Event Production Specialist - Video

NEW YORK, NY /
CLIENT OPPORTUNITIES – FIRST AGENCY /
FULL-TIME
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In this capacity, the ideal candidate would represent the FIRST brand as an implanted team member for a well-known technology company. The Event Production Specialist will be responsible for executing technical productions on complex and high visibility events at an expert level. The role requires a deep passion and understanding of video systems, LED wall screen management, and production switching.
For events, the goal is to provide a seamless technology experience to all attendees, press and partners, as well as create a more efficient and reliable technical environment for event staff and vendors. In this role you’ll work with internal teams as well as external clients and vendor partners on a daily basis.

Responsibilities & Qualification

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  • RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Operate video production switchers (in person and remotely) at an advanced level to deliver a high-quality video presentation experiences for live events, broadcasts, live streams, and recordings
  • Manage video assets for use during live events, broadcast, live streams and recordings
  • Take direction from in studio or remote Technical Director to seamless switch video sources during productions
  • Key in lower thirds, graphic overlays, banners, logos, PIP’s, closed captioning, animations, green screen support, etc for use on live events, broadcast, etc
  • Utilize Ventuz to manage how content is displayed on custom LED Walls Partner with multimedia team to align projection mapping requests
  • Ensure all video equipment associated with live events and broadcasts in your studio are tested and ready for business
  • Coordinate with the engineering team to ensure systems are optimized to meet client requirements
  • Provide expert video support during live events, broadcast, and recordings
  • Provide advanced troubleshooting for production switchers, routers, video signal flow, etc
  • Provide feedback to team leadership on video best practices and needed enhancements
  • Contribute to conversations about workflow development and standardization across similar studios
  • Collaborate with the engineering team and technical director on best practices for video media management and operations
  • Maintain a current knowledge of video industry trends, best practices, and equipment
  • QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Minimum 3-5 years experience working as an V1 in live event venues, conference centers, and broadcast studios
  • Expert knowledge of Ross production switchers such as Acuity, Carbonite, Ultrix, etc
  • Must have a deep understanding of video signal flow, codecs, frame rates, aspect ratios, NLE platforms, Power Point, KeyNote, Google SlidesMust be familiar with media encoding and codecs
  • High level of proficiency in the technical delivery of high-quality events
  • Experience operating large format event production systems
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills are a must to build and maintain relationships
  • Experience managing day-to-day changes at every level of detail
  • Understanding of TCP/IP networking
  • ADMINISTRATION & GENERAL:
  • Actively knowledge share lessons learned across the event production team
  • Passionate about live events and exceptional execution
  • Must be able to interact professionally with C- suite executives, celebrities, and internal/external stakeholders
  • Solutions orientated Team Player