Sr Associate Events Technology Specialist - Cary, NC - Headquarters
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About the job
The Video Communications and Corporate Shows (VCCS) team is looking for a Sr Associate Events Technology Specialist, also known as a Production Coordinator, to work with key stakeholders across the company to plan, implement and execute regional, national and global events. The ideal candidate will be a creative thinker with extensive experience producing events and possess in depth knowledge of AV equipment used in event productions. Our team works with customers, executives and colleagues across the company. If you’re looking for a dynamic, fulfilling career coupled with the energy of producing live events in world-class facilities, you’ll find it here.
As a Sr Associate Events Technology Specialist, you will:
- Process new event requests for the department.
- Create project plans focused on the implementation, execution and analysis of regional, national or global events.
- Work individually or with a team to develop and execute project plans, timelines and schedules, estimate costs and manage projects to completion.
- Act as show producer, director, and technical consultant for the planning and execution of events.
- Perform any technical requirements, as needed, to execute staging and event support.
- Design stage systems and equipment required to produce events.
- Contract/hire vendors for staff and equipment as required.
- Work with clients to create compelling content for events including making recommendations on appropriate topics and speakers for assigned projects.
- Partner and serve as a key liaison to multiple organizations across the company as needed to support the project being managed.
- Facilitate communication among members of the project team.
- Resolve any conflict between the project and other organizational units in a satisfactory manner, including engaging management as necessary.
- Communicate results, evaluate overall success, and return on investment.
- Develop, track and maintain budgetary responsibilities.
Required Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience with technical staging and coordination of productions, shows, and events.
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Radio/TV/Film, Theater, Business Management or related field.
- Equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience may be considered in place of the requirements above.
- You’re curious, passionate, authentic and accountable. These are our valuesand influence everything we do.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- General knowledge of computer displays, camera, lighting, audio and projection equipment.
- General knowledge of event management.
- Good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Good time management skills.
- Ability to push, pull, lift and carry an average of 30 lbs.
- Ability to travel up to 10% and work flexible hours.
World-Class Benefits
Highlights include...
- Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental and vision plans.
- Medical plan options include...
- PPO with low annual deductible and copays.
- HDHP combined with a health savings account with a contribution from SAS (no access to on-site health care center).
- Onsite Health Care Center (HQ) that’s free to employees and family members enrolled in the PPO plan. There's a pharmacy too! Not local to HQ? The pharmacy will ship prescriptions for no additional charge!
- An industry-leading 401k plan.
- Generous time away including vacation time, a variety of paid holidays, and our much-loved U.S. Winter Wellness Break between December 25 and January 1.
- Volunteer Time Off, parental leave and unlimited paid sick days.
- Generous childcare benefits for all full-time employees.
Diverse and Inclusive
At SAS, it’s not about fitting into our culture – it’s about adding to it. We believe our people make the difference. Our diverse workforce brings together unique talents and inspires teams to create amazing software that reflects the diversity of our users and customers. Our commitment to diversity is a priority to our leadership, all the way up to the top; and it’s essential to who we are. To put it plainly: you are welcome here.
Additional Information:
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