Event Production Lead

QSC; Costa Mesa (CA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 206,000; Full time

Job summary

QSC is seeking an Event Production Manager to lead planning, coordination, and execution of technical production for live events, including in-person, virtual, and hybrid experiences. You will oversee logistics, pre-/production, and post-production within the Production Studio, supporting training, shoots, and demos as part of the Experiences & Events team.

You will partner with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure high-quality productions that align with project objectives and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Audio/Video or related field.
• 8–10 years in live events and video production.
• 5+ years experience with tradeshow electrics, mechanics, workflows.

Responsibilities

• Plan logistics for major in-person events & tradeshows.
• Manage online and hybrid event productions and studio operations.
• Program and manage room automations and AV systems integrations.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to meet timelines and budgets.

Skills

Live events production

Video production

Technical production

Budget management

Contract management

Logistics coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Audio/Video

Tools

Q-SYS

Dante

ETC Hog Lighting Console

DMX lighting consoles

Q-LAB

Novastar LED wall processors

NDI

RingCentral/Zoom

Job description

QSC is creating exceptional, people-centric experiences with the perfect balance of technology and creativity. Q-SYS, our innovative full stack audio, video and control platform, unifies data, devices and a cloud-first architecture, empowering organizations to deliver transformative AV experiences across built spaces. Building on the QSC legacy, QSC Audio delivers audio technology that empowers live entertainers and sound reinforcement professionals with the confidence to create and deliver memorable experiences for their audiences.

Atrius, Distech Controls and QSC are part of the Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS) business segment. Our mission is to make spaces smarter, safer and greener through our strategy of connecting the edge with the cloud using disruptive technologies that leverage data interoperability.

Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.

We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals. Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at www.acuityinc.com . #QSYS

Work location:

• This position requires on-site presence in Corporate CA, HQ, following a hybrid work model.

Job Summary

The Event Production Manager is responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of technical production for QSC live events, including in-person, virtual, and hybrid experiences. This role oversees event production logistics and supports pre-production, production, and post-production activities within the QSC Production Studio, including video-based training, commercial shoots, product demonstrations, and other multimedia content. Reporting to the Director, Experiences & Events, the Event Production Manager partners with internal stakeholders, external vendors, and fellow Event Production Managers to deliver high-quality event and studio productions that align with project objectives, technical requirements, and creative vision. This role contributes to the ongoing development and optimization of production processes, tools, and technologies to support successful event execution across the organization.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

Logistical direction & Support for In-Person events

• Act as logistic lead for major tradeshows (InfoComm/ISE - booth size can reach 5400 sq ft or greater) as well as the US smaller regional events
• Work together with the Director, Experiences & Events and Experience & Events Application Engineer to plan logistics of highly technical, integrated experiences within the booth, including creating Vectorworks drawings.
• Ensure all event inventory is on-hand and manage any orders for new product as needed
• Manage an inventory system (Flex) to track hundreds of event-related items in two different locations in the US and Europe.
• Create production build schedules
• Prepare outbound shipments to all events and receive all inbound shipments from shows and return gear to inventory.
• Collaborate with internal QSC logistics teams and site vendors to ensure shipments are both on time - on budget for both domestic and international events.
• Act as technical liaison between various show services (power, data, rigging) - Deep technical expertise in this area is required.
• During show hours, ensure all show services are functioning properly and ntify Director, Experiences & Events if attention is required. Lead preparations for prebuild of major tradshows, ensuring all gear is staged on time
• Oversee load-in and pack-out of shows, including shipping management & documentation
• Hire and manage freelance contracts as needed, based on the size and scale of event.

Live & Taped Online Event Production Management

• Plan and manage technical elements of live online events and taped productions
• Source upgrades and maintainence of existing $1M production studio and control room as well as specing technology upgrades including 20' LED wall, camera equipment, ChromaKey Cyc.
• Oversee the flow of our live production control room, including Blackmagic-based video cameras/switch/matrix/NDI steam integrations / recording workflow as well as Q-SYS/Dante audio flow
• Advanced experience in modern lighting design and tools
• Preproduction engineering to assess the needs of each project, check/troubleshoot associated gear to ensure smooth production "show days"
• Program and manage room automations (via Q-SYS, Millumin, DMX,) to allow multiple AV systems to be triggered automatically to simplify production needs and allow for minimal crews
• Manage freelance AV engineers as needed, based on the size and scale of the production.
• Act as technical liaison for remote studios including production in the Costa Mesa Experience Center
• Act as a consultant for the buildout of future studios worldwide

Skills And Minimum Experience Required

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent field training; Audio Engineering/ Video Production
• 8-10 years of live events, live video production and taped video production
• 5+ years working knowledge of tradeshow electrics, mechanics, workflow.
• Expert knowledge in live production software and hardware including, Q-LAB (video/lighting), DMX-based lighting consoles
• Expert knowledge managing various AV streams and formats in a live studio setting including audio feeds (Q-LAN, Dante), video feeds (local SDI, STR, NDI), mixing consoles, streaming platforms (RingCentral, Zoom) and outputs for a 25'x10' LED wall (deep understanding of Novastar LED wall processors and Genlock required)
• Experience programming and operating ETC Hog Lighting Console
• Working knowledge of DSP and control platforms (certifications in Q-SYS Level 2, Dante highly desired)
• Experience managing budgets and contract teams.

Physical Requirements

• Light work
• Medium work

Travel Requirements

• 1-20%

The range for this position is $114,600.00 to $206,300.00. Placement within this range may vary, depending on the applicant’s experience and geographic location. Acuity offers generous benefits including health care, dental coverage, vision plans, 401K benefits, and commissions/incentive compensation depending on role. For a list of our benefits,

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Accommodation in the Application Process: Acuity Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. It complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws requiring reasonable accommodation of persons with disabilities in employment. This includes the provision of reasonable accommodation in the application process. If you believe you need reasonable accommodation to assist with our online application system or any aspect of the application process, please contact Human Resources at [phone], and select option 4. Please be prepared to identify the requisition / position applied for and the aspect of the application process for which you believe accommodation is needed. The company will engage in an interactive process with you to better understand the request and to determine whether reasonable accommodation is needed and available.

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