Digital Broadcast & Video Production Lead
Chicago, IL - USA
Job Summary
Job Description:
Digital Broadcast & Video Production Lead
Are you a creative and technically savvy broadcast professional passionate about producing high-stakes events We are looking for a Digital Broadcast & Video Production Lead to join our Executive Collaboration Services (ECS) this role you will be the driving force behind the planning and execution of engaging in-person hybrid and virtual broadcasts for Mars top executive leadership. Your work will be front and center supporting everything from global town halls and leadership summits to critical corporate communications.
In this role you will own our most critical broadcast projects blending your creative vision with technical expertise to deliver flawless productions. You will contribute to our Broadcast Center of Excellence maintaining state-of-the-art systems providing exceptional service to our senior stakeholders and continuously innovating to elevate our broadcast capabilities. If you thrive in a dynamic high-visibility environment and enjoy shaping world-class corporate events this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact.
What are we looking for
- Education: A Bachelors degree in Broadcasting Communications Film Digital Design or a related field.
- Live Event Production: Minimum 5 years of experience in live and hybrid event production with hands-on expertise across multiple elements including audio video lighting and stage setup.
- Broadcast Technology: Advanced knowledge of professional broadcast equipment including digital video cameras audio systems (mixers wireless microphones) stage lighting and vision mixers. Advanced proficiency with IP-based video and audio routing technologies (NDI Dante RTMP SRT) and professional production switchers (e.g. TriCaster Ross Video).
- Corporate AV Expertise: Intermediate proficiency with Enterprise A/V tools such as Crestron Extron Q-Sys Shure Microsoft Teams Rooms Zoom Rooms Cisco WebEx and emerging AI technologies such as automated camera tracking/switching.
- Video Production Skills: Minimum 3 years of hands-on video production experience including camera operation 3-point lighting and field audio recording.
- Collaboration Platforms: Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft 365 especially using Microsoft Teams as a broadcast and meeting platform.
- Project Management: Proven ability to manage multimedia projects from concept to completion including scoping prioritizing and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Nice-to-Have: Experience with the Adobe Creative Suite IT networking fundamentals (VLANs switch management) and 3D virtual set technology (e.g. Unreal Engine) is considered a strong asset.
What will be your key responsibilities
- Plan coordinate and flawlessly execute live hybrid and virtual broadcast events for Mars executive leadership.
- Serve as the key operational lead during live events filling roles as needed such as show-caller technical director camera operator audio engineer graphics operator stage manager and remote support roles as necessary.
- Lead pre-production planning advising stakeholders on best practices and platform selection to realize their creative vision.
- Oversee all technical aspects of events including the setup calibration and operation of all broadcast equipment (cameras microphones audio/vision mixers lighting etc.).
- Serve as the key operational lead during live events filling roles as needed such as technical director show-caller audio engineer and graphics operator.
- Collaborate with creative partners to create and manage digital assets (e.g. lower thirds animated transitions backplates) that elevate the production value.
- Manage the inventory of broadcast equipment including maintenance firmware updates and vendor relations.
- Maintain and build strong relationships with executive stakeholders Corporate Affairs teams and partners ensuring a customer-centric approach.
- Drive a culture of continuous improvement to enhance broadcast quality adopt new capabilities and increase operational efficiency.
What can you expect from Mars
- Work with diverse and talented Associates all guided by our Five Principles.
- Join a purpose-driven company where were striving to build the world we want tomorrow today.
- Best-in-class learning and development support from day one including access to our in-house Mars University.
- An industry-competitive salary and benefits package including a company bonus.
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The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below however base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors including but not limited to job-related knowledge skills and total compensation package for this position will include variable pay medical and dental benefits participation in 401k plan and paid time off of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.
The pay range shown is applicable to all US locations listed within the job posting:USD 86720.00 - USD 119240.00About Company
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