Event Production Technician ( Freelancers)

AVI-SPL Canada; Waterloo; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading event production company in Waterloo, Canada is looking for an Event Production Technician / Video Production Operator. In this freelance role, you'll assist in setting up equipment, troubleshoot technology, and support live event productions. Ideal candidates have studio production experience and are familiar with broadcast equipment. Flexibility and a customer-focused attitude are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in setting up control room and event equipment.
• Troubleshoot and maintain studio-related equipment.
• Support various production operator roles for live events.

Skills

Studio production and event experience

Experience with control room equipment

Knowledge of virtual production and meeting platforms

Positive, customer-focused attitude

Ability to work flexible hours

Tools

Video switchers

Audio consoles

Robotic cameras

Video playback software

Adobe Premiere

Final Cut Pro

Job description

At AVI-SPL, we pride ourselves on our superior customer service, passion for excellence, spirit of teamwork, and focus on continued innovation. Our people enable us to deliver on those values every business day. That’s why we’re always on the lookout for talented, ambitious people who can make a substantial contribution to our team of smart, down-to-earth, hardworking professionals.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

This is a freelance position supporting the operation of a corporate event production facility, hired as needed. The Event Production Technician / Video Production Operator works with our internal AVI-SPL team to assist in executing event production requirements, including operating broadcast production equipment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in setting up control room and front of house event equipment for each production.
• Troubleshoot and maintain studio-related equipment.
• Support various production operator roles for live events, including but not limited to:
• Audio Engineer / Operator (A1)
• Technical Director (V1)
• Video Operator (V2)
• Floor / Stage Manager
• Graphics Operator
• Video Playback Operator

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Must-have skills & job qualifications

• Studio production and event experience.
• Experience with control room equipment such as video switchers, audio consoles, robotic cameras, and video playback software.
• Knowledge of virtual production and meeting platforms.
• Positive, customer-focused, and team-oriented attitude.
• Ability to work flexible hours as required.

Nice-to-have skills

• Experience with Ross production environments and video switchers including Ultrix routers, Carbonite, and Ultra switchers.
• Experience with audio production systems including Yamaha consoles, Dante routing, Shure microphones, and intercoms.
• Experience with Panasonic PTZ cameras.
• Familiarity with post-production software like Adobe Premiere and Final Cut Pro.

Seniority level: Associate

Employment type: Other

Job function: Information Technology and Other

Industries: Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing

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