Virtual Production Engineer

For over 35 years, Yorktel has been the video managed services partner around the world for some of the largest business and government agencies. With over 10,000 video systems under management worldwide – more than any other video communications service provider – Yorktel has the proven expertise and global reach to deliver enterprise-quality visual communications.

Yorktel is currently seeking a talented, self-directed live production engineer with experience working in a dynamic environment that demands high-quality and efficient results. This position will be responsible for the setup and configuration of control room elements for all event productions. The position will also fill various roles on the production team (Technical Director/Show Calling, Audio Technician, Virtual Operator, Graphics Operator, Video Playback Operator). The candidate should be extremely detail-oriented and have hands-on experience producing and delivering high quality in person & hybrid live events. The candidate should have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with competing demands. This role will service and interact with a diverse group of important clients including the customer’s most senior executives as well as internal contacts at all levels. This position will be a part of a team that provides world class customer experience.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years’ experience producing live events for fortune 500 companies
• Subject matter expertise operating control room equipment including video switchers, audio consoles, and video playback software
• Experience with Analog way Viz RT or other industry standard production switchers
• Subject matter expertise running an audio console
• Experience with live event lighting
• Experience maintaining control rooms
• Experience with video and audio editing software
• Project management skills with demonstrated ability to deliver results
• Experience with virtual/hybrid technology (Vbrick webcast, Webex)
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experiences in Biotech/Pharma is a plus

Preferred Experience:

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or Life Sciences
• Strong leadership presence and interpersonal/communication skills (written and oral). Experience managing technical teams
• In-depth knowledge of Agile processes and principles
• Experience with the ITIL process framework and outsourced resource support models
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Established habit of proactive thinking and behavior and the desire and ability to self-start/learn and apply new technologies
• Thorough understanding related to collaboration tools, computing devices and unified communications products utilized at the customer.
• Working knowledge in Install, upgrade, image, and support all company desktops/laptops/MacBook hardware/iOS devices, Printers and AV equipment. MS Office 365 support knowledge, including Outlook and MS Teams support
• Self-motivated/driven and able to work with little supervision or direction.
• Strong bias for action and results orientation.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to walk and be on your feet for long periods of time.
• If permissible by applicable law, may be required as a condition of employment to complete a background check and/or drug test if required by law or by current or future contracts/clients/vendors, etc.

Join us and you will enjoy an excellent salary and benefits package, including 401k and Flex 125 plans.

We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, Genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.