Event Production Technician

AVI-SPL; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as an Event Production Technician, where you will apply your technical expertise to design and support onsite and hybrid events. This role involves collaborating with teams to ensure high-quality production and requires a keen eye for detail and creativity. You will be responsible for managing production equipment and optimizing setups for various events. Enjoy benefits like medical coverage and professional development in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid holidays, sick, and personal days

Dynamic company culture with training and professional development

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in event production or related fields.
• Minimum 1 year of experience with onsite, virtual, and hybrid live events.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical consultation for production strategies.
• Design, set up, and configure control room elements for events.
• Oversee operational aspects including audio mixing and video playback.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Customer service

Education

College degree in video production

Degree in broadcasting

Degree in communications

Tools

Ross production environments

Yamaha audio consoles

Panasonic PTZ cameras

Adobe Premiere

Final Cut Pro

Job description

Join us as an Event Production Technician at AVI-SPL

We are seeking a skilled Event Production Technician to contribute to the design, setup, and support of onsite and hybrid events for a global technology client. This role involves:

1. Applying technical expertise and creative innovation to develop the technical strategy for live events based on creative vision and event scope;
2. Ensuring flawless operation of video equipment through deep knowledge and real-time decision-making;
3. Collaborating with team members to optimize production control room setup and troubleshoot production facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical consultation for production strategies aligned with event goals.
• Design, set up, and configure control room elements for high-quality client events.
• Test and ensure quality control of hardware, equipment, and production assets prior to events.
• Oversee operational aspects of production including technical direction, audio mixing, camera operation, virtual platform management, graphics, video playback, streaming, lighting, and teleprompter use.
• Support staging and creative lighting design.
• Optimize equipment configurations and recommend repairs or replacements as needed.
• Participate in team meetings to coordinate event procedures and production briefs.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in event production, broadcast, or related fields.
• Minimum 1 year of experience with onsite, virtual, and hybrid live events.
• Experience with control room equipment, virtual production platforms, and broadcast software.
• Attention to detail and a creative eye for broadcast production.
• Strong organizational skills, flexibility, and ability to work under pressure.
• Self-motivated with excellent collaboration and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and respond proactively to communication channels.

Educational and Technical Requirements

• Experience with Ross production environments, Yamaha audio consoles, Panasonic PTZ cameras, and post-production software such as Adobe Premiere or Final Cut Pro.
• College degree in video production, broadcasting, communications, or similar.
• Valid driver’s license, ability to lift 50 lbs, climb ladders, and perform overhead work.

Benefits and Additional Information

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid holidays, sick, and personal days.
• Dynamic company culture with training and professional development.
• Travel may be required based on production needs.

Join us to be part of an inclusive, innovative team that values growth, collaboration, and excellence in event production.