Onsite Live Event Technician - Downtown Toronto

Diversified•Toronto, ON

3d•CA$32 - CA$36•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Four‐year degree in Broadcast Production or related demonstrated experience
Understanding of technology
Adherence to business office procedures
Multitasking ability
Providing good customer relations
3 to 5+ years of demonstrated production experience.
Critical thinking
Self-motivation
Being a team player
Effective and efficient quality of work
Ability to exercise discretion with respect to sensitive information.
Ability to deliver high impact solutions under tight timelines and budgets.
Motivated, energetic and demonstrate a strong aptitude to learning new technologies in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

5+ Years working in Studio Operations
3+ Years’ experience with Streaming Technologies and Live Event Video Capture and Distribution
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

Responsibilities

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.