Event Technician

System One; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

System One’s TeamPeople division seeks a seasoned Event Technician in San Francisco to deliver end-to-end live event production with Ross and Blackmagic switching, PTZ control, and Yamaha DM7 audio. You will collaborate with a team to plan, staff, and execute complex events, while ensuring exceptional client service and technical excellence.

The role demands strong problem-solving, a proactive learning attitude, and experience in a live broadcast environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-10 years of professional technical live event experience.
• Bachelor's degree in media production, Broadcast Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• Certifications such as DES, CTS, PMP, or similar are encouraged but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide top-class customer service and explain services to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Plan, staff, and deliver event requests within the client’s fully equipped event center.
• Work with external AV vendors and freelancers to meet client needs.
• Operate, configure, and troubleshoot Ross and Blackmagic switching consoles, PTZ cameras/controllers, and Yamaha DM7.
• Troubleshoot equipment and assist with maintenance of AV gear.
• Develop and follow SOPs, include contingency planning in event support.
• Contribute to R&D and process improvements for quality and efficiency.
• Manage technical risks during pre-production, execution, and post-event.

Skills

Ross switchers

Blackmagic switchers

Lighting

PTZ cameras & controllers

Yamaha DM7 console

Live event production

Technical troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in media production or related field

DES certification

CTS certification

PMP certification

Tools

Ross switchers

Blackmagic switchers

Yamaha DM7

Job description

Type: Full Time

Posted Date: 2026-09-18

Pay Range: 50.00 - 60.00 USD per hour

Primary Function

We are seeking a multi skilled Event Technician for the delivery of live event production services in alignment with a premiere technology client at their offices in San Francisco. This role is responsible for working with a team of event production professionals to deliver end-to-end live event production. The ideal candidate should have a high technical background with previous experience in production systems. The ideal candidate has experience with Ross switchers, Blackmagic switchers, lighting, PTZ cameras and controllers, and Yamaha DM7 audio console. The candidate requires experience in the successful planning and delivering of live events, strong problem solving skills, training others, experience with integrated systems, and a desire to learn new skills and keep up with advancements in technology.

Duties & Responsibilities

Provides top-class customer service skills, being able to explain our services to technical and non-technical stakeholders

Responsible, along with other Technicians and Specialists, for the successful planning, staffing, and delivery of event requests, held within the client’s fully equipped event center

Work closely alongside external AV vendors and freelancers, ensuring the needs of the internal stakeholder are fully communicated and met

Able to operate, configure, and troubleshoot a range of integrated systems including Ross switching console, Blackmagic switching console, PTZ Cameras and controllers, and Yamaha DM7 console.

Able to operate other event audio-visual systems as required

Diagnosing and troubleshooting equipment when and where necessary

Assists in maintaining audio visual equipment as required.

Escalates equipment failures to appropriate in-house teams and assists with the resolution as needed to maintain service levels

Ensures SOPs are developed and followed, and that contingency planning is included in event support

Is involved in special projects or assignments as allocated and executes them within the given timeline

Contributes to R&D efforts, identifying ways in which we can improve quality of output, efficiency through automation/tooling and process improvements

Is responsible for managing technical risks throughout pre-production planning, execution and post event

Able to demonstrate advanced knowledge of running a full scale event

Setting the gold standard for delivering high-quality service to our clients

Adheres to broadcast standards for remote and recorded attendees

Understands how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully

Develop and support relationships within both the client and wider Team People team

Performs other ad hoc duties as required by the business

Skills & Qualifications

Highly proficient with Ross and Blackmagic switching consoles, PTZ Cameras and controllers, and Yamaha DM7 console

Experience working in a live event and broadcast environment

An appetite for discovering new technologies and how they can be implemented to enhance the attendee experience

Able to communicate effectively and professionally

Excellent interpersonal skills, including relationship building and collaboration within a diverse, cross-functional team

Self starter that can demonstrate being open to learning

Understanding and experience of various event formats

A strong sense of urgency, excellent problem-solving abilities while under the pressure of a live event environment

Education & Experience

Minimum 5-10 years of professional technical live event experience

Certifications such as DES, CTS, PMP, or similar are encouraged but not required

Bachelor's degree in media production, Broadcast Engineering, or a related field is preferred

Customer Service Commitment:

TeamPeople, a division of System One, is an organization dedicated to providing superior customer service. Outstanding customer service encompasses everything from performing the technical, creative and operational aspects of our jobs to the best of our ability, to going the extra mile to assist our customers and colleagues in any way. TeamPeople not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

We respect, value and celebrate the unique attributes, characteristics and perspectives that make each person who they are. We also believe that bringing diverse individuals together allows us to collectively and more effectively address the issues that face our customers. It is our aim, therefore, that our partners, strategies and investments reflect these core values. TeamPeople is dedicated to providing superior customer service and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

TeamPeople, a division of System One, is an organization dedicated to providing superior customer service. Outstanding customer service encompasses everything from performing the technical, creative and operational aspects of our jobs to the best of our ability, to going the extra mile to assist our customers and colleagues in any way. TeamPeople not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

We respect, value and celebrate the unique attributes, characteristics and perspectives that make each person who they are. We also believe that bringing diverse individuals together allows us to collectively and more effectively address the issues that face our customers. It is our aim, therefore, that our partners, strategies and investments reflect these core values. TeamPeople is dedicated to providing superior customer service and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.