Live Streaming Operator & Hybrid Event Technical Expert

We are looking for a highly skilled Live Streaming Operator & Hybrid Event Expert with hands-on experience in end-to-end live event streaming, hybrid platform management, and on-site AV/IT operations. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in streaming protocols, social media platforms, hybrid event systems, and full equipment setup and configuration on-site.

This role requires technical mastery from pre-event setup through live execution to post-event delivery, ensuring seamless performance for corporate, government, exhibition, and large-scale live productions.

Key Responsibilities: Live Streaming & Hybrid Event Expert

🎥 Live Streaming Operations

• Design, configure, and operate end-to-end live streaming workflows
• Set up and manage hardware & software encoders
• Stream via RTMP, SRT, HLS protocols
• Operate streaming software: OBS, vMix, Wirecast, Restream
• Monitor stream health: bitrate, latency, packet loss, redundancy
• Stream to multiple platforms simultaneously

🌐 Hybrid Event Platform Management

• Set up and manage hybrid platforms (virtual + physical integration)
• Integrate live streaming with event apps and registration systems
• Manage Q&A, polling, chat moderation, and virtual networking
• Ensure smooth remote speaker connectivity

⚙️ On-Site Technical & Equipment Management

• Install and configure cameras, switchers, video mixers, encoders, recorders
• Set up networking infrastructure: routers, switches, IP configuration, NDI workflows
• Manage audio routing, microphones, mixers, and signal flow
• Coordinate with AV, IT, production, and creative teams
• Conduct technical rehearsals and redundancy testing

📱 Social Media & Multi-Platform Streaming

• Manage live streams to YouTube Live, Facebook Live, LinkedIn Live, and other platforms
• Monitor engagement metrics during live broadcasts
• Troubleshoot platform-specific streaming issues

🛠 Technical Software & Systems

• Operate media server systems (VMAX, show control software)
• Configure Watchout / Arena / media playback systems if required
• Set up and manage streaming servers
• Encode and transcode video for OTT and VOD delivery

🎞 Recording & Post-Event Deliverables

• Capture program (PGM), clean feed, and ISO recordings
• Backup recordings to SSD/NAS
• Organize and handover recorded content
• Support quick turnaround for highlights or recap videos

📋 Event Coordination & Management

• Review Run-of-Show (ROS) and technical rider
• Coordinate with show caller and production manager
• Provide technical documentation and signal flow diagrams
• Ensure compliance with UAE media regulations