Event Production Technician

• Job Title:
  
  Event Production Technician
• Requisition Number: RE56040
• Working Title:
  
  Event Production Specialist
• Department Name: 3DH41:
  
  Aux Services - University Events
• Work Location:
  
  Lexington, KY
• Grade Level: 41
• Salary Range: $/hour
• Type of Position:
  Staff
• Position Time Status:
  Full-Time
• Required
  
  Education:
  
  AA
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• Required Related
  
  Experience:
  
  2 yrs
• Required License/Registration/Certification:
  None
• Physical Requirements:
  
  Lifting 20-25 lbs, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50 lbs Sitting, standing, walking, pushing, climbing and crawling.
• Shift: Multiple shifts available; 40 hours per University week to meet the event needs of the department which includes evenings and weekend.

The University Events Production team is seeking a Event Production Technician for university events and programs both on and off campus. This role operates and supports audio, video, lighting, presentation, projection, recording, live streaming, and related digital production systems while collaborating with event stakeholders to deliver professional, reliable, and high-quality event experiences.

• Provide live event and digital production services, including audio, video, lighting, presentation, projection, recording, live streaming, and video playback for on-campus and off-campus events.
• Set up, configure, operate, monitor, and dismantle production equipment and systems based on event specifications, technical requirements, venue conditions, and available resources.
• Operate and integrate cameras, presentation systems, streaming platforms, video displays, and other digital production technologies.
• Monitor audio, video, lighting, and digital production systems throughout events and independently identify, diagnose, and resolve technical issues to minimize service interruptions.
• Apply technical judgment to select and configure appropriate production systems and solutions based on event needs, audience requirements, venue capabilities, and available resources.
• Collaborate with event organizers, campus departments, presenters, performers, and other stakeholders to assess event needs and determine technical production requirements.
• Provide professional, responsive, and solutions-oriented technical support during event planning, preparation, and execution, including responding to changing conditions and time-sensitive production needs.
• Assist with the preparation, recording, streaming, delivery, and management of event content in accordance with established procedures.
• Mentor and support Student Technicians during live events and office assignments, helping develop technical skills and promote professional production practices.
• Maintain, organize, inventory, transport, configure, test, and properly store audio, video, lighting, presentation, streaming, and related production equipment.
• Assist with evaluating, testing, implementing, and integrating new production technologies and equipment to support evolving university event and production needs.
• Follow university policies, production procedures, and applicable health and safety standards while contributing to safe and effective event operations.
• Assist Production Managers with event planning, special projects, equipment upgrades, process improvements, and other operational activities as assigned.

• Experience with live event production, digital media technology, audiovisual systems, live streaming, or a related technical production environment.
• Knowledge and hands-on experience operating audio, video, lighting, presentation, projection, recording, streaming, and related digital production equipment.
• Strong technical troubleshooting and…