Our client, a leading financial company, is hiring an Events Specialist on a contract basis.
Job ID: 82029
Work Location:
New York, NY
Summary of Responsibilities:
• Working closely with onsite event planners in providing A/V support for all client MarketSite events – which include but are not limited to earnings calls, press conferences, webcam initiatives, corporate meetings, product demos, and day/evening receptions.
• Being the A/V technical liaison for all events to procure and satisfy client requirements.
• Effectively work with all contractors utilized for events coverage.
• Communicating with team members to coordinate coverage for events.
• Ensuring daily processes and procedures are followed for day-to-day operations, which include but are not limited to Opening/Closing Bell ceremonies, IPO ceremonies, and special events.
• Responsible for the maintenance and operation of the A/V head-end control room, which includes but not limited to proper wiring, room cleanliness, equipment & cable labeling, and ensuring a lucid interface to all A/V equipment.
• Troubleshoot and address any AV operational issues when they arise and communicate with all stakeholders.
• Providing documentation for all A/V equipment and systems in addition to generating day-to-day checklists.
• Oversee and maintain all conference rooms to ensure proper operation of all A/V related equipment.
• Providing A/V support when needed for meetings, conference calls, and events.
• Recommend and implement upgrades when appropriate.
• Ensure equipment interfaces are properly configured, operational, and labeled.
• Working and communicating closely with the Technical Operations Director in conveying the status of current projects, specific issues, and ensuring proper A/V coverage of all events – conference rooms, and the main events space.
• Ensuring requirements, deadlines, and expectations are met as per the directives set forth by the Director and the event planners.
• Assisting Opening/Closing bell ceremony directors to ensure A/V signage components necessary for Opening/Closing bell & IPO ceremonies are fully functional – Podium, Plasma/LCD screens, lighting equipment, timers, projectors, microphones, speakers, and computers.
Required Qualifications:
• 5-10+ years of experience in providing AV setup/breakdown and operational support of LIVE onsite events and production in addition to supporting and maintaining A/V infrastructure equipment.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline or work experience and formal training equivalent to a four-year degree.
• Experience working in a real-time environment is a must.
• Must be able to work beyond normal business hours.
• Must be able to work various shifts.
• Multi-tasking is required and being detail-oriented is critical.
• Nature of position involves direct contact with situations involving high stress in a live, extremely visible environment.
• Motivated, team-oriented, and driven to satisfy the customer base.
• Comfortable with PC hardware and standard Microsoft Office applications
• Extron, Crestron, Lutron, Biamp, Shure, Digital Signage, Polycom knowledge/experience is a PLUS.
Pay Range: $35- $40 /hour W2