Manager, Design and Production – Shows and Events Engineering

Position Summary

Manager, Events Engineering is responsible for the daily operation, configuration, and technical execution of advanced AV, broadcast, and IP‑based media systems supporting corporate events, auditoriums, and studio productions. This role is hands‑on and execution‑focused, ensuring systems are configured correctly, production workflows are followed, and live events execute reliably. The Manager works directly with engineers, technicians, vendors, and production teams to support complex live productions in high‑visibility environments.

• Operate and support IP‑based media systems utilizing SMPTE ST‑2110, AES
  67, PTP, and hybrid SDI/IP workflows.
• Configure and monitor routing, audio, video, intercom, and control systems for live events and studio productions.
• Perform system checks, signal validation, and troubleshooting prior to and during live productions.
• Follow established engineering standards and operational procedures.

• Support technical setup, rehearsals, live execution, and strike for corporate events and broadcasts.
• Ensure media routing, redundancy paths, and failover mechanisms are properly configured and tested.
• Respond in real time to technical issues during live productions and elevate when required.
• Maintain production readiness and show continuity throughout events.

• Serve as a first‑line technical engineer for live event and studio system issues.
• Troubleshoot complex problems across media networks, intercom systems, routing control, and synchronization (PTP).
• Document incidents, resolutions, and system changes.
• Escalate systemic issues to Senior Manager or engineering leadership.

• Support on‑site work by AV integrators, rental vendors, and broadcast partners.
• Ensure vendor activities align with technical requirements, schedules, and safety standards.
• Communicate progress, issues, and scope changes to the Senior Manager.

• Maintain accurate system documentation, signal flow diagrams, and configuration records.
• Follow change management processes for system updates and event modifications.
• Assist with post‑event technical reviews and corrective action tracking.

• Work closely with engineers, technicians, and production teams to execute events successfully.
• Provide guidance and knowledge sharing to junior technical staff.
• Support training and onboarding for new systems or workflows.
• Maintain a calm, professional presence during high‑pressure live events.

• 5 years of experience in broadcast engineering, AV systems operation, or live event production.
• Working knowledge of SMPTE ST‑2110, IP media networking, and live production workflows.
• Experience operating and troubleshooting professional broadcast and AV systems.
• Ability to work effectively in fast‑paced, high‑visibility live production environments.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.

• Reliable execution of live events and studio productions
• Minimal technical disruptions during productions
• Accurate system configuration and documentation
• Effective coordination with engineers, vendors, and production teams
• Timely escalation and resolution of technical issues
• Consistent adherence to engineering standards and operational procedures

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance‑based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company‑paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short‑term and long‑term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.

You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length…