Technical Production Manager

1 Month ago • 3 Years + • Broadcast

Job Summary

Job Description

The Technical Production Manager supports the execution of live events and productions, collaborating with production, broadcast, and IT teams. Responsibilities include managing technical aspects of large-scale events, designing technical stage productions, coordinating vendors, ensuring deliverables and milestones are met, supervising equipment installation and load-out, conducting quality control, managing lighting designs, consulting with production managers, sourcing vendors, contributing to budgeting, managing technical departments on-site, and traveling up to 50% domestically and internationally. The role requires cross-functional collaboration, technical expertise in broadcast and live events, and proficiency in diagram creation software.
Must have:
  • 3+ years experience in large-scale live broadcast support
  • Experience creating event floorplans and layouts
  • Familiarity with Television Trucks and Flight Packs
  • Proficiency in diagram creation software
  • Knowledge of Television Broadcast and Web Streaming
  • Ability to lead and direct team members
  • Effective communication in high-pressure situations
Good to have:
  • Knowledge of standard broadcast production gear
  • Experience with studio stages and prop management
  • Ability to document technical procedures
  • Pre-existing relationships with production partners
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
  • Experience in multiple-studios collaboration

Job Details

Description

Role Summary

The Technical Production Manager directly supports the execution of our live events and productions through working with the production, broadcast and IT teams  to execute key planning elements of our live shows. This position will utilize technical and administrative expertise to strengthen the execution of every stage of our shows from pre-planning through post-execution. Key responsibilities include managing technical aspects of large scale events, technical stage production design and coordination of production vendors in collaboration with the production management team in order to meet the needs of a production company executing large scale esports events across the globe.

Responsibilities

  • Work cross-functionally with the production and broadcast teams in planning processes of on-site broadcast and live events.
  • Work with the production management and events team to create technical drawings and floorplans for the execution of our live events and productions.
  • Support the events and production team in ensuring all key deliverables and milestones are met and keep productions on schedule.
  • Supervise technical equipment installation for FOH, Stage, and/or BOH as assigned. Supervise and coordinate load-out teams that fall inside assigned remit. 
  • Quality Control and Testing of designated event equipment which may include Lighting and Video gear. Support in equipment manifest creation and transportation logistics for all designated equipment.
  • Oversee studio and event lighting designs & planning, budgeting and project managing lighting teams
  • Consult with Production Managers and Administrators, helping them navigate technical challenges and meet project objectives.
  • Assist with sourcing third-party vendors and production partners, ensuring productions are executed successfully and within budget; contribute to RFP processes following company procurement standards.
  • Contribute to the production budgeting process with project managers for technical requirements.
  • Manage technical departments at onsite live events.
  • Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time, both domestically and internationally.

Requirements

Role Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience successfully supporting the planning, designing, and execution of large scale Live Broadcast. (esports, broadcast, or sporting events preferred)
  • 1+ years of experience with creating, reading, and building event floorplans and event layouts
  • Familiarity with working on Television Trucks and Flight Packs
  • Proficiency in diagram creation software such as Vectorworks and ConnectCad
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Television Broadcast and Web Streaming
  • Strong attention to detail and organization, with a drive for results, collaboration, and seeing a project through from start to finish 
  • Ability to adapt and be effective in new situations within a highly dynamic environment
  • Core understanding of live event and studio production processes.
  • Ability to lead and direct mid- and junior-level team members.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in high-pressure situations.
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional team members to solve strategic, account-level challenges.
  • Familiarity with project management software (JIRA, Trello, Asana, Smartsheet, monday.com, etc.) and best practices.
  • Familiarity with G Suite.

Desirable Skills

  • Knowledge of standard camera, grip, and graphic broadcast production gear, as well as live broadcast & event lighting, audio, graphics, and video production procedures (including pre- and post-production).
  • Ability to communicate effectively in complex and high-stress situations.
  • Comfortable working on studio stages and assisting production crews with tasks such as stage setup and prop management.
  • Flexibility to occasionally work late and on weekends.
  • Ability to document technical procedures and processes.
  • An ambitious, enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and analytical personality.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Desire to work as part of global teams and structures.
  • Creative thinker with the ability to visualize and execute new ideas.
  • Ability to function effectively in a high-paced environment.
  • Team-player with an "all hands on deck" mindset.
  • Pre-existing relationships with production partners on both the West and East coasts.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study
  • Passion for and experience in running esports events
  • Have experience in a multiple-studios collaboration environment

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The ESL FACEIT Group is the leading competitive games and esports company.


We help brands embrace the youth culture phenomenon of our times. Through exposure and authentic activation, we enable brands to engage the notoriously hard-to-reach global youth audiences capable of driving their growth today and tomorrow.


At EFG we create worlds beyond gameplay where players and fans become community. The company is built on the great legacy of the world-renowned ESL, FACEIT and DreamHack brands.


We harness this legacy to further innovate and develop the esports and gaming landscape worldwide. Working with our developer, publisher, brand, and media partners, we deliver products that accelerate gaming culture and make gamer communities come together.


Join us on the journey as we help gaming communities thrive by creating worlds beyond gameplay that unite players, fans, and creators around the esports and games they love.

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