Technical Event Producer (Contract)
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30+ days ago
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Job Summary
THE ROLE
TED is seeking a Technical Producer with deep expertise in event IT networking AV systems simulcast and temporary event power. Youll lead technical planning and delivery for TEDs flagship conferenceoverseeing vendor strategy infrastructure design onsite execution and coordinated pre-planning with the wider TED event teams.
The pay rate for this role is equivalent to $28-$33 CAD per hour or $20-$24 USD per hour. This is a contract role from January 2026 to April 2026.
WHAT YOULL DO
- Plan and deliver technical infrastructure
- Lead early-stage technical planning across electrical power distribution and IT networking.
- Collect requirements from all workstreams (line production in the main theatre exhibits partners and events team) and translate them into clear actionable technical scopes.
- RFP select and manage electrical networking and infrastructure vendors; ensure venue readiness and compliance.
- Oversee onsite install testing validation and handoff in partnership with specific TED teams.
- Own AV lighting and equipment deployment
- Consolidate AV and rental needs across teams; run competitive RFPs and negotiate contracts.
- Supervise delivery setup continuity and strike for AV lighting and computing equipment.
- Maintain TED standards and quality across all spaces.
- Execute large scale simulcast operations
- Work within TED operations to define simulcast layout screen requirements sound routing and distribution.
- Manage monitor logistics and placement; oversee stands/builds and all visual/audio feed paths.
- Ensure seamless onsite execution and feed reliability across locations.
- Vendor budget and project leadership
- Build strong vendor relationships; manage schedules change orders and daily communication.
- Develop and track budgets reconcile invoices and proactively flag risks.
- Ensure projects are delivered efficiently and on schedule providing consistent updates and project progress as necessary (meetings written requests etc.)
- Provide timelines documentation and updates; run cross-team planning meetings.
- Maintain & update event details and shared databases budget tracking tools presentations and operational materials on a regular and ongoing basis.
- Uphold TEDs brand and experience standards.
HOW WE WORK
Location: Remote during planning; onsite in Vancouver during execution.
Collaboration: Close partnership with exclusive venue suppliers external vendors partners and internal TED teams.
Values: Excellence reliability inclusivity innovation.
Qualifications :
- 5 years in technical event production with increasing responsibility.
- Proven vendor and contract management experience.
- Strong fluency in event power IT networking AV simulcast workflows and equipment rentals.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Highly organized proactive and calm under pressure.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Google Workspace Airtable.
- Desirable
- Degree/diploma in event management project management or similar.
- Experience with multi-venue or simulcast-heavy events.
- Familiarity with venue electrical standards and IT security.
Additional Information :
Contract Details
- Contract role aligned to the event calendar and production milestones
- Competitive compensation
- Inclusive Hiring we value diversity and encourage applicants who may not meet every qualification
Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Contract
Key Skills
- Marketing
- Catering
- Organizational skills
- Hospitality Experience
- Management Experience
- HubSpot
- Event Planning
- Events Management
- Project Management
- Event Marketing
- Leadership Experience
- negotiation
About Company
Ideas Change Everything. We believe this to our core. And were proud to play a role in discovering, debating and sharing the best of them. TED is devoted to curiosity, reason, wonder and the pursuit of knowledge without an agenda. We welcome all who seek a deeper understanding o ... View more
