Virtual Production Engineer

Yorktel is currently seeking a talented, self-directed live production engineer with experience working in a dynamic environment that demands high-quality and efficient results. This position will be responsible for the setup and configuration of control room elements for all event productions. The position will also fill various roles on the production team (Technical Director/Show Calling, Audio Technician, Virtual Operator, Graphics Operator, Video Playback Operator). The candidate should be extremely detail-oriented and have hands-on experience producing and delivering high quality in person & hybrid live events. The candidate should have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with competing demands.  This role will service and interact with a diverse group of important clients including the customer’s most senior executives as well as internal contacts at all levels. This position will be a part of a team that provides world class customer experience.

Qualifications:

5+ years’ experience producing live events for fortune 500 companies   
Subject matter expertise operating control room equipment including video switchers, audio consoles, and video playback software
Experience with Analog way Viz RT or other industry standard production switchers 
Subject matter expertise running an audio console 
Experience with live event lighting
Experience maintaining control rooms 
Experience with video and audio editing software 
Project management skills with demonstrated ability to deliver results
Experience with virtual/hybrid technology (Vbrick webcast, Webex)  
Exceptional customer service skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
Experiences in Biotech/Pharma is a plus
Preferred Experience:

Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or Life Sciences
Strong leadership presence and interpersonal/communication skills (written and oral). Experience managing technical teams
In-depth knowledge of Agile processes and principles
Experience with the ITIL process framework and outsourced resource support models
Strong organizational and time management skills
Established habit of proactive thinking and behavior and the desire and ability to self-start/learn and apply new technologies
Thorough understanding related to collaboration tools, computing devices and unified communications products utilized at the customer.
Working knowledge in Install, upgrade, image, and support all company desktops/laptops/MacBook hardware/iOS devices, Printers and AV equipment. MS Office 365 support knowledge, including Outlook and MS Teams support
Self-motivated/driven and able to work with little supervision or direction.
Strong bias for action and results orientation.
Join us and you will enjoy an excellent salary and benefits package, including 401k and Flex 125 plans. 

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