Sr. Technical Producer, Events at The Walt Disney Company

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Entertainment, EventsIndustries

Requirements

At least 7 years of experience with technical event production
At least 2 years of experience in corporate production environment
Virtual Meeting & webcasting production
Technical direction and production management background with leading production crews
Highly self-motivated with exceptional organization skills
Calm and confident under pressure and flexible and adaptable in an ever-changing environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Explicit technical knowledge of virtual meeting and webcasting, stage operations, lighting, audio, and video systems used at events
Solid knowledge of technical design
Extensive experience with Blackmagic ATEM system, Barco E2, PTZ video camera control systems, and streaming encoding, program and ISO recordings
Ability to cross-train, develop, and convey vision to team members, with energy and encouragement
Understanding and translating customer and client goals and information into production concepts
Mastery of computer skills that must include Zoom, Keynote and PowerPoint, YouTube, QuickTime, VectorWorks or AutoCAD, Excel and Word, Outlook, and Macintosh and Windows computer environments

Responsibilities

Plan, design, draft, manage, execute event production as well as operate audiovisual elements (audio, video, playback, presentation graphics, lighting, staging) for corporate special events, conferences, virtual events, for clients across the enterprise
Manage and operate audio, video, lighting, and control systems in the Theatre and Great Room daily, including special events and live productions
Advise event managers and clients on the best practices, event technology capabilities, specifications, costs, create and maintain budgets, and usage of technical equipment required for events at various locations
Liaison with presenters to gather and troubleshoot presentations, determine playback support, generate AV content for presentations, and fix/provide solutions live on-site in real-time
Provide input for economical, safety, and general efficiencies for events
Determine and hire local labor support as needed to execute events and direct local technical crews on site during load-in, event, and load-out as needed
Prepare and be accountable for audiovisual and production budgets that support live events and other projects

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

live event productionvideo switchingaudio engineeringlighting designstagingriggingstage managementshow callingpresentation graphicsAV systemsinventory managementvirtual eventsevent planning

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience is required for the Sr. Technical Producer, Events role?

Candidates need at least 7 years of experience with technical event production and at least 2 years in a corporate production environment, plus experience with virtual meeting and webcasting production.

What are the main responsibilities of this position?

The role involves planning, designing, managing, and executing all technical aspects of events including audio, video, lighting, staging, and show calling; managing theatre systems; advising on best practices and budgets; and directing technical crews.

Is this a remote position or does it require on-site work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What kind of candidate stands out for this position?

A strong candidate is a highly self-motivated technical production generalist with heavy experience in live event video production, switching, corporate events, and hands-on operation across audio, video, lighting, and staging, who proactively asks 'what’s next' without waiting for directions.