Senior Live Event AV Engineer & Production Lead

Vinik Sports Group; Gibsonton (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vinik Sports Group seeks a Technical Production Engineer II to lead and support AV engineering and event production across VSG venues, including Benchmark International Arena. You will balance advanced event execution with ongoing system upkeep, documentation, and project work.

This role requires 6+ years in live event production engineering, CTS or CTS within 1 year, QSYS Level 2, QSYS Control 101, Dante Level 2, and the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of Live Event Production Engineering experience.
• CTS required or obtained within 1 year.
• QSYS Level 2 and prerequisites.
• QSYS Control 101.
• Dante Level 2 and prerequisites.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as required by the event calendar.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced live event environment.
• Strong communication skills and a customer service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Advanced operation and troubleshooting of AV needs for events at Benchmark International Arena and Sparkman Wharf (as needed).
• Lead AV execution for medium-sized events at VSG venues.
• Support show production with internal and external production teams.
• Maintain relationships with vendors and integrators.
• Lead small/medium projects.
• Collaborate cross-departmentally to ensure VSG meets our goal to provide a World Class + technology experience for all our clients, internal and external.
• Maintain high-level understanding of industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Represent VSG at industry events, conferences, and presentations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Live event production

Engineering

Communication

Education

CTS certification within 1 year

Tools

CTS Certification

QSYS Level 2

QSYS Control 101

Dante Level 2

Job description

Vinik Sports Group seeks a Technical Production Engineer II to lead and support AV engineering and event production across VSG venues, including Benchmark International Arena. You will balance advanced event execution with ongoing system upkeep, documentation, and project work.

This role requires 6+ years in live event production engineering, CTS or CTS within 1 year, QSYS Level 2, QSYS Control 101, Dante Level 2, and the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.