Technical Video Specialist

Technical Video Specialist – Live Events

We’re working with a leading global live events and production business looking to add an experienced Technical Video Specialist to its team.

This is a hands-on technical role for someone with strong expertise across video systems for live events, from pre-production and system design through to onsite installation, operation and delivery.

You’ll work across small to large-scale productions, taking ownership of complex video solutions while also leading and supporting onsite technical teams.

The Role

• Design and implement video systems alongside Project Managers and Producers, ensuring solutions meet each event brief.
• Support pre-production planning, including media server and switching workflows.
• Produce and maintain accurate technical drawings, plans and schematics using Vectorworks.
• Operate advanced switching systems for large-scale events, including Barco E2/S3 and linked switcher configurations.
• Plan, design and install multi-blended projection systems using Barco, Christie and Panasonic projectors and associated software.
• Design and lead complex multi-screen LED display builds, including multiple processor configurations.
• Lead video delivery onsite, delegating effectively across technical teams and ensuring projects are delivered accurately and on time.
• Troubleshoot technical issues quickly during live events and maintain consistently high production standards.
• Supervise and direct technicians across pre-event, live event and post-event activity.
• Work closely with internal teams, venues and clients to deliver the best possible technical solution and event experience.
• Mentor and coach other team members, helping develop technical and leadership capability across the wider team.
• Support equipment preparation, maintenance, transportation, storage, inventory and forecasting.

About You

You’ll ideally have:

• 4+ years’ hands-on field experience within professional video / live event production.
• Strong knowledge of advanced video switching, projection and LED systems.
• Practical experience with Barco E2/S3, large-scale projection and complex LED builds.
• Experience creating or working from technical drawings and schematics, ideally using Vectorworks.
• The ability to lead technical teams onsite and confidently delegate across complex productions.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to remain composed in a live event environment.
• Excellent client-facing and communication skills.
• A strong understanding of health & safety and equipment security within live production environments.
• Previous customer service or hospitality experience would be beneficial.

What’s On Offer

Alongside a salary of up to £48,000 depending on experience, you’ll have access to private healthcare after 12 months, enhanced family leave, company sick pay, employee assistance and recognition schemes, a clearly defined career path, state-of-the-art technology and opportunities within a global organisation.

If you’re an experienced video specialist looking to take ownership of technically ambitious live events while continuing to develop within a major production environment, apply to find out more.