Event Technology Specialist

Job DescriptionEvent Technology SpecialistThe OpportunityDo you have a strong grasp of audio-visual production technologies across the events spectrum? Have you driven the agenda when it comes to the development of additional multimedia-based products and services, for example looking at ways to innovate webcasting services, broadcast platforms, streaming technologies, video conferencing etc.? Are you a hands-on individual who has the experience in running and delivering live, virtual and hybrid events from end-to-end? If so, then this opportunity could be just what you’re after.The RoleHands-on development and implementation of corporate events across live, virtual and hybrid formats.Have a strong awareness of innovative tools and applications for meetings and events and drive the development and use of these additional multimedia-based products and services.Demonstrate an ability to lead complex projects and events, when it comes to AV production and broadcast streaming equipment and software.Continually look to bring in the latest production technology, broadcast platforms and players, advising where the business should develop and grow.Help clients determine the best solutions to meet their needs of each event, for example live experience design, presentation management and production, network infrastructure and codecs/streaming formats.Coordinate lighting, sound, video, set and staging, electrical infrastructure for all events.Price and run projects commercially ensuring all quotes correctly reflect the level of service that is being delivered.Plan and manage the resourcing of projects over the year, identifying pinch points and gaps in the schedule.Manage the database of suppliers and contractors who can be called upon to provide additional support on project and events.Follow correct processes and workflows, ensuring all documentation is correctly completed and filed.The PersonA proven track record in delivering in-person, hybrid, virtual and on-demand streaming events, ideally withing a corporate setting.Possess excellent organisational, planning, management, teamwork and communication skills.Have a good knowledge of AV production tech; lighting, video, sound, web streaming technologies, satellite distribution and broadcasting.Have an appreciation of presentation technology and theatrical stage craft for delivering live events.Be clued up on latest developments within all areas of live events (branding, set theming, VR, AR, AI, web and film, and auditory and sensory landscapes etc.)Understand media servers, web compression technologies, and browser compatibilities.Good knowledge of encoding software (Wirecast, FMLE etc.)The Details & PerksPermanent contract.£60,000 - £70,000 per annum.Based central London, hybrid working with majority of time in office / at events.Discretionary annual bonus.25 days holiday + bank holidays.Health insurance, company pension, family leave policies, Employee Assistance Programme etc.Regular social events / activities, including company involvement with charity activities.Plus lots and lots of other excellent benefits.