A-V Event Production Manager/Technical Director

Kemper Associates; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Kemper Associates is seeking an A-V Event Production Manager/Technical Director in Chicago, Illinois. This role demands an individual with at least 5 years of experience in event production management. The successful candidate will create compelling experiences and manage client communications effectively throughout the event lifecycle.

Ideal applicants must have a BA/BS in Theater or Arts/Media Management, possess strong organizational skills, and handle project demands with grace under pressure. A creative and resourceful person is strongly desired.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of direct audio/video and/or lighting experience.
• 5+ years of event production management experience.
• 3+ years of project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Create memorable experiences using strategy and creativity.
• Develop requirements, budgets, and schedules for projects.
• Manage on-site client relations, providing superior service.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Client-facing event production management

Audio/video and lighting experience

Education

BA/BS degree in Theater, Arts/Media Management

Job description

A-V Event Production Manager/Technical Director

Full-time

A-V EVENT PRODUCTION MANAGER—Events/Business Meetings/Exhibits

Job Description: If you have Event production "in your blood", have at least 5 years experience in the Event/Business Meetings Production area—and really want to advance your career—this opportunity is made to order for you. Our company is staffed with Event professionals, with good clients who depend on us to produce outstanding experiential events creatively—the ones that produce real results. Read more to find out how we work—the person we are looking for. This person could be YOU!

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Create memorable experiences using strategy and creativity with production and technology for optimal audience experience.
• Collaborate with clients to successfully devise and deliver event production and technology solutions according to expectations, budget and timeline.
• Develop requirements, budgets and schedules for projects and assume the leadership role as an on-site Technical Director and project liaison.
• Collaborate with environmental designers to create design concepts that meet client objectives and budget.
• Manage pre-event, on-site and post-event client relations, providing superior service and a high level of satisfaction to our clients from start to finish.
• Responsible for sharing information and providing clear direction to team members, suppliers and all on-site staff (production personnel) before, during and after execution of the meeting or event.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks.
• Build, develop, and grow vendor relationships vital to the success of the technical and production needs.

Knowledge & Experience:

Minimum of a BA/BS degree in Theater, Arts/Media Management or equivalent experience.

• 5+ years of direct audio/video and/or lighting experience
• 5+ years of client-facing event production management experience
• 3+ years project management experience
• Proven success in working both independently and collaboratively with client and vendor partners.
• Advertising Agency Creative/A-V Production experience a BIG PLUS

Personal Attributes:

• Assumes an entrepreneurial role with our corporate clients and seeks out new business opportunities.
• Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Impeccable organizational skills, grace under pressure, reacts to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Must be able to learn, understand and apply new technologies in relevant situations.
• Ability to travel for client projects.
• Resourceful, creative and motivated.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.