About UsThe Freeman Company is a global leader in events, on a mission to redefine live for a new era. With a data-driven approach and the industry's largest network of experts, The Freeman Company's insights shape exhibitions, exhibits, and events that drive audiences to action. The integrated full-service solutions leverage a 99-year legacy in event management as well as new technologies to deliver moments that matter.
SummaryThe Senior Video Engineer is responsible for initial technical video design and pre-coordination of video equipment for events. During load-in and show, this person's role also serves as the Engineer in Charge and will oversee the video team for large-scale and/or high-profile events. Additionally, this role may operate media servers and other advanced systems. When not on show site this person will assist with content creation guides and request for advanced engineering.
This position will support our Audio Visual Production team. It is eligible to work a hybrid schedule, generally requiring work in-office and/or show-site 2-3 days per week based out of Dallas, TX or Orlando, FL.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities- Works closely with clients, sales staff, operations, and project managers to develop video designs and to coordinate pre-production, onsite, and post-production activities in line with event budget.
- Creates wiring diagrams and video plots for shows based on budgeted designs; ensure on-site personnel have and understand this information.
- Functions as onsite Client Contact and/or Crew Chief.
- Supervises load-in, load-out, install, execution of and dismantle of equipment.
- Directs and/or assist both technical and labor crews.
- Responsible for ensuring the correct specification setup and optimization of meeting room, exhibits, and general sessions video systems.
- Supervises the installation, optimization, and monitoring of the video system during the event for complex video systems.
- Evaluates the competency of Video Specialists to ensure that Freeman's quality standards are maintained.
- Performs show-site duties for high profile or technically complicated with significant entertainment or high-production value including: supervising show site labor, operating gear, and troubleshooting.
- Oversees equipment logistics and gear use to ensure that company resources are used effectively, including minimizing cross-rentals and efficiently using interbranch gear.
- Researches and recommends Capital Expenditure Video purchases for the company to keep abreast of current with industry standards and reduce cross rentals to maximize profitability.
- Develop video training programs to improve staff competency levels.
- Stays current with new and developing industry trends.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education & Experience- Bachelor's degree preferred, High School Diploma or Equivalent with relevant work experience required.
- Minimum 10 years experience working in video production with a minimum of 5 years focused on corporate events; or equivalent combination of education, certification and experience.
- Ability to engineer instructions in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Ability to communicate how to install various related equipment.
- Advanced understanding of the fundamentals of analog/digital video, formats, aspect resolutions, and connector types.
- Ability to install and troubleshoot complex video systems within an event.
- Ability to lead video crew.
- Advanced understanding of video systems and optimization.
- Experience with Barco and/or Analog Way switching systems.
- Experience with video system support for LED displays.
- Experience drawing system design in AutoCad or VectorWorks.
- Experience designing large-scale video systems with full-range video manufacturer equipment.
- Experience with advanced video networking and media server integration.
- Experience creating client media templates with Adobe After Effects.
- Experience with projector pixel mapping.
- Experience delivering formal training programs to diverse groups preferred.
- Barco Encore/E2 training certification strongly preferred.
- Analog Way training certification strongly preferred.
Travel RequirementsTravel more than 75%
What We OfferThe Freeman Company provides benefits that aim to empower our people and their families to thrive mentally, physically, and financially. These are a handful of the types of programs and benefits our full-time people may be eligible for. There may be some variances in specific benefits across regions.
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Parental Leave
- Life, Accident and Disability
- Retirement with Company Match
- Paid Time Off
Diversity CommitmentAt The Freeman Company, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is helping us to create not only a great place to work, but also an environment where our employees, our customers and our communities around the world can reach their goals and connect with each other. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status and other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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