineer owns the end-to-end live event audio, video, and stage experience, primarily within the main auditorium, with secondary support for a multi-purpose room and support for adjacent ancillary spaces such as atriums, lobbies, and overflow areas as needed for live events.

This role runs the technical execution of live events, serving as the on-site and virtual technical lead responsible for audio, video, lighting, and system performance under live conditions. The position partners with internal clients during event planning to prepare presenters, systems, and platforms, but does not manage event logistics such as room bookings, catering, or scheduling.

What You'll Do:

• Operating live audio, video switching, and stage lighting systems
• Owning and administering the Zoom Events platform
• Supporting hybrid and remote event delivery
• Troubleshooting issues in real time
• Collaborating with AV integrators and vendors on system upgrades and improvements
• Supporting the continued transition toward modern, network-based AV and broadcast-influenced workflows
• Providing both on-site and remote support and requires occasional evening and weekend work to support live events

Edward Jones' compensation and benefits package includes medical and prescription drug, dental, vision, voluntary benefits (such as accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness), short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage. Short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage are provided at no cost to associates. Edward Jones offers a 401k retirement plan, and tax-advantaged accounts: health savings account, and flexible spending account. Edward Jones observes ten paid holidays and provides 15 days of vacation for new associates beginning on January 1 of each year, as well as sick time, personal days, and a paid day for volunteerism. Associates may be eligible for bonuses and profit sharing. All associates are eligible for the firm's Employee Assistance Program.

Hiring Minimum: $74600 Hiring Maximum: $122800

Skills/Requirements

What Experience You'll Need:

• 3+ years of professional AV or live event production experience in corporate, venue, higher-education, or broadcast-adjacent environments
• Demonstrated experience running live events end-to-end, with responsibility for technical execution
• Strong understanding of audio signal flow, gain structure, and live mixing fundamentals
• Hands-on experience with audio-over-IP systems, particularly Dante
• Working knowledge of stage and presenter lighting for live events
• Experience supporting large-scale virtual or hybrid event platforms, including Zoom Events
• Familiarity with broadcast-style production workflows and modern IP-based media transport
• Working knowledge of SMPTE ST 2110 concepts
• Experience with digital audio consoles, production intercoms, or IFB systems
• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications, signal flow diagrams, and system documentation

General Skills

• Proficiency with Windows and macOS systems and Microsoft 365 applications
• Strong organizational, time-management, and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work independently in high-visibility, live-event environments
• CTS, Dante certification, or a technical degree preferred (or equivalent practical experience)

Physical & Schedule Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs., work on ladders, and perform hands-on installation and maintenance tasks
• Willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends in support of live events
• Live within commuting distance of St. Louis, MO and expected to work on-site five days per week.

About Us

Join a financial services firm where your contributions are valued. Edward Jones is a Fortune 500 company where people come first. With over 9 million clients and 20,000 financial advisors across the U.S. and Canada, we're proud to be privately-owned, placing the focus on our clients rather than shareholder returns. Behind everything we do is our purpose: We partner for positive impact to improve the lives of our clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society. We are an innovative, flexible, and inclusive organization that attracts, develops, and inspires performance excellence and a sense of belonging. People are at the center of our partnership. Edward Jones associates are seen, heard, respected, and supported. This is what we believe makes us the best place to start or build your career.