Event Production Manager

Overview

QSC is creating exceptional, people-centric experiences with the perfect balance of technology and creativity. Q-SYS, our innovative full stack audio, video and control platform, unifies data, devices and a cloud-first architecture, empowering organizations to deliver transformative AV experiences across built spaces. Building on the QSC legacy, QSC Audio delivers audio technology that empowers live entertainers and sound reinforcement professionals with the confidence to create and deliver memorable experiences for their audiences.

Atrius, Distech Controls and QSC are part of the Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS) business segment. Our mission is to make spaces smarter, safer and greener through our strategy of connecting the edge with the cloud using disruptive technologies that leverage data interoperability.

Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.

We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates.

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The Event Production Manager provides technical direction and execution for all live events (both in-person and virtual) as well as pre-production/production management and execution for activities within the QSC Production studio (including video-based training, commercial shoots, demonstration videos, etc).

This is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work from home; however, candidates must reside within a commutable distance to our Costa Mesa, CA office, as in-office presence is required on a regular basis.

Technical direction & Support for In-Person event

• Act as technical director for major trade shows (Info Comm/ISE - booth size can reach 5400 sq ft or greater) as well as the US smaller regional events
• Work together with the Director, Experiences & Events to plan highly technical, integrated experiences within the booth.
• Create production build schedules and lead the QSC work teams in show builds (including guiding teams through pre-show testing exercise)
• Manage an inventory system (Flex) to track hundreds of event-related items
• Collaborate with internal QSC logistics teams and site vendors to ensure shipments that are both on time & on budget shipments for both domestic and international events.
• Act as technical liaison between various show services (power, data, rigging) –Deep technical expertise in this area is required.
• During show hours, troubleshoot stations and provide technical expertise in various areas including networking, audio/video workflow for live presentations, displays
• Oversee pack-in and pack-out of the show, including shipping management & documentation
• Hire and manage freelance contracts as needed, based on the size and scale of event.

Live & Taped Online Event Production Management

• Plan and manage technical elements of live online events and taped productions
• Source upgrades and maintenance of $1M production studio and control room
• Oversee the flow of our live production control room, including Blackmagic-based video switch/matrix/recording workflow
• Program advanced automation through Q-SYS, DMX, qLab, etc to allow multiple AV systems to be triggered automatically
• Act as technical liaison for remote studios including production in the Costa Mesa Experience Center
• Act as a consultant for the buildout of future studios worldwide

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent field training;
  Audio Engineering/ Video Production
• 8+ years of live events, live video…