AV Technician

About You :

• 4-6 years of industry experience (event agency experience a plus)
• Audio visual, production, and/or technical theater background
• Bring a clear understanding of how humans move through space (most typically on a stage) in the context of an event environment
• Serve as Producer, Technical Director and/or Project Manager as a project requires
• Ability to clearly communicate an event or show vision through AV & technical cues
• Experience with union labor specifics & NYC street permitting a plus
• Positive can-do attitude, with no task too big or too small
• Strong & confident communication skills – both written and oral
• Creative, tactical, a problem-solver and a self-starter
• Comfortable working in a team environment, both taking and giving direction
• Ability to successfully multi-task, and take full ownership of assigned projects
• Hard working, and recognize this business does not have set hours
• Incredibly resourceful, aware of industry trends
• Willing to travel

Responsibilities:

• This role is designed for a senior technical event producer with global experience. Must be able to build upon established programs and strategies and create first-class, seamless and innovative experiences around the world.
• Bachelor's Degree; SEB, CTSM, CMP, CSEP, CMM certification(s) a plus
• 4-6 years experience in live event production with a management role at a large company or related agency experience
• Proficiency with audio visual technology and tools such as, but not limited to video, lighting, sound, presentation & staging systems
• Prior experience working closely with and influencing c-level executives
• History of developing strategies and applications that break new ground with events and deliver transformational experiences
• Experience work of meeting planners, content developers, designers, creative services, writers, and various vendors
• Practice accurate time estimating, identifying dependencies and resources/cost estimates, hold a strong analytical capacity
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, identify and address problems, meet deadlines, hold and exceptional attention to detail and communication skills
• Ability to analyze problems and make sound judgments based on objectives, risks, implications, and cost.
• Global cultural orientation and working experience
• Fluent in Google Applications, Apple Applications, Microsoft Office and comfortable learning new software as needed.
• CAD and indesign knowledge
• Draft site plans, ground plans and other associated layouts, provide technical expertise / make recommendations with regard to equipment, materials, labor and scheduling to ensure production requirements are met.
• Knowledge of power and tie in capabilities
• Liaise with clients & vendors and help enhance relationships with Sequence
• Translating client & event needs into AV and other technical vendor sourcing
• Understand AV and other technical vendor contracts with the ability to negotiate on behalf of Sequence and our clients
• Manage production for a wide variety of clients and events
• Manage in-house production team, as well as external vendors (such as script writers, lighting designers, video editors, etc.)
• Identify and manage all AV needs, suggest thoughtful event enhancements
• Manage creation of video and all other on-screen media, including content collection, organization and execution
• Think strategically about client goals, event formats and program structures
• Work collaboratively Sequence project teams, design department, hired contractors and on-site event & production staff
• Create and own all necessary production documents (project tracker, ROS, cue sheets, backstage flow & directions, scripting, etc.)
• Confidently lead client-facing production meetings
• Coordinate with event teams related to event budgets, timelines, schedules and bring a full understanding of overall event logistics
• Develop and maintain productions budgets
• Participate in creative brainstorms to generate ideas for clients
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Oversee department's administrative tasks such as securing staff, confirming day rates and call times, ensuring proper handling of media, supplies needs, etc

Please Provide :

• Resume and 3 references.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $1, $1,150.00 per week

Work Location: In person