Live Event Production Technician

ONE DIVERSIFIED • Washington, DC

66d

About The Position

Responsible for assisting with the setup, operation, and maintenance of advanced audiovisual and broadcast systems for live and recorded federal events throughout the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. This role covers a broad range of technical expertise, including multi-channel audio mixing, broadcast video capture, live signal routing, lighting control, teleprompting, and media archiving. Technicians work under the direction of the Event Production Supervisor, ensuring reliable, high-quality output under tight deadlines and shifting priorities.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Must have a minimum of active interim security clearance and ability to obtain/maintain active TS/SCI clearance.
• At least 5 years in government or television broadcast operations, with a minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience with setup, operation, recovery, and troubleshooting of broadcast AV systems in live event environments.
• Proficiency operating digital audio consoles, video switchers, comms systems, and lighting controllers for multi-format productions, with a solid understanding of signal flow, broadcast standards, and troubleshooting tools.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and implement rapid solutions to technical challenges during live events.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced, high-profile, mission-focused environment.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with federal security protocols for working in secure environments and/or experience in major TV network broadcast operations.
• Experience with multi-camera setups, live streaming basics, or simple editing workflows.
• Prior involvement with satellite uplink/downlink coordination, IFB routing, and live translation feeds.
• Familiarity with non-linear editing workflows and digital archiving systems.

Responsibilities

• Set up, test, and operate integrated AV systems including digital audio consoles, video switchers, recorders, teleprompters, intercoms, lighting rigs, microphones, speakers, and cameras for live events and broadcasts.
• Perform real-time signal routing, patching, and monitoring for multi-camera shoots and live feeds, ensuring clean, redundant audio and video paths for local, national, and international coverage.
• Operate live sound reinforcement and broadcast audio mixing consoles, balancing output for both in-room and transmission needs across events of varying scale such as press conferences, ceremonies, meetings, and interviews.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues on the fly during live operations to maintain high-quality production standards.
• Conduct pre-event line checks, perform quality checks on recorded media, and ensure all content meets all archival standards.
• Assist with secure cataloging, storage, and organization of recorded event content according to government protocols and preparing activity reports, and event briefings as needed.
• Provide mentorship to junior technicians, as applicable, ensuring safe equipment handling, adherence to standards, and smooth event delivery.
• Support equipment inspections, routine maintenance, system updates, and inventory management to ensure operational readiness and efficiency.
• Offer courteous, professional support to event participants, press, and staff, communicating clear status updates and resolving needs in real time.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees