On-Site Live Event Technician - Toronto, Canada

at  Diversified

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What part will you play?
The Live Event Technician is the liaison between the client and the service provider team for all activities related to a Live Event in a corporate conference centre. The Live Event Technician will coordinate the client requirements for an event including equipment, people resources, space layout, setup, operate and strike. This includes pre-show, day of show, and post-show activities. The Live Event Technician will use their current expertise to transition current offerings to the new platforms and tools as they become available as well as guide clients to utilize best practices.

What will you be doing?

• Set up, Move, Tear Down, Operate AV and Media Studio Equipment
• Operation of mobile webcast kits, control rooms, sound systems for events
• Respond to client and event coordinator requests, issues for support and resolution.
• Assist 3rd party hook up of event rental gear.
• Test, Troubleshoot, and Escalation of any trouble issues.
• Event Mock Testing, Equipment Connections, Configurations, taping and storage of all portable equipment.
• Fill Video Control room and Production Positions such as audio, camera, production assistant, and TD.
• Provide technical support, maintenance, and daily operation in support of productions and events. Duties could include: Pre-Event Planning, Dry Runs, Set Up, Operation of audio board, video camera, microphones, podium audio, integration of presentation and computer technology into house system or external systems. Ability to run lighting, set up wireless microphones, podiums, and studio control booth equipment.
• Assist Clients in familiarizing themselves with meeting best practices and event show flow for overall best presentation outcomes.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of computer presentation software and troubleshoot in front of live audience of event.
• Provide support for video and audio production recordings either on location or in studio based on needs.

What do we require from you?

• This position requires an understanding of technology, adherence to business office procedures, multitasking ability, as well as providing good customer relations.
• The candidate must have 3 to 5+ years of demonstrated production experience.
• Critical thinking, self-motivation and being a team player is essential to the role.
• Effective and efficient quality of work is required.
• The individual must be able to exercise discretion with respect to sensitive information.
• The candidate must demonstrate the ability to deliver high impact solutions under tight timelines and budgets.
• The candidate must be motivated, energetic and demonstrate a strong aptitude to learning new technologies in a fast-paced environment.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Four‐year degree in Broadcast Production or related demonstrated experience
• 5+ Years working in Studio Operations
• 3‐5 Years’ experience with Streaming Technologies and Live Event Video Capture and Distribution

REQUIRED/DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Experience as a Technical Director/Live Productions and Broadcast/Webcast Technologies
• Proven ability to mentor/assist and train clients for successful presentations
• Working with client Producer and production specialist to ensure the team successful executes and delivers live video production webcasts and studio shoots daily.
• Background in streaming technologies, events, live production, and technical options of delivery

• Set up, Move, Tear Down, Operate AV and Media Studio Equipment
• Operation of mobile webcast kits, control rooms, sound systems for events
• Respond to client and event coordinator requests, issues for support and resolution.
• Assist 3rd party hook up of event rental gear.
• Test, Troubleshoot, and Escalation of any trouble issues.
• Event Mock Testing, Equipment Connections, Configurations, taping and storage of all portable equipment.
• Fill Video Control room and Production Positions such as audio, camera, production assistant, and TD.
• Provide technical support, maintenance, and daily operation in support of productions and events. Duties could include: Pre-Event Planning, Dry Runs, Set Up, Operation of audio board, video camera, microphones, podium audio, integration of presentation and computer technology into house system or external systems. Ability to run lighting, set up wireless microphones, podiums, and studio control booth equipment.
• Assist Clients in familiarizing themselves with meeting best practices and event show flow for overall best presentation outcomes.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of computer presentation software and troubleshoot in front of live audience of event.
• Provide support for video and audio production recordings either on location or in studio based on needs