Event Production Specialist

Avi-Spl•Astoria, NY

2d•$28 - $38

About The Position

At AVI-SPL, we pride ourselves on our superior customer service, passion for excellence, spirit of teamwork, and the focus on continued innovation. Our employees are the people who enable us to deliver on those values every business day. That’s why we’re always on the lookout for talented, ambitious people who can make a substantial contribution to our team of smart, down-to-earth, hardworking professionals. 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 WILL DO As an Event Production Specialist at AVI-SPL, you occupy a vital hybrid role that bridges the gap between event production coordination and technical execution. You will support the end-to-end coordination of onsite, hybrid, and virtual events and post-production projects for high-profile domestic and international clients. This position requires a unique blend of superior organizational skills, white-glove customer communication, and a deep understanding of live event and video production technology. You are responsible for ensuring that the client’s vision is technically feasible and flawlessly executed.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in live event production, event coordination, or audio/visual production.
Technical Proficiency: Strong knowledge of live event and video production technical solutions and familiarity with the hardware/software used in modern corporate environments.
Communication & Organization: Exceptional customer communication skills with a track record of being highly organized and detail-oriented in a fast-paced environment.
Site Assessment Capability: Proven ability to conduct on-site technical evaluations to ensure production readiness.
Video Editing: Experience with basic non-linear editing for the creation of corporate video content.
Pressure Management: Ability to maintain a positive, professional attitude and "white-glove" service level during high-pressure live situations.
Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
Travel is required based on requirements and location of productions and service needs

Nice To Haves

Experience in various production roles including but not limited to technical directing, audio mixing, camera operation, and editing.
College degree in video production, broadcasting, communications, or similar field.

Responsibilities

Event Coordination: Partner with the Senior Production Manager to plan and execute event productions that deliver measurable results. Lead small to mid-sized projects from initiation to completion.
Client Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for event requestors. You must possess the ability to translate complex technical solutions into clear, actionable information for clients.
Project Scoping: Develop realistic project scopes and estimates, maintaining accountability for the budget and resource allocation throughout the project lifecycle.
Technical Assessments: Conduct essential event site visits prior to productions to perform technical assessments of the space, ensuring power, connectivity, and layout meet the specific needs of the event.
Technical Guidance: With support from the broadcast engineering team, provide expert production advice to clients, internal stakeholders and service delivery managers, identifying creative and budget-conscious solutions.
Video Production: Coordinate postproduction projects and utilize basic editing experience to create and assemble short-form corporate videos and broadcast assets (such as lower thirds and multi-boxes) for event delivery.
Vendor & Logistics Management: Source and negotiate production estimates with external partners and manage vendor payments through finance SOPs.
Production Oversight: Oversee daily coordination and design of live event productions, maintaining industry standards across video, audio, lighting, and streaming.