Event Technician

About the role

As an Event Production Technician, you will play a critical hands-on role in the technical design, setup, execution, and support of onsite, hybrid, and virtual events for an established multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology company. This position involves applying technical expertise and creative problem-solving to ensure high-quality event delivery, supporting real-time production decisions, and collaborating with production teams and clients.

Responsibilities

Production Meeting Support

• Provide technical consultation on the design and execution of live, hybrid, and virtual event experiences using professional video, audio, and presentation systems.
• Support the coordination and execution of virtual meetings and events across enterprise platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and comparable technologies, including live production support and moderation.
• Act in a producer or technical producer capacity, managing show flow, coordinating speakers, controlling timing, and ensuring smooth execution of virtual and hybrid events.
• Coordinate technical production requirements for all events and ensure compliance with established standards and procedures.
• Support presenter preparation, including rehearsals, run-throughs, technical checks, and live-day readiness.
• Ensure thorough quality checks of all event assets, systems, and configurations prior to live production.
• Participate in post-event reviews, incident documentation, and technical postmortems to identify issues and improvement opportunities.
• Assist in postproduction tasks including basic editing, clipping, and delivery of recorded content and event assets.
• Collaborate on the evaluation of production workflows and recommend improvements for studio, control room, and event space operations.
• Participate in regular production meetings to align schedules, technical requirements, and upcoming event briefs.

Technical Events

• Execute setup, configuration, and operation of all required control rooms and production systems to support high-quality live event delivery.
• Determine and validate required hardware, equipment, and technical assets for events, ensuring readiness through testing and quality control processes.
• Operate and support full production workflows, including:
  • Technical direction and show control
  • Audio mixing and sound management
  • Virtual and hybrid production platforms
  • Graphics creation and playout systems
  • Video playback and media server operation
  • Live streaming and encoding workflows
• Apply expert knowledge of production equipment to optimize configurations, troubleshoot issues, and support repair or replacement decisions.
• Support preventative maintenance activities across all production equipment and systems, ensuring operational readiness.
• Troubleshoot technical issues across video, audio, networking, control systems, and streaming infrastructure, escalating complex issues when required.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in live event production, broadcast, video production, or related technical event environments.
• 3+ years of experience supporting onsite, virtual, and hybrid live events.
• Strong studio and control room production experience, including hands-on operation of live event systems.
• Experience with control room equipment including video switchers, audio consoles, robotic cameras, and video playback systems.
• Knowledge of virtual production environments and enterprise meeting platforms (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Zoom).
• Ability to support virtual event production and execution in a producer or technical producer capacity, including managing event flow, speaker coordination, and live show operations.
• Strong understanding of broadcast production workflows, signal flow, and live event execution.
• Ability to make real-time technical decisions under pressure to maintain broadcast quality and event continuity.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and consistent operational discipline.
• Ability to work independently while remaining highly collaborative within production teams.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact confidently with clients, presenters, and production stakeholders.
• Proven ability to maintain composure and deliver high-quality results in fast-paced, high-pressure live event environments.
• Strong work ethic, adaptability, and commitment to white-glove service standards.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
• Limited travel may be required based on production and service needs.
• Ability to lift/carry 50 lbs.

Nice-to-have skills

• Experience with production switchers including TriCaster or equivalent platforms.
• Experience with audio systems including Yamaha consoles, Dante, Shure, and professional intercom systems.
• Experience with encoding/decoding systems or equivalent streaming infrastructure.
• Experience with Adder KVM systems and production routing environments.
• Familiarity with post-production tools including Adobe Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro.
• Background in video production, communications technology, or related field.

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 believe success starts with a sound team and that an inclusive and diverse workplace moves us all forward.

We offer lots of room for growth, support each other, and value collaboration and intellectual curiosity. You'll have daily opportunities to develop your individual skills, become an expert in the dynamic event production and corporate video industry, and be part of an innovative organization.

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: $31.25/hr – $36.06/hr