Producer/ Associate Technical Director

Details

• Position
  Producer
• Start Date
  Jan 23, 2017
• Location
  New York, NY, United States (Travel Required)
• Rate
  This is a paid position.
• Status
  Job has been filled

Job Description

Live X is accepting applications for an ENTRY LEVEL full-time live Producer/ Associate Technical Director position available in our New York office.

A Live X Producer assumes many varied responsibilities, which include but are not limited to the following:

• Overseeing the full end-to-end production of client-based and in-house events

• Operation of the live switcher during live broadcasts & webcasts

• Working with Director, Technical Director, and Client Account Managers to secure production details for each assigned job

• Interfacing with client and location contacts to understand creative needs and ensure all technical needs for each job (power, internet, venue fees, insurance, and permits, etc.) are met on site

• Determining which crew positions are needed to execute a given production and hiring freelance crew to fill necessary roles

• Building technical workflows that fulfill all needs for a given production as efficiently as possible, while maximizing quality in all aspects of production

• Determining what gear is needed to execute a given production and securing rental of any necessary pieces

• Understanding all technical, video, and IT details associated with each job

• Fulfilling any technical role required by a production should the need arise

• Leading the crew in building the workflow on site

• Working hand in hand with the crew to ensure that all technical details have been addressed and that every component in a setup has been faxed prior to the start of a live broadcast

• Coordinating and signing off on a full end-to-end test prior to the start of a live broadcast

• Establishing and implementing any contingency plans to cover possible failure points within the workflow

• Working with the crew to ensure that all gear is accounted for and packaged properly for return to Live X or the rental vendor

• Submitting a report outlining the overall production

The ideal candidate for this position is a highly organized individual who works well on their feet and communicates efficiently and effectively. We are looking for hard-working and responsible individuals who are able to work long hours in fast-paced, high-stress working environments.

All applicants must have experience with live broadcast AND live streaming to be considered for this position. We will not contact applicants who do not have experience with live broadcast. All candidates must be able to lift at least 50 pounds, be comfortable working at heights and in high-stress and fast-paced environments.