Responsibilities

• Own the design and execution of the audio/visual elements of staged in-person events including but not limited to business sessions, awards galas, and entertainment staging in collaboration with meeting planners, executive and senior leadership clients.
• Creates detailed room layouts using room layout software to ensure optimal spatial planning for all events; recommends venue viability and event success by translating complex production requirements into precise, actionable diagrams.
• Creates cost estimates/budgets and procures necessary A/V needs, including contracting vendors and broadcast production partners.
• Serve as lead audio/visual producer/director for in-person events readying presentations, videos, cameras, audio and video cues.
• Provide guidance on production design and equipment needs in support of executing events.
• Serve as Producer for both live in-person events and virtual broadcast events, which includes calling the show, running graphics and videos, and audio 2 engineer.
• Manage internal and external resources delegating roles to different internal/external teams including: Event Marketing, Communications, and Learning Media, managing rehearsals and providing post event feedback to ensure ongoing improvements.
• Optimize presenter audio/video quality within environmental limitations, lead rehearsals; provide live support and troubleshooting during events, escalating issues as needed.
• Collaborate with meeting planners and client leads in review and approve technical specifications and space requirements of on-location events.
• Produce promotional events videos, large field meeting openers, and recognition of top branch sales producers

Requirements

• Associates Degree in Communications, TV/Radio production, Marketing, or related discipline, or equivalent experience in lieu of degree.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in supporting meetings including designing, staging and execution of audio / visual presentations and configuration & installation of audio visual systems.
• Able to work in a hybrid capacity from our Chicago, IL or Carmel, IN corporate office, and travel ~40-60 days of the year for events, with some trips up to 10 days in length.
• Some international travel required.
• Must be able to perform the physical demands of the role, including pushing carts over 100 lbs., lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs., working on ladders, and standing or walking for extended periods with or without reasonable accommodation.
• In-depth knowledge of AV system support: operation, installation, and configuration of projectors, amplifiers, AV matrix routers, control systems and touch panels; SDI, DVI, HDMI video/audio installation and cabling including termination
• Proficient in Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Keynote, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Expertise in video mixing software including Vmix, OBS, NDI, and Bitfocus Companion or related software.

Preferred

• 5-7 years of experience years of experience with a track record of broad and growing responsibilities related to the execution of virtual events, live productions, staging, video engineering for large scale events and programs.
• Solid tact and good judgment in communicating with representatives from external organizations, and vendors.
• Strong ability to work with associates with all levels of the organization on system functionality, project issues, and planning.
• Solid problem escalation support and issue resolution; follows-up on service challenges and works with the clients to take corrective action.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Performance-based bonus or sales incentive
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Short-term & long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off and 10 corporate holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Company-paid life insurance
• Mental & Financial Well-Being resources