Cisco TV Lead, Production Engineer

Cisco Systems, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Lead Production Engineer, where you will lead a talented team in delivering high-quality video productions. This role is pivotal in enhancing communication across the organization, ensuring that employees are engaged and aligned with company goals. You will manage complex projects, optimize production systems, and collaborate with various teams to drive efficiency and innovation. If you have a passion for live production and a knack for leadership, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan with Matching Contribution

Flexible Vacation Time Off

Paid Time Off to Volunteer

Short and Long-term Disability Coverage

Paid Holidays

Sick Time Off

Employee Resource Organizations

Community Engagement Opportunities

Qualifications

• 8+ years in live production environments with team leadership experience.
• Hands-on knowledge of broadcast video production practices and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead a global team of production engineers to optimize workflows.
• Oversee the installation and maintenance of video/audio systems.

Skills

Live Production Management

Team Leadership

Technical Supervision

Project Management

Budget Management

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field

Tools

Video Production Equipment

Broadcast Systems

Job description

The application window is expected to close on: May 30, 2025.

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Meet the Team

Our mission is to empower Cisco Go-to-Market team with seamless video offerings and capabilities. This role will lead a team of talented production professionals including producers, directors, virtual event managers, freelance crews, and Bay Area vendors to support and execute more than 800 remote and in-person productions a year. You will be key in driving production design and development across Cisco TV regions globally while partnering cross-functionally with various Cisco groups like IT, Workplace Resources, and more.

Your Impact

As a Lead Production Engineer, you will play a critical role in Cisco TV’s global operations. Cisco TV is the backbone of communication to our internal workforce ensuring employees are informed, engaged, and aligned with company goals, leading to increased productivity, improved decision-making, and a more cohesive workforce.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Leadership Excellence: Direct a global team of production engineering staff, ensuring effective communication and precise guidance to optimize operations and workstreams.
• Technical Supervision: Oversee the installation, operation, and maintenance of video/audio systems worldwide, enhancing production value.
• System Optimization: Develop and refine systems and workflows to enhance scalability and efficiency.
• Strategic Communication: Convey complex concepts and provide alternative solutions to drive ROI.
• Collaborative Planning: Organize and coordinate work schedules with team members to maximize productivity.
• Quality Assurance: Supervise teams and production crews to ensure optimal technical quality.
• Consultative Expertise: Offer expert consultation to producers regarding equipment requirements, facility integration, and post-production design integration, optimizing resource utilization.
• Budgetary Management: Provide substantive budgetary input for each event production to ensure cost-effective operations and ROI.
• Project Management: Manage engineering projects, including coordinating and supervising external vendors, pre-show planning, testing, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Travel Requirements: Engage in periodic travel on a project-by-project basis to oversee global operations, expanding reach and impact.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 8 years of working in a live production environment
• At least 2 years leading a high performing team
• Experience in a global role is ideal
• Competency in IT, including Windows and Mac environments, is desired.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on knowledge of broadcast video production equipment, broadcast and production practices, techniques and terminology
• Excellent ability to articulate solutions and strategies to clients and team members
• Ability to receive inputs from customers, producers and directors to render creative solutions for all aspects of technical delivery during a live show or taped event
• Ability to prioritize and work on multiple tasks while adhering to deadlines in a fast-paced, energetic environment
• Proven knowledge and understanding of live broadcast workflows
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage and support video engineering crews as well as external vendors
• Demonstrated project management and interpersonal skills that drive team performance and excellent client engagement
• Must possess excellent communication, presentation, organizational and time-management skills
• Technologically adept, supporting innovative solutions
• Possess a proactive attitude
• Creative thinker with a passion for driving growth and ROI

#WeAreCisco

#WeAreCisco where every individual brings their unique skills and perspectives together to pursue our purpose of powering an inclusive future for all.

Our passion is connection—we celebrate our employees’ diverse set of backgrounds and focus on unlocking potential. Cisconians often experience one company, many careers where learning and development are encouraged and supported at every stage. Our technology, tools, and culture pioneered hybrid work trends, allowing all to not only give their best, but be their best.

We understand our outstanding opportunity to bring communities together and at the heart of that is our people. One-third of Cisconians collaborate in our 30 employee resource organizations, called Inclusive Communities, to connect, foster belonging, learn to be informed allies, and make a difference. Dedicated paid time off to volunteer—80 hours each year—allows us to give back to causes we are passionate about, and nearly 86% do!

Our purpose, driven by our people, is what makes us the worldwide leader in technology that powers the internet. Helping our customers reimagine their applications, secure their enterprise, transform their infrastructure, and meet their sustainability goals is what we do best. We ensure that every step we take is a step towards a more inclusive future for all. Take your next step and be you, with us!

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Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees haveaccess to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings.

Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday (for non-exempt employees), plus a day off for their birthday. Non-Exempt new hires accrue up to 16 days ofvacation time off each year, at a rate of 4.92 hours per pay period. Exempt new hires participate in Cisco’s flexible Vacation Time Offpolicy, which does not place a defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use, but is subject to availability and some business limitations. All new hires are eligible for Sick Time Off subject to Cisco’s Sick Time Off Policy and will have eighty (80) hours of sick time off provided on their hire date and on January 1st of each year thereafter. Up to 80 hours ofunused sick timewill be carried forwardfrom one calendar yearto the nextsuch that the maximum number of sick time hours an employee may have available is160 hours. Employees in Illinois have a unique time off program designed specifically with local requirements in mind. All employees also have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:

.75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;

1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;

1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

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