Sr Engineer Video

Freeman Company; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Freeman Company is a global leader in events, providing hybrid work options and a strong benefits package. The Senior Video Engineer leads the video team, designs complex video systems for large-scale events, and coordinates pre-production, on-site operations, and post-production activities.

The role requires deep expertise with video hardware, media servers, and switching systems, with travel >75% and a hybrid schedule out of Dallas or Orlando.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience in video production.
• 10+ years in video production with 5+ years in corporate events.
• Ability to engineer instructions and install video systems.
• Experience with Barco and Analog Way switching systems.
• Proficient in AutoCAD/VectorWorks for system design.
• Strong leadership and client-facing communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead video crew and supervise load-in, install, and show execution.
• Develop video designs and coordinate pre-production with stakeholders.
• Create wiring diagrams and video plots for shows.
• Direct on-site client contact and crew coordination.
• Oversee equipment logistics and minimize cross-rentals.
• Develop video training programs and stay current with trends.

Skills

Lead video crew

Client communication

Pre-production coordination

Video system design

Content creation guides

Video network expertise

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

High School Diploma or Equivalent with relevant work experience

Tools

AutoCAD/VectorWorks

Barco Encore/E2

Analog Way switching systems

Adobe After Effects

LED display video support

Job description

Requisition ID94501-Posted -Freeman- Country (1) - Location (2) - Function (1) - Job Type (1)

The Freeman Company is a global leader in events, on a mission to redefine live for a new era. With a data-driven approach and the industry’s largest network of experts, The Freeman Company's insights shape exhibitions, exhibits, and events that drive audiences to action. The integrated full-service solutions leverage a 99-year legacy in event management as well as new technologies to deliver moments that matter.

Summary

The Senior Video Engineer is responsible for initial technical video design and pre-coordination of video equipment for events. During load-in and show, this person’s role also serves as the Engineer in Charge and will oversee the video team for large-scale and/or high-profile events. Additionally, this role may operate media servers and other advanced systems. When not on show site this person will assist with content creation guides and request for advanced engineering.

This position will support our Audio Visual and Event Technology team. It is eligible to work a hybrid schedule, generally requiring work in-office and/or show-site 2-3 days per week based out of Dallas, TX or Orlando, FL.

• Works closely with clients, sales staff, operations, and project managers to develop video designs and to coordinate pre-production, onsite, and post-production activities in line with event budget.
• Creates wiring diagrams and video plots for shows based on budgeted designs; ensure on-site personnel have and understand this information.
• Functions as onsite Client Contact and/or Crew Chief.
• Supervises load-in, load-out, install, execution of and dismantle of equipment.
• Directs and/or assist both technical and labor crews.
• Responsible for ensuring the correct specification setup and optimization of meeting room, exhibits, and general sessions video systems.
• Supervises the installation, optimization, and monitoring of the video system during the event for complex video systems.
• Evaluates the competency of Video Specialists to ensure that Freeman’s quality standards are maintained.
• Performs show-site duties for high profile or technically complicated with significant entertainment or high-production value including: supervising show site labor, operating gear, and troubleshooting.
• Oversees equipment logistics and gear use to ensure that company resources are used effectively, including minimizing cross-rentals and efficiently using interbranch gear.
• Researches and recommends Capital Expenditure Video purchases for the company to keep abreast of current with industry standards and reduce cross rentals to maximize profitability.
• Develop video training programs to improve staff competency levels.
• Stays current with new and developing industry trends.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, High School Diploma or Equivalent with relevant work experience required.
• Minimum 10 years experience working in video production with a minimum of 5 years focused on corporate events; or equivalent combination of education, certification and experience.
• Ability to engineer instructions in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to communicate how to install various related equipment.
• Advanced understanding of the fundamentals of analog/digital video, formats, aspect resolutions, and connector types.
• Ability to install and troubleshoot complex video systems within an event.
• Ability to lead video crew.
• Advanced understanding of video systems and optimization.
• Experience with Barco and/or Analog Way switching systems.
• Experience with video system support for LED displays.
• Experience drawing system design in AutoCad or VectorWorks.
• Experience designing large-scale video systems with full-range video manufacturer equipment.
• Experience with advanced video networking and media server integration.
• Experience creating client media templates with Adobe After Effects.
• Experience with projector pixel mapping.
• BarcoEncore/E2 training certification strongly preferred.
• Analog Way training certification strongly preferred.

Travel Requirements

Travel more than 75%

What We Offer

The Freeman Company provides benefits that aim to empower our people and their families to thrive mentally, physically, and financially. These are a handful of the types of programs and benefits our full-time people may be eligible for. There may be some variances in specific benefits across regions.

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life, Accident and Disability
• Retirement with Company Match
• Paid Time Off

Diversity Commitment

At The Freeman Company, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is helping us to create not only a great place to work, but also an environment where our employees, our customers and our communities around the world can reach their goals and connect with each other. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status and other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.