Technical Event Production Engineer
We are recruiting for a Technical Event Production Engineer with current Tricaster Professional or Expert certification to deliver live event planning & production, remote production & filming services for a medical science client’s internal communication. The object of this role is to provide high-level media to our client in various forms, utilising a state-of-the-art broadcast studio and software editing packages. Whilst there are regular duties to be undertaken, the demands upon the function can be unpredictable, often with tight deadlines, and the individual must have proven skills in dealing with such matters. Flexibility in working hours is essential, especially when working to client deadlines, which may require shifts to extend into the evening. Playing a key part in media production in relation to the client's internal communication from pre-planning, identifying technical requirements, attending meetings in an advisory capacity, and event production and editing execution. The Technical Event Production Engineer will also play a key role in supporting a wider team of events engineers within the EMEA region and would be expected to offer support and training to the wider AV Team. Reinforcement of the AV Team’s Events Technicians forms part of the requirements for this role. Partner with the Event Innovation SME to identify, evaluate, and pilot new event features and tools that enhance the overall attendee experience.
This is a full-time role, attracting a salary of £60k, which for the right candidate is negotiable.
Driving will be necessary, as well as flexibility due to the demands of the clients’ events.
The role is multi-faceted - primarily the operation of Tricaster events for our client, and this is where the emphasis of the role is. Candidates must be Tricaster certified and have strong experience in Tricaster operation.
Based in the Luton office, operating and preparing equipment for events. Regular visits to the Cambridge site, at least weekly, will be expected – there is no scope for working from home. Luton will be the home site; any travel elsewhere can be expensed, less regular commute miles. Travel and overnights all paid for with subsistence expensed.
Role and Responsibilities
Operation of broadcast systems (currently Tricaster) and delivering Tricaster events to a corporate client
Knowledge and experience of vision mixers (Barco Event Master & BlackMagic hardware) and related event delivery
Knowledge and experience of NDI Tools, hardware, and related event delivery
Working alongside the client-side Technical Event Production Manager
Flexibility for extended and ad-hoc events for executive and senior executive level clients
Consultation on event planning
Consultation on studio design
Guide the end user on the best way to attain the end product based on their technical requirements.
Customer Service experience to ensure the best final product
Event space upkeep/maintenance
Livestreaming high-profile global events
Supporting hybrid style events from the studio (Integrating the studio with VC platforms (Zoom, Ms Teams, etc)
Mentoring the onsite events team within the region; upskilling and knowledge transfer for the wider events team on delivering the standard we expect, including practical recommendations (e.g., optimizing Barco event delivery, playbooks, and checklists).
Technical Skill Requirements
Must have a strong knowledge of VizRT Tricaster Software and Hardware
In-depth knowledge of Barco Event Master hardware is desirable
A good understanding of vision mixers, mix effect buses, upstream keys, downstream keys, chroma keying, macros, and how they can be utilised to best achieve the event owners' desired outcome.
Highly skilled in client management, event scheduling, and resource management
Experienced in video recording and editing (Premiere Pro, Black Magic, AVID, Final Cut Pro)
Experienced in live sound and audio recording
Experienced in Live Event Streaming with knowledge of all streaming protocols, including RTMP, SRT & WebRTC
Experienced in live content management
Experienced in Audio & Video networking (NDI, Dante, Blu link).
Experienced in Video switchers (Ross, Grassvalley, Barco, Analog Way, Extron).
Experienced in projector setup, diagnostics, and maintenance.
Working knowledge of video matrices, scalers (Crestron, Extron, Kramer), and HDBaseT extenders (Crestron, Extron, Kramer, Lightware). • Knowledge of DSP systems and troubleshooting (Q-SYS, BIAMP, Shure
Very good knowledge of VC systems (Logitech, Poly, Cisco, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, etc) and use of AV bridges and interfaces
Good IT knowledge
Knowledge of lighting and related systems
Education/Certifications:
Preferences will be given to those applicants possessing any of the following:
Tricaster Professional certification
Degree or relevant experience in Broadcast Engineering, Broadcast Production, Event Production
Client relations-related training/certifications.
AVIXA CTS-related certifications
Audio Consoles and Live Sound (Yamaha, SSL Live, DiGiCo)
NLE software certifications (Adobe, AVID, Davinci, Final Cut Pro)
Audio DSP-related certifications
Crestron-related certifications
QSC-related certifications
Networking/IT-related certifications
Training will be given on-site whilst onboarding