Event Technician

The Event Production Technician plays a critical hands-on role in the technical design, setup, execution, and support of onsite, hybrid, and virtual events for an established multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology company. This role is responsible for: applying technical expertise and creative problem-solving to support the execution of live, hybrid, and virtual events in alignment with the creative and operational vision; operating, configuring, and maintaining video, audio, streaming, and control room systems to ensure high-quality event delivery; supporting real-time production decisions during live events, including making adjustments to maintain broadcast quality and operational stability; collaborating closely with production teams and clients to ensure seamless execution across physical and virtual event environments; and contributing to the maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous optimization of production facilities, control rooms, and event technologies WHO WE ARE AVI-SPL is a digital enablement solutions provider who transforms how people and technology connect to elevate experiences, create new value, and enable organizations to thrive and grow. We are the largest provider of collaboration technology solutions, which include our award-winning managed services.Our highly certified industry experts and innovation leaders share a vision to help people work smarter and live better. We believe that success starts with a sound team and that an inclusive and diverse workplace moves us all forward. We offer lots of room for growth! We support each other and value the importance of collaboration and intellectual curiosity across all our teams. You'll have daily opportunities to develop your individual skills, become an expert in the dynamic event production and corporate video industry, and be part of an innovative organization. We offer a competitive package and a balanced work-life culture. We love what we do and hope you do too - come join us! WHAT YOU’LL DO The Event Production Technician plays a critical hands-on role in the technical design, setup, execution, and support of onsite, hybrid, and virtual events for an established multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology company. This role is responsible for: applying technical expertise and creative problem-solving to support the execution of live, hybrid, and virtual events in alignment with the creative and operational vision; operating, configuring, and maintaining video, audio, streaming, and control room systems to ensure high-quality event delivery; supporting real-time production decisions during live events, including making adjustments to maintain broadcast quality and operational stability; collaborating closely with production teams and clients to ensure seamless execution across physical and virtual event environments; and contributing to the maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous optimization of production facilities, control rooms, and event technologies Day-To-Day Responsibilities: Production Meeting Support Provide technical consultation on the design and execution of live, hybrid, and virtual event experiences using professional video, audio, and presentation systems. Support the coordination and execution of virtual meetings and events across enterprise platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and comparable technologies, including live production support and moderation as needed. Act in a producer or technical producer capacity when required, including managing show flow, coordinating speakers, controlling timing, and ensuring smooth execution of virtual and hybrid events. Coordinate technical production requirements for all events and ensure compliance with established standards and procedures. Support presenter preparation, including rehearsals, run-throughs, technical checks, and live-day readiness. Ensure thorough quality checks of all event assets, systems, and configurations prior to live production. Participate in post-event reviews, incident documentation, and technical postmortems to identify issues and improvement opportunities. Assist in postproduction tasks including basic editing, clipping, and delivery of recorded content and event assets. Collaborate on the evaluation of production workflows and recommend improvements for studio, control room, and event space operations. Participate in regular production meetings to align schedules, technical requirements, and upcoming event briefs Technical Events Execute setup, configuration, and operation of all required control rooms and production systems to support high-quality live event delivery. Determine and validate required hardware, equipment, and technical assets for events, ensuring readiness through testing and quality control processes. Operate and support full production workflows, including but not limited to: technical direction and show control audio mixing and sound management virtual and hybrid production platforms graphics creation and playout systems video playback and media server operation live streaming and encoding workflows Apply expert knowledge of production equipment to optimize configurations, troubleshoot issues, and support repair or replacement decisions. Support preventative maintenance activities across all production equipment and systems, ensuring operational readiness at all times. Troubleshoot technical issues across video, audio, networking, control systems, and streaming infrastructure, escalating complex issues when required. WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR Must-have skills & job qualifications 5+ years of experience in live event production, broadcast, video production, or related technical event environments. 3+ years of experience supporting onsite, virtual, and hybrid live events. Strong studio and control room production experience, including hands-on operation of live event systems.