Digital Broadcast & Video Production Lead

Mars•Chicago, IL

1d•$86,720 - $119,240•Onsite

About The Position

Digital Broadcast & Video Production Lead Are you a creative and technically savvy broadcast professional passionate about producing high-stakes events? We are looking for a Digital Broadcast & Video Production Lead to join our Executive Collaboration Services (ECS) team. In this role, you will be the driving force behind the planning and execution of engaging in-person, hybrid, and virtual broadcasts for Mars' top executive leadership. Your work will be front and center, supporting everything from global town halls and leadership summits to critical corporate communications. In this role, you will own our most critical broadcast projects, blending your creative vision with technical expertise to deliver flawless productions. You will contribute to our Broadcast Center of Excellence, maintaining state-of-the-art systems, providing exceptional service to our senior stakeholders, and continuously innovating to elevate our broadcast capabilities. If you thrive in a dynamic, high-visibility environment and enjoy shaping world-class corporate events, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Broadcasting, Communications, Film, Digital Design, or a related field.
Minimum 5 years of experience in live and hybrid event production, with hands-on expertise across multiple elements including audio, video, lighting, and stage setup.
Advanced knowledge of professional broadcast equipment, including digital video cameras, audio systems (mixers, wireless microphones), stage lighting, and vision mixers.
Advanced proficiency with IP-based video and audio routing technologies (NDI, Dante, RTMP, SRT) and professional production switchers (e.g., TriCaster, Ross Video).
Intermediate proficiency with Enterprise A/V tools such as Crestron, Extron, Q-Sys, Shure, Microsoft Teams Rooms, Zoom Rooms, Cisco WebEx, and emerging AI technologies such as automated camera tracking/switching.
Minimum 3 years of hands-on video production experience, including camera operation, 3-point lighting, and field audio recording.
Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft 365, especially using Microsoft Teams as a broadcast and meeting platform.
Proven ability to manage multimedia projects from concept to completion, including scoping, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with the Adobe Creative Suite
IT networking fundamentals (VLANs, switch management)
3D virtual set technology (e.g., Unreal Engine)

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and flawlessly execute live, hybrid, and virtual broadcast events for Mars' executive leadership.
Serve as the key operational lead during live events, filling roles as needed, such as show-caller, technical director, camera operator, audio engineer, graphics operator, stage manager, and remote support roles as necessary.
Lead pre-production planning, advising stakeholders on best practices and platform selection to realize their creative vision.
Oversee all technical aspects of events, including the setup, calibration, and operation of all broadcast equipment (cameras, microphones, audio/vision mixers, lighting, etc.).
Serve as the key operational lead during live events, filling roles as needed, such as technical director, show-caller, audio engineer, and graphics operator.
Collaborate with creative partners to create and manage digital assets (e.g., lower thirds, animated transitions, backplates) that elevate the production value.
Manage the inventory of broadcast equipment, including maintenance, firmware updates, and vendor relations.
Maintain and build strong relationships with executive stakeholders, Corporate Affairs teams, and partners, ensuring a customer-centric approach.
Drive a culture of continuous improvement to enhance broadcast quality, adopt new capabilities, and increase operational efficiency.