Technical Producer, Events at The Walt Disney Company

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Entertainment, Events, MediaIndustries

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in technical event production
At least 1 year of experience in the 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
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
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 the Yamaha CL1, Rio 3224-D2, Riedel DSP2312, Dante Digital Signaling Processing (DSP) signal flow and audio balancing between sources, mix minus, and hybrid streaming events
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
Understanding technical labor and stage union rules

Responsibilities

Plan, design, manage, execute, and 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

Audiovisual ProductionLive Event AudioVideo PlaybackLighting DesignStagingRiggingStage ManagementShow CallingPresentation GraphicsControl SystemsVirtual EventsCorporate EventsEvent Technical Production

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

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

Candidates need at least 5 years of experience in technical event production, at least 1 year in the corporate production environment, virtual meeting and webcasting production, and a technical direction and production management background with leading production crews.

What are the main responsibilities of this position?

The role involves planning, designing, managing, executing, and operating audiovisual elements like audio, video, playback, presentation graphics, lighting, and staging for corporate special events, conferences, and virtual events across the enterprise.

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 makes a strong candidate for this Technical Producer role?

A strong candidate is a technical production generalist and specialist in live event audio production with heavy experience in corporate event production and presentations, highly self-motivated, and capable of handling all technical aspects from client conversations to event execution and strike.