Rip City Careers

Become a part of the team behind the team.

As employees of the Portland Trail Blazers at the Rose Quarter, we do more than basketball. We are blazing trails toward winning championships on and off the court. 

We are pioneers and innovators. We look for people who push boundaries, who dream, who are committed to inclusivity – who want to contribute to Rip City!

As our Audio/Visual (AV) Technician, you play a critical role focused on providing audio, visual, signage, cable and television support to the Trail Blazers organization, Rose Quarter facilities, and external meetings.

Our ideal candidate is a tech-savvy problem-solver with a passion for innovation. We’re looking for someone with experience with audio-visual equipment who thrives on troubleshooting challenges and collaborating with diverse stakeholders. If this sounds like you, apply by June 28, 2024

DAY-TO-DAY: 

• Set up, monitor, and load-out AV equipment for Trail Blazers organizational events, meetings, presentations, and various on-campus functions.     
• Manage and maintain conferencing equipment in the front offices and practice facility conference rooms to support the organization's hybrid conferencing policy. 
• Instruct internal staff in the proper usage and operation of audio-visual equipment, including conducting in-person trainings, creating organizational standard operating procedures, and troubleshooting issues during meetings.
• Support the installation, repair, and maintenance of in-house AV systems.
• Monitor the shared inbox and communicate with internal team about the daily needs of the department, escalating issues when appropriate.  
• Provide support for Trail Blazers home games, including maintaining and troubleshooting AV systems and concourse displays around the facility. 

WE’D LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE:

• Demonstrated experience in corporate A/V, live production audio, or relevant fields.

• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose issues with electronic devices. 
• Efficient and thorough knowledge of audio-video equipment repair. 
• Experience with live audio production (e.g. press conferences, Q&As, meet and greets) 
• Knowledge of audio-visual equipment (e.g. Digital and analog sound boards, microphone systems, amplifiers, subwoofers, projectors, TVs, IPTV, cable systems, etc.)
• Ability to work varied schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays in addition to being comfortable with heights.  
• Experience creating or developing process documentation
• Experience working with IT, Broadcasting and Production teams is preferred. 
• Experience with set-up and support of large events in indoor facilities is preferred. 

At Rip City, we embrace diversity within our team and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences that drive our success. We strongly encourage individuals of all backgrounds and abilities to apply for our open positions. We understand that individuals from underrepresented groups may hesitate to apply if they don't meet every qualification listed above; however, we want to emphasize that if you believe you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role, we encourage you to apply. We would love to hear from you and explore how your unique talents and perspectives could contribute to our team.

Offers of employment are conditional upon the successful results of an individual background check. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories and review results on an individual basis.

The Portland Trail Blazers at the Rose Quarter embraces diversity and inclusion. We celebrate individual expression and uniqueness on our campus. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination. We are committed to hiring individuals that reflect the community we serve without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics. We are an equal opportunity employer.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

PERKS: 

We invest in our employees inside and outside of work. Our benefits package for full-time teammates includes:

• Pay starting at $24/hour
• Competitive Healthcare Coverage
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Maternal & Parental Leave
• Flexible Time Off (3 weeks + 11 holidays)
• Wellness Perks
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking + Discounted Mass Transit Passes
• Discounted & Complimentary Tickets
• Ongoing Learning & Development
• Daily Free Lunch