Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
Viva is seeking a full-time technical director to support live and virtual event productions globallyThis position is responsible for all technologies involved in such productions including but not limited to lighting, sound, video, scenic, tradeshow expo, broadcast, and streaming video production.
Responsibilities:
Work closely with the creative team and executive producer to determine the necessary technical support required for any assigned project
Coordinate with vendors to ensure the proper design and execution of the project`s full technical needs, including but not limited to scenic, video, audio, lighting, rigging, special effects
O work with the executive producer to ensure project remains on budget
Create and maintain cad drawings for the project including referencing vendor drawings
Evaluates vendor proposals to ensure that best practices in time, equipment, and safety management are followed
Coordinates on-site schedules so all technical crews work in a cohesive manner
Responsible for on-site management of all technical teams and equipment during load-in, execution of the show, and load-out.
Qualifications:
Minimum 5 years of experience in live or virtual event production
Understanding of lighting, audio, video, and scenic technical equipment, and systems used for both live and virtual events
Highly organized, adaptable, and creative
Willingness to travel
Willingness to work nights and weekends as needed
Requirements:
Technical theatrical/media/communications degree (or equivalent practical experience)
Proficiency in at least one computer aided design program (vectorworks preferred)
Proficient in the operation of both mac and pc computers
Understanding of ip networks (internet, intranet, vpn, dante, ndi, etc…)
Understanding of current best practices and programs for virtual events (vmix & xr preferred)
Valid passport or the ability to get one
Microsoft office, iworks, and google suite proficiency
