Event Production Specialist (Provisional

Event Production Specialist (Provisional)

Location:

White Plains, US

The Event Production Specialist will play a pivotal role in ensuring NYPA's high priority meetings and live stream events are executed flawlessly. The Specialist will take charge of every stage of NYPA's hybrid board meetings, guiding the process from initial pre-production planning through live technical execution, and finally managing post-production compliance. They will be responsible for orchestrating all aspects of audio-visual setup and operations, ensuring seamless real-time technical support, and efficiently coordinating production resources and vendors.

In addition, they will collaborate closely with senior executives to manage scheduling, logistics, and onsite delivery, fostering a cohesive and professional environment. The successful candidate will bring strong production orchestration experience to enable improvements and best practices, and must demonstrate high competency in collaboration, coordination, stakeholder management and excellent communication skills to ensure the successful execution of these critical live events.

The duration of a provisional position is not to exceed three years but is subject to change based on performance and business needs. Provisional employees are eligible for a range of benefits customized to your individual and family needs such as: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts a retirement plan 401(k) plan employee assistance program vacation, sick time, holidays, medical and parental leave.

Responsibilities Lead the setup, operation, and technical support of complex live event productions. Oversee dry rehearsals and proactively address potential technical challenges. Direct live switching between multiple video feeds, ensuring seamless transitions. Ensure presentation materials are integrated and displayed at precise moments. Resolve advanced equipment issues in real time, minimizing disruptions. Guarantee high-quality execution and delivery of final recordings and live streams.

Manage production logistics, including vendor coordination and resource allocation. Collaborate with senior executive teams for event management, schedules, and on-site execution.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Advanced expertise in audio, video, and lighting systems, including troubleshooting and optimization. Ability to design and implement Audio-Visual (AV) solutions for complex events. Leadership in live production environments, mentoring junior technicians. Strong project management and organizational skills. In-depth understanding of corporate event requirements and best practices. Excellent communication skills for executive-level collaboration. Ability to coordinate resolution of technical issues under pressure.

Strategic thinking to improve AV processes and enhance event outcomes.

Education, Experience and Certifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required. Minimum 6 years of experience in advertising, promotion, corporate communications, audio-visual technology, broadcast engineering or in a related area preferred. Experience in corporate, film or news setting Physical Requirements Approximately 10% travel primarily within NY State. Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.

The New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The estimated salary range for this position is: $118,000 - $148,000. The New York Power Authority and Canal Corporation believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents and veterans to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, NYPA/Canals is committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect communities across New York and enthusiastically serve them. We proudly celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race/color, creed/religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, disability, military status, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy and related conditions, familial/marital status, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest/criminal conviction record or any other category protected by law.

NYPA/Canals will also provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process related to candidates' disabilities, pregnancy-related conditions, religious observances/practices and/or domestic violence concerns.