Event Technician Motorsports

Riedel Communications GmbH & Co. KG; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working time

Training opportunities

Diversity & Inclusion

Job summary

RIEDEL Communications is seeking an Event Technician Motorsports to plan, configure, and support on-site radio, intercom, audio, and IT systems for international motorsport events. The role is flexible, with options for permanent or freelance engagement, and involves frequent travel to major racing events.

Qualifications

• Advanced-level technical knowledge for events of various scales
• Completed technical training in a relevant field (mechatronics, event technology, electronics, IT or communications electronics)
• Strong expertise and enthusiasm for radio, intercom, audio and IT technologies
• Willingness to travel frequently and flexibility for high-profile racing events
• Excellent English communication skills; additional languages are a plus
• Valid driver’s license and authorization to work in the US

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and execute motorsport projects worldwide.
• Set up, configure, and maintain analog and digital radio, intercom and video systems.
• Deploy and manage small-to-mid IT systems and diagnose technical issues on-site and trackside.
• Document setups, activities, and configurations; provide technical advice and recommendations.
• Maintain equipment inventory and coordinate with event planners and racing teams.

Skills

Radio technologies

Intercom systems

Audio/IT technologies

English communication

Education

Technical training in mechatronics/event technology/electronics/IT/communications electronics

Tools

Analog/digital radio systems

Intercom systems

Video systems

IT systems management

Job description

RIEDEL Communications is the leading provider of live production tools in the media, sports and entertainment sectors. To cover our customers' needs holistically, we are divided into three business units: Product Division, Managed Technology & Riedel Networks!

Our Managed Technology division rents out our audio, video, IT and communication solutions for international live events and offers a comprehensive service from project planning to on-site implementation. It's not just about festivals, like Rock am Ring or sporting events - like Formula 1 or the Super Bowl - but also about guaranteeing all guests a thrilling experience.

Come with us as Event Technician Motorsportson this exciting journey and experience the fascination of Riedel Communications in action.

The role offers flexibility and can be filled either as a permanent position or on a freelance basis.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• You plan, prepare, and execute motorsport projects worldwide.
• You set up, configure, and maintain analog and digital radio communication systems, as well as wireless and wired intercom and video systems.
• You deploy and manage small-to-mid-scale IT systems and diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues at the module level, both trackside and on-site with customers.
• You document technical setups, project activities, and configurations, providing technical advice, feedback, and recommendations.
• You keep an overview of equipment and manage the onsite inventory.
• You effectively coordinate and work closely with event planners and racing teams in a dynamic and diverse environment.

THAT'S YOU

• Advanced-level technical, operational, and troubleshooting knowledge to support equipment and requirements for events of various scales
• Successfully completed technical training (e.g., mechatronics, event technology, electronics, IT, or communication electronics)
• Strong expertise and enthusiasm for radio, intercom, audio, and IT technologies
• Experience in motorsports, event technology, or broadcasting is a plus
• High willingness to travel frequently and flexibility to participate in high-profile racing events
• Passion for end-to-end project execution and problem-solving
• Excellent English communication skills; additional languages are a plus
• Valid driver’s license and authorization to legally work in the US

WE OFFER

• Life and Work balance through our flexible working time system including mobile working in a hybrid model
• Career booster with numerous individual development and training opportunities
• Diversity is very important to us, at RIEDEL we focus on an open working atmosphere, inclusion is part of our Culture - it is about the people and their personality that matters

We’re contributing to your career development. We’ll encourage you to try new roles and experience new settings. By helping our people to reach their potential, we frequently support them to find skills they never knew they had, or make career moves they never thought possible.

ENRICH OUR TEAM!

With us, you can expect an exciting challenge with plenty of opportunities to take on responsibility and develop personally.

RIEDEL stands for equal opportunities and diversity! We are looking forward to getting to know you as you are - far away from any pigeonholing.