Event Technical Director
VIVA Creative - Rockville, MD
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Overview
This position will work from our Rockville, MD office and require travel.
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, streaming, and special effects
- 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 for time, equipment, and safety management are followed
- Coordinates on-site schedules so all technical and creative staff work in a cohesive manner
- Responsible 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 production
- Understanding of lighting, audio, video, computer networking, 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
- Understanding of life safety standards as defined by the NFPA
- Valid Driver's License and Passport or the ability to get one
- Microsoft Office, iWork, and Google Suite proficiency