Team Leader, Audio Visual Events

Rocket Companies•Detroit, MI

About The Position

As the Team Leader of Audio Visual Events, you technically direct events at all levels and lead the Audio Visual Events team. You provide leadership, coaching, and strategic direction, and support team members’ development through regular formal and informal performance conversations. You work with leadership, vendors, stakeholders, and internal and external clients to identify event requirements, scope, and objectives and recommend best practices. You monitor assigned event project progress, proactively address issues, and review and approve vendor proposals and invoices within budget. You administer the full AV production lifecycle, from concept through revisions and final execution, and use technical expertise to help create effective messages or branding initiatives. You coordinate with technicians on maintenance of AV equipment and work with producers and directors on the design, installation, and positioning of sets and props. Rocket is a Detroit-based, publicly traded company whose businesses provide digital solutions in areas including mortgages, fintech, and real estate. The company describes its workplace as inclusive and offers eligible team members health benefits and other perks.

Requirements

At least 4 years of experience in a live production environment.
Thorough knowledge of audio visual (AV) event production.
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.
Proficiency in Keynote.

Nice To Haves

6 years of experience in a live production environment.
1 year of experience in leadership.
Bachelor’s degree in audio production, music production, broadcast and digital journalism, broadcast communications, or a related field.
Ability to lift or move up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, coaching, and strategic direction to the Audio Visual Events team.
Provide formal and informal development feedback in regular performance conversations.
Work with leadership, vendors, stakeholders, and internal and external clients to identify event requirements, scope, and objectives, and recommend best practices.
Monitor and track assigned event project progress and proactively handle issues.
Review and approve vendor proposals and invoices for payment within budget.
Administer the full lifecycle of AV production, from concept through revisions and final execution.
Use technical expertise to assist in creating effective messages or branding initiatives.
Coordinate with technicians on maintenance of video monitors, cameras, lighting, sound boards, microphones, and associated AV items.
Work with producers and directors on the design, installation, and positioning of sets and props.
Technically direct events at all levels and lead the Audio Visual Events team.