Senior AV Engineer - Hybrid (Ames, IA Office)
Ames, IA, USA
USD 86k-138k / year + Equity
The Senior AV Engineer oversees communication and presentation resources within Workiva, facilitating effective collaboration. This role manages live productions, such as all-company meetings and off-site events, working with employees at all levels. The Senior AV Engineer is responsible for vendor management, technical specification discovery and support, and ownership of conference and meeting rooms. While lacking purchasing authority, the Senior AV Engineer independently researches and recommends equipment and technologies to enhance communication platforms.
What You'll Do
Event Production
Manage live events, including all-company meetings and off-site events
Oversee daily operations of hybrid event production
Facilitate pre-production logistics
Work directly with production crews onsite
Set up and operate audio-visual equipment
Test setup pre-event and implement alternative solutions
Record, produce, and store presentation events
Technical Specification Discovery and Support
Identify technical solutions for presentation events
Provide technical support for audio-visual equipment
Receive feedback to identify technical needs and develop production plans
Assist with troubleshooting audio-visual equipment
Research new equipment and technologies for recommendations
Vendor / Consultant Relationship Management
Represent the company with audio-visual and multimedia vendors
Analyze vendor documentation and provide recommendations
Manage vendor requests and quotes
Provide final documentation for internal approval
Equipment / Systems Monitoring and Maintenance
Actively maintain and monitor equipment and systems
Provide in-room computer and AV support
Create workflows and designs for daily operations
Install, maintain, upgrade, and support video teleconferencing and display systems
Ensure conference rooms and systems are checked daily.
Identify and address system issues
Post-Production
Edit video production footage, special effects, and sound recordings
Perform basic editing on non-linear editing stations
Store and deliver completed projects
What You'll Need
Minimum Qualifications
4+ years of related experience in audio engineering, tele-production, or multimedia production
Bachelor’s Degree, preferred
Preferred Qualifications
Working knowledge of industry standards and codes
Extensive knowledge of audio/visual solutions
Significant knowledge and experience with wired or wireless data networks
Formal training or certifications, such as Biamp, Q-SYS, CTS, or DANTE
Experience using Vectorworks or similar software
Infrastructure cabling, termination, soldering, and wiring understanding
Ability to connect and troubleshoot analog and digital audio visual equipment
Knowledge of visual and sound production software programs
Familiarity with audio peripherals and troubleshooting
Critical thinking and analytical skills
Strategic thinking, collaborative decision-making, and risk analysis
Ability to balance priorities, adapt to change, and communicate effectively
Good interpersonal skills for teamwork and collaborative work situations
Travel Requirements & Working Conditions
Up to 15% travel for live Workiva production events
Flexible schedule, possible long hours, and various weather conditions
Ability to bend, stoop, and lift up to 30 pounds regularly and up to 70 pounds occasionally
Reliable internet access for remote work
How You’ll Be Rewarded
✅ Salary range in the US: $86,000.00 - $138,000.00✅ A discretionary bonus typically paid annually
✅ Restricted Stock Units granted at time of hire
✅ 401(k) match and comprehensive employee benefits package
The salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this job in the US. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience and other relevant factors.
Why Join Workiva
Workiva is the platform designed to bring confidence, control, and a competitive edge to the world’s most complex organizations. Our AI-powered platform unifies finance, risk, and sustainability on a single, secure foundation—ensuring data is trusted, traceable, and ready to act on. With an unbroken path from source to output, leaders gain confidence in their numbers, visibility into current and emerging risks, and the ability to move with speed and precision in a constantly changing world.
At Workiva, you’ll bring technology to market that executives, boards, and regulators depend on. The work you do here helps organizations navigate uncertainty, maintain trust, and make decisions that stand up to scrutiny. If you’re energized by meaningful challenges, inspired by collaborative teams, and motivated to help organizations turn uncertainty into advantage, we’d love to meet you.
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Workiva is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please email talentacquisition@workiva.com.
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Workiva supports employees in working where they work best - either from an office or remotely from any location within their country of employment.
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