Production Specialist

Role Description

As an Event Production Specialist at AVI-SPL, you occupy a vital hybrid role that bridges the gap between event production coordination and technical execution. You will support the end-to-end coordination of onsite, hybrid, and virtual events and post-production projects for high-profile domestic and international clients. This position requires a unique blend of superior organizational skills, white-glove customer communication, and a deep understanding of live event and video production technology. You are responsible for ensuring that the client’s vision is technically feasible and flawlessly executed.

Core Responsibilities

• Event Coordination: Partner with the Senior Production Manager to plan and execute event productions that deliver measurable results. Lead small to mid-sized projects from initiation to completion.
• Client Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for event requestors. Translate complex technical solutions into clear, actionable information for clients.
• Project Scoping: Develop realistic project scopes and estimates, maintaining accountability for the budget and resource allocation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Technical Assessments: Conduct essential event site visits prior to productions to perform technical assessments of the space, ensuring power, connectivity, and layout meet the specific needs of the event.
• Technical Guidance: Provide expert production advice to clients, internal stakeholders, and service delivery managers, identifying creative and budget-conscious solutions.
• Video Production: Coordinate postproduction projects and utilize basic editing experience to create and assemble short-form corporate videos and broadcast assets for event delivery.
• Vendor & Logistics Management: Source and negotiate production estimates with external partners and manage vendor payments through finance SOPs.
• Production Oversight: Oversee daily coordination and design of live event productions, maintaining industry standards across video, audio, lighting, and streaming.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in live event production, event coordination, or audio/visual production.
• Strong knowledge of live event and video production technical solutions and familiarity with the hardware/software used in modern corporate environments.
• Exceptional customer communication skills with a track record of being highly organized and detail-oriented in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to conduct on-site technical evaluations to ensure production readiness.
• Experience with basic non-linear editing for the creation of corporate video content.
• Ability to maintain a positive, professional attitude and "white-glove" service level during high-pressure live situations.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
• Travel is required based on requirements and location of productions and service needs.

Benefits

• Enjoyable company culture.
• Medical benefits, including vision and dental.
• PTO days (vacation, sick days, and personal days) and paid holidays.
• 5 Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
• Training and professional development opportunities.