Technical Production Engineer II

VSG Enterprises, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vinik Sports Group (VSG) is seeking a Technical Production Engineer II to lead and support audiovisual 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.

Key responsibilities include leading AV for medium-sized events, coordinating with internal and external teams, and maintaining vendor relationships while staying current with industry trends and

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 with cross-department collaboration.
• Represent VSG at industry events, conferences, and presentations.

Skills

Live Event Production Engineering

Education

CTS certification

Tools

QSYS Level 2

QSYS Control 101

Dante Level 2

Job description

Job Summary

The Technical Production Engineer II is responsible for leading and supporting audiovisual engineering and event production operations across VSG venues, including Benchmark International Arena. The Technical Production Engineer II is responsible for balancing highly advanced level event execution with ongoing system upkeep, documentation, and project work.

Essential Duties & 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

Game/Event Responsibilities

Game/Event Night responsibilities: Yes Approximate number of events worked per year: 60+

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.

Working Conditions

Ability to work efficiently and effectively in an office and arena environment that can be exciting, loud, and distracting. Ability to lift/carry/move up to 50 lbs. Ability to stand for extended periods, walk long distances, and climb stairs and ladders as needed. Ability to work in cold/hot indoor and outdoor temperatures. Ability to work comfortably around special effects (haze, strobe lights, lasers, etc.) when present.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Overview

Vinik Sports Group (VSG) is an entity established by Jeff Vinik to manage the three-time Stanley Cup Champion Tampa Bay Lightning (2004, 2020, 2021) of the National Hockey League and hold the leasehold rights to Benchmark International Arena, the 19,092-seat downtown Tampa home in which the team plays its games. The venue opened in 1996 and became Benchmark International Arena in August 2025 when the global mergers and acquisitions firm, Benchmark International, partnered with Vinik and the Lightning. Since 2010, Vinik has led a complete brand and business transformation of the Lightning and the arena, featuring a mostly private renovation of the publicly owned facility. Doug Ostrover and Marc Lipschultz joined the expanded ownership group of Vinik Sports Group in 2024, alongside Arctos, which initially joined in 2021. In addition to owning the Lightning and managing Benchmark International Arena, Vinik Sports Group, through TBSE, manages the Yuengling Center on the campus at the University of South Florida. Website VinikSportsGroup.com