Technical Producer

Inception is a technology-driven production company that builds and supports engagement products and services that help our clients reach and more fully connect with their stakeholders.  Our innovative services include virtual meeting platforms, video & broadcast productions and meeting services solutions. We envision a world where creativity and technology are more broadly and effectively combined to improve human connectivity and engagement.

Our newest innovation, Pando, was developed in response to clients' needs for a virtual meeting platform that delivered superior engagement and collaboration.  Combining a studio crew, 40-foot video wall, in-person moderator or moderators, and seamless onboarding support by live helpdesk staff, Pando is a fully produced event that delivers the experience and impact of an in-person meeting. 

For more information, visit www.pandomeetings.com or www.inceptioncompany.com

The Inception Company is seeking an experienced Technical Producer to lead the planning, execution, and management of Broadcast audio-visual (A/V) production for live events, primarily in the pharmaceutical sector, including on-site advisory boards, hotel speaker trainings, national sales meetings, and live studio broadcasts.  

This full-time, hands-on role will oversee Broadcast & A/V events from start to finish, ensuring the highest quality technical delivery at hotel and live venue-based events, as well as supporting traditional studio-based broadcasts from our Fairfield, NJ and Ambler, PA locations. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, exceptional project management skills, and experience in the specific needs of pharmaceutical-related events and live studio production. 

This role is crucial in ensuring the success of high-stakes events and live studio broadcasts by providing seamless A/V solutions, from conceptualization to execution, all while maintaining strong client relationships and managing budgets effectively. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Pre-Production & Planning:
  • Collaborate with clients to understand event goals, technical requirements, and A/V needs.
  • Develop comprehensive A/V production plans, timelines, and budgets for each event.
  • Provide technical guidance on sound, lighting, video, and presentation systems, offering tailored solutions to meet client expectations and restraints.
  • Conduct site surveys at hotel, live venue locations, and studio facilities to evaluate technical setups, equipment needs, and logistics.

• Client & Vendor Relations:
  • Act as the primary point of contact for clients during the entire event production process, ensuring alignment throughout lifecycle of a project.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with A/V equipment vendors, venue technical teams, and local freelance staff.
  • Negotiate contracts and pricing with A/V suppliers and other event-related service providers.

• On-Site Execution:
  • Supervise and manage A/V setup, testing, and live operation during events, ensuring flawless technical execution.
  • Operate or oversee the use of audio consoles, microphones, video switchers, projectors, displays, and lighting systems as required. 
  • Troubleshoot technical issues in real-time, ensuring a seamless experience for attendees and speakers.
  • Support live broadcasts from the Fairfield, NJ, and Ambler, PA studios, ensuring smooth transitions and broadcast quality during live-streamed and pre-recorded events 

• Budget Management & Financials:
  • Develop and manage event production budgets, ensuring projects are completed within financial constraints.
  • Track costs related to equipment rentals, vendor services, and staffing, providing post-event financial reports, reconciliations, and analysis.

• Business Development & Expansion:
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities to grow the A/V production service line. 
  • Prepare proposals and pitch A/V production services to potential clients.
  • Stay updated on industry trends, new technologies, and emerging tools to enhance event production offerings. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• 5+ years of experience in A/V production, with a focus on live events in hotels or conference settings and studio-based broadcast.
• Experience in corporate & pharmaceutical events spac.
• Experience interfacing with hotel staff, providing COI’s, loading docks and complex A/V setups.
• Strong technical knowledge of audio, video, lighting, and networking systems. 
• Hands-on experience with production equipment such as Yamaha audio consoles, Tricaster and ATEM video switchers, projection systems, and live streaming platforms including Zoom, Teams and RTMP webstreams. 
• Control room experience within live broadcast studio environments.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, working efficiently under pressure.
• Strong client-facing and vendor management skills.
• Ability to travel frequently to event and studio locations, including early mornings, late nights, and weekends.

PREFERRED SKILLS: 

• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere and Photoshop for video and graphic editing to support event content creation. 
• Knowledge of live streaming platforms, hybrid event solutions, and virtual event technology. 
• bility to step-in for various broadcast crew positions for internal and external broadcast events, with examples including: camera operator, robocam operator, PowerPoint/Graphics operator, technical director, teleprompter operator, A1, A2/Stage Manager, webcast encoder.
• Video production experience, including content capture and editorial.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package! 

Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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