Event Technician

AVI-SPL, Inc.; Whippany (NJ); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid holidays and personal days

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

AVI-SPL is seeking an Event Production Technician to design, set up, execute, and support onsite, hybrid, and virtual events for a multinational pharma/biotech client. You will operate video, audio, streaming, and control room systems to ensure high-quality event delivery.

You will collaborate with production teams and clients, make real-time decisions, and help optimize production facilities and workflows across multiple environments.

Qualifications

• Five-plus years in live event production, broadcast, or related technical environments.
• Experience supporting onsite, virtual, and hybrid events.
• Strong studio/control room production experience with hands-on operation.
• Knowledge of control room equipment including video switchers, audio consoles, robotic cameras, and playback systems.
• Familiarity with Teams/Zoom and enterprise meeting platforms for virtual events.
• Ability to make quick, real-time technical decisions under pressure to maintain broadcast quality.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical consultation for design and execution of live, hybrid, and virtual events.
• Coordinate events across Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and similar platforms with live production support.
• Act as producer or technical producer for show flow, speakers, timing, and run-of-show.
• Ensure technical readiness and compliance with standards and procedures for all events.
• Support post-event tasks including basic editing and clip delivery of assets.
• Collaborate to evaluate production workflows and suggest improvements.

Skills

Live event production

Broadcast knowledge

Hybrid/onsite events

Teams/Zoom proficiency

Producer capacity

Tools

Video switchers

Audio consoles

Robotic cameras

Video playback systems

Streaming platforms

Job description

The Event Production Technician plays a critical hands-on role in the technical design, setup, execution, and support of onsite, hybrid, and virtual events for an established multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology company. This role is responsible for:

• applying technical expertise and creative problem-solving to support the execution of live, hybrid, and virtual events in alignment with the creative and operational vision;
• operating, configuring, and maintaining video, audio, streaming, and control room systems to ensure high-quality event delivery;
• supporting real-time production decisions during live events, including making adjustments to maintain broadcast quality and operational stability;
• collaborating closely with production teams and clients to ensure seamless execution across physical and virtual event environments; and
• contributing to the maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous optimization of production facilities, control rooms, and event technologies

WHO WE ARE

AVI-SPL is a digital enablement solutions provider who transforms how people and technology connect to elevateexperiences,create new value, and enableorganizations to thrive and grow. We are the largest provider of collaboration technology solutions, which include our award-winning managed services. Our highly certified industry experts and innovation leaders share a vision to help people work smarter and live better. We believe that success starts with a sound team and that an inclusive and diverse workplace moves us all forward. We offer lots of room for growth! We support each other and value the importance of collaboration and intellectual curiosity across all our teams. You'll have daily opportunities to develop your individual skills, become an expert in the dynamic event production and corporate video industry, and be part of an innovative organization. We offer a competitive package and a balanced work-life culture. We love what we do and hope you do too - come join us!

WHAT YOU’LL DO

The Event Production Technician plays a critical hands-on role in the technical design, setup, execution, and support of onsite, hybrid, and virtual events for an established multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology company. This role is responsible for:

• applying technical expertise and creative problem-solving to support the execution of live, hybrid, and virtual events in alignment with the creative and operational vision;
• operating, configuring, and maintaining video, audio, streaming, and control room systems to ensure high-quality event delivery;
• supporting real-time production decisions during live events, including making adjustments to maintain broadcast quality and operational stability;
• collaborating closely with production teams and clients to ensure seamless execution across physical and virtual event environments; and
• contributing to the maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous optimization of production facilities, control rooms, and event technologies

Day-To-Day Responsibilities

Production Meeting Support

• Provide technical consultation on the design and execution of live, hybrid, and virtual event experiences using professional video, audio, and presentation systems.
• Support the coordination and execution of virtual meetings and events across enterprise platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and comparable technologies, including live production support and moderation as needed.
• Act in a producer or technical producer capacity when required, including managing show flow, coordinating speakers, controlling timing, and ensuring smooth execution of virtual and hybrid events.
• Coordinate technical production requirements for all events and ensure compliance with established standards and procedures.
• Support presenter preparation, including rehearsals, run-throughs, technical checks, and live-day readiness.
• Ensure thorough quality checks of all event assets, systems, and configurations prior to live production.
• Participate in post-event reviews, incident documentation, and technical postmortems to identify issues and improvement opportunities.
• Assist in postproduction tasks including basic editing, clipping, and delivery of recorded content and event assets.
• Collaborate on the evaluation of production workflows and recommend improvements for studio, control room, and event space operations.
• Participate in regular production meetings to align schedules, technical requirements, and upcoming event briefs

Technical Events

• Execute setup, configuration, and operation of all required control rooms and production systems to support high-quality live event delivery.
• Determine and validate required hardware, equipment, and technical assets for events, ensuring readiness through testing and quality control processes.
• Operate and support full production workflows, including but not limited to:
  • technical direction and show control
  • audio mixing and sound management
  • virtual and hybrid production platforms
  • graphics creation and playout systems
  • video playback and media server operation
  • live streaming and encoding workflows
• Apply expert knowledge of production equipment to optimize configurations, troubleshoot issues, and support repair or replacement decisions.
• Support preventative maintenance activities across all production equipment and systems, ensuring operational readiness at all times.
• Troubleshoot technical issues across video, audio, networking, control systems, and streaming infrastructure, escalating complex issues when required.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Must-have skills & job qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in live event production, broadcast, video production, or related technical event environments.
• 3+ years of experience supporting onsite, virtual, and hybrid live events.
• Strong studio and control room production experience, including hands-on operation of live event systems.
• Experience with control room equipment including video switchers, audio consoles, robotic cameras, and video playback systems.
• Knowledge of virtual production environments and enterprise meeting platforms (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Zoom).
• Ability to support virtual event production and execution in a producer or technical producer capacity, including managing event flow, speaker coordination, and live show operations.
• Strong understanding of broadcast production workflows, signal flow, and live event execution.
• Ability to make real-time technical decisions under pressure to maintain broadcast quality and event continuity.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and consistent operational discipline.
• Ability to work independently while remaining highly collaborative within production teams.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact confidently with clients, presenters, and production stakeholders.
• Proven ability to maintain composure and deliver high-quality results in fast- paced, high- pressure live event environments.
• Strong work ethic, adaptability, and commitment to white-glove service standards.

Nice-to-have skills

• Experience with production switchers including TriCaster, or equivalent platforms.
• Experience with audio systems including Yamaha consoles, Dante, Shure, and professional intercom systems.
• Experience with encoding/decoding systems or equivalent streaming infrastructure.
• Experience with Adder KVM systems and production routing environments.
• Familiarity with post-production tools including Adobe Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro.
• Background in video production, communications technology, or related field.

Other Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
• Limited travel may be required based on requirements and location of productions and service needs including meetings at client offices and AVI-SPL offices
• Ability to lift/carry 50lbs.

WHY YOU’LL LIKE WORKING HERE

• Medical benefits, including vision and dental
• Paid holidays, sick days, and personal days
• Enjoyable and dynamic company culture
• Training and professional development opportunities

MORE ABOUT US

AVI-SPL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law. AVI-SPL is an AA/Disabled/Veteran Protected Employer VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

AVI-SPL reserves the right to alter work hours and work location as necessary. Work hours may vary based on client requirements and may include travel to various locations in support of the account.

• Pay Type: Hourly
• Min Base: $31.25/hr
• Max Base: $36.06/hr