Event Production Manager

Req ID: 12733

Work Flexibility: Hybrid

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. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals. 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. Visit us at www.acuityinc.com.

Job Summary

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.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

Technical direction & Support for In-Person event

Act as technical director for major tradeshows (InfoComm/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

Skills and Minimum Experience Required

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent field training; Audio Engineering/ Video Production
8+ years of live events, live video production and taped video production
5+ years working knowledge of tradeshow electrics, mechanics, workflow.
Expert knowledge in live production software and hardware including, Q-LAB (video/lighting), DMX-based lighting consoles
Expert knowledge managing various AV streams and formats in a live studio setting including audio feeds (Q-LAN, Dante), video feeds (local SDI, STR, NDI), mixing consoles, streaming platforms (RingCentral, Zoom) and outputs for a 25’x10’ LED wall (deep understanding of Novastar LED wall processors and Genlock required)
Working knowledge of DSP and control platforms (certifications in Q-SYS and/or Dante highly desired)
Experience managing budgets and team
Ability to regularly lift and transport items weighing up to 50 pounds
Ability to travel approximately 15-20% of the time, depending on business needs
Must reside within a commutable distance to the Costa Mesa, CA office.

QSC. is owned by Acuity Inc., which is located in the United States. These companies share a global recruitment system on which the data you provide will be stored, and which will be subject to the laws of the United States of America.

The range for this position is $91,400.00 to 150,000.00. Placement within this range may vary, depending on the applicant’s experience and geographic location. Acuity offers generous benefits including health care, dental coverage, vision plans, 401K benefits, and commissions/incentive compensation depending on role. For a list of our benefits, click here.

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities: As an equal opportunity employer, Acuity Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you have difficulty using our online system due to a disability and need accommodation, you may contact us at (770) 922-9000, select option 4. Please clearly indicate what type of accommodation you are requesting and for what requisition.

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