Event Production Technician

About Us

AVI-SPL is a digital enablement solutions provider who transforms how people and technology connect to elevate experiences, create new value, and enable organizations to thrive and grow. We are the largest provider of collaboration technology solutions, including award-winning managed services. Our highly certified industry experts and innovation leaders share a vision to help people work smarter and live better. We offer a competitive package, a balanced work-life culture, and ample opportunities for growth and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical consultation on the production strategy based on the unique event goals, scope, and vision.
• Oversee the design, setup, and configuration of all necessary control room elements to ensure a high-quality event for client productions.
• Determine the required hardware, equipment, and production assets needed for events and oversee the necessary testing and quality control on all items prior.
• Oversee the operational approach to fulfill the creative production needs for client events, including but not limited to:
  • Technical direction
  • Audio mixing
  • Robotic cameras
  • Virtual platforms
  • Graphics
  • Video playback
  • Streaming
  • Lighting design
  • Teleprompter
• Execute virtual events on various virtual event platforms such as StreamYard, Wirecast, and VMix.
• Provide support for staging and creative lighting design.
• Use expert knowledge of production equipment to ensure optimization of all equipment configurations and setups.
• Use complex decision-making to recommend repair or replacement of equipment.
• Collaborate on the assessment and recommendation of solutions around overall strategy for studio and event spaces based on operational requirements.
• Participate in regularly scheduled meetings with team members to ensure alignment on event procedures, scheduling, and production briefs as required.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in event production, broadcast, video production, or a similar field.
• 1+ years of experience in onsite, virtual, and hybrid live events.
• Studio production and event experience.
• Experience with control room equipment including video switchers, audio consoles, robotic cameras, and video playback software.
• Knowledge of virtual production and meeting platforms.
• Experience with Ross production environments and video switchers including Ultrix routers, Carbonite, and Ultra switchers.
• Experience with audio production systems including Yamaha audio consoles, Dante audio routing networks, Shure microphones, and intercom systems.
• Experience with Panasonic PTZ Cameras.
• Familiarity with post-production software including Adobe Premiere and Final Cut Pro.
• College degree in video production, broadcasting, communications, or a similar field.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
• Ability to travel based on requirements and location of productions and service needs, including meetings at client offices and AVI-SPL VideoLink offices.
• Ability to lift/carry 50 lbs.
• Ability to climb ladders and perform overhead work.

Skills

• Keen eye for detail with knowledge of what creatively works well for broadcast production.
• Strategic, organized, detail-oriented, and flexible with the ability to work well in a team atmosphere and individually.
• Ability to maintain composure and a positive attitude during high-pressure situations.
• Strong work ethic, self-direction, self-motivation, patience, persistence, and perspective.
• Excellent collaboration and customer relationship skills with an understanding of white-glove service.
• Ability to work independently and be self-reliant in executing daily responsibilities.
• Consistent proactive preparation and timely responses to multiple channels of communication.

Benefits

• Medical benefits, including vision and dental.
• Paid holidays, sick days, and personal days.
• Enjoyable and dynamic company culture.
• Training and professional development opportunities.

Pay

Hourly rate ranges from $28.85/hr to $36.06/hr.