Onsite Live Event Technician - Downtown Toronto

The Live Event Technician acts as the liaison between clients and the service provider team for all activities related to live events in a corporate conference centre. They coordinate client requirements including equipment, people resources, space layout, setup, operation, and strike, covering pre-show, day-of-show, and post-show activities. The role involves setting up, moving, tearing down, and operating AV and media studio equipment, as well as providing technical support and troubleshooting for productions and events.

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.

Requirements

• Four‐year degree in Broadcast Production or related demonstrated experience
• This position requires an understanding of technology, adherence to business office procedures, multitasking ability, as well as providing good customer relations.
• The candidate must have 3 to 5+ years of demonstrated production experience.
• Critical thinking, self-motivation and being a team player is essential to the role.
• Effective and efficient quality of work is required.
• The individual must be able to exercise discretion with respect to sensitive information.
• The candidate must demonstrate the ability to deliver high impact solutions under tight timelines and budgets.
• The candidate must be motivated, energetic and demonstrate a strong aptitude to learning new technologies in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to have

• 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

Benefits

• Medical and dental plan options to suit your family’s needs
• Basic Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Commuter Benefits