Virtual Production Engineer

Yorktel•Thousand Oaks, CA

40d

About The Position

For over 35 years, Yorktel has been the video managed services partner around the world for some of the largest business and government agencies. With over 10,000 video systems under management worldwide - more than any other video communications service provider - Yorktel has the proven expertise and global reach to deliver enterprise-quality visual communications. Yorktel is currently seeking a talented, self-directed live production engineer with experience working in a dynamic environment that demands high-quality and efficient results. This position will be responsible for the setup and configuration of control room elements for all event productions. The position will also fill various roles on the production team (Technical Director/Show Calling, Audio Technician, Virtual Operator, Graphics Operator, Video Playback Operator). The candidate should be extremely detail-oriented and have hands-on experience producing and delivering high quality in person & hybrid live events. The candidate should have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with competing demands. This role will service and interact with a diverse group of important clients including the customer's most senior executives as well as internal contacts at all levels. This position will be a part of a team that provides world class customer experience.

Requirements

5+ years' experience producing live events for fortune 500 companies
Subject matter expertise operating control room equipment including video switchers, audio consoles, and video playback software
Experience with Analog way Viz RT or other industry standard production switchers
Subject matter expertise running an audio console
Experience with live event lighting
Experience maintaining control rooms
Experience with video and audio editing software
Project management skills with demonstrated ability to deliver results
Experience with virtual/hybrid technology (Vbrick webcast, Webex)
Exceptional customer service skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Ability to walk and be on your feet for long periods of time.
If permissible by applicable law, may be required as a condition of employment to complete a background check and/or drug test if required by law or by current or future contracts/clients/vendors, etc.

Nice To Haves

Experiences in Biotech/Pharma is a plus
Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or Life Sciences
Strong leadership presence and interpersonal/communication skills (written and oral). Experience managing technical teams
In-depth knowledge of Agile processes and principles
Experience with the ITIL process framework and outsourced resource support models
Strong organizational and time management skills
Established habit of proactive thinking and behavior and the desire and ability to self-start/learn and apply new technologies
Thorough understanding related to collaboration tools, computing devices and unified communications products utilized at the customer.
Working knowledge in Install, upgrade, image, and support all company desktops/laptops/MacBook hardware/iOS devices, Printers and AV equipment. MS Office 365 support knowledge, including Outlook and MS Teams support
Self-motivated/driven and able to work with little supervision or direction.
Strong bias for action and results orientation.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the setup and configuration of control room elements for all event productions.
Fill various roles on the production team (Technical Director/Show Calling, Audio Technician, Virtual Operator, Graphics Operator, Video Playback Operator).
Producing and delivering high quality in person & hybrid live events.
Service and interact with a diverse group of important clients including the customer's most senior executives as well as internal contacts at all levels.