We have a current opportunity for a Director of Video Engineering for a full service event production company on a permanent basis. The position will be based in Maryland. For further information about this position please apply.
Director of Video Engineering
In office & $5000 to help you relocate to Fredrick, Maryland on a permanent basis:
The Director of Video Engineering will report directly to Ownership:
Supervises:
The Director of Engineering is responsible for supervising the Video Engineers, Operations Manager, AV Technicians, and Freelance/Part Time Engineers and Technicians.
Job Overview:
Responsible for designing, costing and managing/operating audio-visual (AV) systems and operations for all events. Will consult with Account Managers to provide AV technical expertise to achieve client's objectives, provide show design, labor and project management. This is a position that requires extensive technical experience, leadership, collaboration, and comfort and confidence with client face to face interaction.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Design AV systems for events and create load/pull lists and help create costings for Account Managers.
- Schedule and manage all full time and part time engineers, technicians and stagehands.
- Recruit and build a bench of freelance, part time technicians & engineers.
- Draw CAD or similar scaled technical drawings for events.
- Operate Video and Audio equipment on show site as needed.
- Manage inventory, ensuring proper maintenance and usage. Make recommendations for rentals (long and short term) and further asset acquisitions.
- Arrange for the rental of necessary equipment as needed.
- Work with a variety of venues and vendors for events. Labor Union negotiation skills are a plus.
- Work with Account Management to ensure all logistical details including room set-up, audio-visual, transportation, housing, and food and beverage for crews are planned effectively.
- Monitor event activities in order to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and laws, satisfaction of participants, and resolution of any problems that arise.
- Conduct post-event evaluations
- Work in a team environment with a positive attitude and good demeanor. Collaborate with technical and creative teams as well as our Partner/Vendors to ensure that event objectives are met in order to maintain long-term client loyalty and satisfaction.
- Understand RFPs and help create proposals.
- Create and track technical budgets to ensure revenue and expenses are kept within established boundaries.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Attention to detail and highly organised
- Ability to work well with a variety of high level staff
- Ability to analyse a situation to determine streamlined processes
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Able to multitask and work in a fast paced environment
Physical Requirements:
- Able to sit at a computer for long periods of time
- Communication - ability to efficiently communicate with different teams/communication style to client
- Good answer for leadership - how many people they've managed and for how long/ the average tenure of people they've managed
