Application Instructions

Please list all professional experience and explain any gaps in employment history.

Job Description

In this role you will:

• Organize WP Live Center activities to ensure timely Delivery, set-up, test and operation of the A/V production of all internal and external events, such as town halls, meet-ups, leadership development workshops, cultural events, panels, interviews, group forums, etc.
• Coordinate with producers and directors on the design, installation, and positioning of sets and props.
• Advise speakers and presenters on media alternatives.
• Evaluate scope and technical capacity requirements for events and recommend whether internal or external production should be used.
• Maintain the control room for The Washington Post Live Center, ensuring high quality equipment condition, accessibility, and maintenance scheduling.
• Coordinate activities with external audio-visual production companies.
• Provide recommendations to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the WP Live Center audio-visual operations.
• Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshoots equipment problems.
• Provide recommendations to leadership for future enhancements for the live event experience.
• Maintain a positive relationship with all clients through effective communication.
• Monitor events and checks in on customers throughout the events' duration to provide end-to-end support during the events ensuring all aspects run smoothly.

The ideal candidate will have:

• 5-7 years of experience overseeing live A/V production responsibilities.
• 2-4 years managing vendor relationships.
• A good working knowledge of legacy and current A/V standards.
• Experience using Crestron and Blackmagic Design systems.
• Strong analytical and proven technical problem solving skills, along with the ability to convey decision making to senior managers and customers.
• A natural curiosity to learn about our business and to provide insight into new opportunities for innovation and improvement.
• The ability to work alone and in a collaborative environment.
• The flexibility to work evenings and weekends, based on event schedules.
• Ability to work under limited supervision.
• Requires capacity to understand specific needs or requirements to apply skills/knowledge.
• Works independently.