AV Project Lead—Live, Hybrid & AI-Driven Events

Apple, Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 226,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple is seeking an AV Project Manager to lead end-to-end AV and broadcast initiatives for SWE Employee Experience in Cupertino. The role partners with cross‑functional teams to plan, run shows, and manage live, virtual, and hybrid events with a focus on technical excellence and AI‑driven efficiency.

You will design and deploy audio/visual solutions, coordinate venue logistics, and oversee vendor and internal teams to deliver high‑impact experiences.

Qualifications

• Event Production Expertise: 5+ years of hands‑on experience designing, managing, and executing technical AV production for live, virtual, and hybrid events in a corporate or broadcast environment
• AV & Media Networking: Solid understanding of Audio-over-IP (AoIP) networks (e.g., Dante and AES67 interoperability) and core media networking fundamentals (VLAN segmentation, IGMP/multicast, QoS, PTP timing, bandwidth planning)
• Broadcast & Signal Flow: Comprehensive knowledge of broadcast video standards, SDI-to-IP workflows, video routing, signal conversion, resolution/frame rate considerations, and color space/HDR standards
• Production Management: Proven track record leading live runs‑of‑show, managing technical crews, and maintaining composure while troubleshooting under tight, real‑time deadlines
• Project Management: Excellent organizational and project management skills, with experience planning, managing and delivering projects with varied and compressed deadlines; proven ability to multi‑task across concurrent work‑streams
• Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to partner effectively, establish rapport, and credibility to foster trust with cross‑functional stakeholders and executive leadership
• Communication & Adaptability: Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with the ability to filter technical complexity for non‑technical audiences and navigate ambiguous, fast‑paced environments
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in event production in a corporate environment

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, operate, and maintain end‑to‑end AV and broadcast solutions supporting virtual, hybrid, and in‑person employee events across Software Engineering (SWE)
• Drive technical planning, run‑of‑show execution, and live event management in close partnership with internal teams, executive leadership, and external vendor partners
• Oversee event logistics from concept to completion, including venue/room requirements, equipment logistics/routing, schedules, and real‑time issue resolution
• Leverage modern tools and AI‑driven workflows to continuously improve operational efficiency and elevate the overall employee experience
• Develop and contribute to standard operating procedures, documentation, and training materials to scale production capabilities

Skills

Event Production

AoIP Networking

Broadcast & Signal Flow

Production Management

Project Management

Cross-functional Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in event production

Tools

SMPTE ST 2110

PTP (ST 2059)

NMOS IS-04/IS-05

Q-SYS

AutoCAD

Vectorworks

Cinema cameras (Canon RED)

Keynote/Numbers/Pages

Lua/Python/REST APIs

Job description

Apple is seeking an AV Project Manager to lead end-to-end AV and broadcast initiatives for SWE Employee Experience in Cupertino. The role partners with cross‑functional teams to plan, run shows, and manage live, virtual, and hybrid events with a focus on technical excellence and AI‑driven efficiency.

You will design and deploy audio/visual solutions, coordinate venue logistics, and oversee vendor and internal teams to deliver high‑impact experiences.