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Director of Event Technology

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: Pyramid Global Hospitality
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary position
Listed on 2025-12-01
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Digital Media / Production, Video Production
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Overview

Director of Event Technology at Pyramid Global Hospitality. This role oversees and assists with the setup and operation of audiovisual systems in a hospitality environment and provides Help Desk services to ensure client satisfaction.

About the Company:

Pyramid Global Hospitality values its employees and aims to foster a supportive, inclusive, and growth‑oriented work environment with a People First culture, including employee development, benefits, and opportunities at more than 230 properties worldwide.

Responsibilities
  • Oversee the day-to-day AV functions at the Forum, including management of the team assignments and responsibilities
  • Coordinate with vendors to ensure optimum performance of AV equipment and processes
  • Assist Events staff to define and prepare AV needs/requirements for all events and coordinate live audio and video
  • Support multimedia, audiovisual, and videoconferencing or VTC event operations
  • Provide excellent customer service, including communication with end users in person and via video conference
  • Assist end users with setup for conferences and ensure equipment is operable
  • Monitor daily audio visual conference room schedules
  • Provide presentation support including handling slides and supporting capture, editing, publishing, and upload of final webcast and approved media
  • Setup, operate, support, break down and transport AV equipment
  • Make quick, informed decisions and resolve technical issues during live production, cable, and internet streaming of events
  • Inspect and maintain functionality/appearance of conference and board rooms for quality assurance
  • Identify IT and network related issues and request IT support as needed
  • Collaborate with organizational policy makers to establish and enforce proper AV practices and procedures
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred or the equivalent experience
  • Technical certification in related network and end-user operating systems desired
  • Minimum 5+ years of experience with various computer technologies, including advanced knowledge of AV in a corporate or event environment
  • 2+ years of management experience preferred
  • Extensive knowledge of various AV equipment, services and platforms, with ability to train and lead the AV crew
  • Experience in Conference Center/Hotel or related environment
  • Experience with web streaming hardware and platforms for webcasting
  • Thorough understanding of web conferencing platforms (e.g., Zoom, Blue Jeans, Webex)
  • Experience with Extron and/or Crestron AV and Lighting control systems
  • Programming and troubleshooting installed AV control systems, patch bays, AV matrix switchers and routers
Compensation

The compensation for this position is $/Yr.

- $/Yr. based on qualifications and experience.

Additional Details
  • Seniority level:
    Director
  • Employment type:

    Full-time
  • Job function:
    Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
  • Industries:
    Hospitality

Note:

This refined description retains the core responsibilities, qualifications, and compensation information. Irrelevant boilerplate and navigation or promotional content have been omitted to improve clarity.

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