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VIVA Creative

Event Technical Director

VIVA Creative, Rockville, Maryland, us, 20849


VIVA is seeking a Full-Time Technical Director to support Live and Virtual Event productions globally. This position is responsible for all technologies involved in such productions including but not limited to lighting, sound, video, scenic, tradeshow, exposition, broadcast, and streaming event production.This position will work from our Rockville, MD office and require travel.

Check out the role overview below If you are confident you have got the right skills and experience, apply today.Responsibilities:

Work closely with the Creative team and Executive Producer to determine the necessary technical support required for any assigned projectCoordinate 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, streaming, and special effectsWork with the Executive Producer to ensure project remains on budgetCreate and maintain CAD drawings for the project including referencing vendor drawingsEvaluates vendor proposals to ensure that best practices for time, equipment, and safety management are followedCoordinates on-site schedules so all technical and creative staff work in a cohesive mannerResponsible for on-site management of all technical teams during load-in, execution of the show, and load-out.

Qualifications:

Minimum 5 years of experience in live and/or virtual event productionUnderstanding of lighting, audio, video, computer networking, and scenic technical equipment, and systems used for both live and virtual eventsHighly organized, adaptable, and creativeWillingness to travelWillingness 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 computersUnderstanding of IP networks (Internet, Intranet, VPN, Dante, NDI, etc…)Understanding of current best practices and programs for virtual eventsUnderstanding of life safety standards as defined by the NFPAValid Driver's License and Passport or the ability to get oneMicrosoft Office, iWork, and Google Suite proficiency

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