Events Production Coordinator

Manufacturing Technology Centre; Coventry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

The Events Production Coordinator will deliver day-to-day audio-visual and administrative tasks that support the successful delivery of small and large-scale events within the MTC Events department. Working as an integral part of a wider team, this role will specialise in the technical production, co-ordination and delivery.

Predominantly based at the MTC’s campus in Coventry, the role will require occasional travel to MTC sites based in London, Liverpool and Oxford from time to time.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Monitor and support upcoming events – working with speakers, event organisers and the events team to ensure events are delivered successfully from a technical point of view.
2. Project manage the creation and delivery of event assets: including event visuals, presentations, stage sets and broadcast assets.
3. Operate audio-visual equipment including but not limited to audio mixing desks, lighting, vision mixers and video cameras.
4. Supporting audio-visual installations – either stand alone or in conjunction with specialist contractors.
5. Perform audio-visual installations during the quiet weeks or depending on complexity, liaise with external contractors to ensure installations are performed to the venue standard.
6. Ensure audio-visual equipment is carefully and securely stored and maintained.
7. Provide competency training on equipment, event platforms and new innovations.
8. Manage and update digital signage and adverts around the venue.
9. Provide insights on how to expand the audio-visual offering.
10. Any other reasonable duties as requested by management.

Person Specification

Essential Skills/Qualifications/Experience

1. Good working experience and knowledge of audio-visual equipment, including audio mixers, vision mixers, microphones, cameras, and PA systems.
2. Strong technical understanding and practical experience with managing audio, visual, lighting, meeting platforms and broadcasting software including Microsoft Teams, Temas Event, Zoom Events and Webex.
3. A personable and articulate team player, presentable at all times with excellent customer service and organisational skills.
4. Self-motivated and positive with ability to meet deadlines.
5. Pragmatic hands on approach to problem solving.
6. Can work independently and as part of a team.
7. Flexible and agile to work around business demands.
8. Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable Skills/Qualifications/Experience

1. Good working knowledge of vMix and/or OBS is desirable.