Director of Technical Event Production

This is a Full Time Job

The Director, Technical Event Production will oversee all technical aspects of off-site live and recorded events for the FOX family of brands. This position requires deep technical knowledge, strong project management skills, and leadership skills to deliver flawless events in high-pressure environments. The Director, Technical Event Production is a strategic, creative leader who can effectively communicate with executives, guide teams, and leverage technology to elevate production value and support the company vision across all stakeholders.

Regular, on-site attendance at the workplace for a minimum of four (4) days per week is an essential function of the position. The selected candidate must be able to reliably meet this requirement.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Oversee technical planning and execution for all off-site FOX Corp events (live, virtual, VOD), supporting FOX Studio lot events when needed as well
• Translate stakeholder and event team's vision into actionable production specifications, ensuring vision is brought to life on time, within budget and exceeding expectations
• Source, budget, and offer multiple solutions for new and existing events
• Manage technical execution of production requirements from conception to execution, collaborating with internal teams and external partners as required.
• Develop and manage budgets, ensuring successful project delivery within budget and on schedule
• Plan, schedule, and manage resources for concurrent projects, teams, and deadlines
• Secure necessary equipment and services through vendor coordination
• Troubleshoot on-site technical challenges, implementing solutions for smooth operations
• Develop innovative strategies to hit and exceed event goals
• Collaborate seamlessly with all stakeholders (events team, vendors, etc.) to deliver exceptional events
• Foster efficient information flow through clear and concise communication across all teams and partners
• Research and integrate cutting-edge technologies to keep FOX event production at the forefront of the industry

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• Bachelor's degree
• 8+ years of hands-on and supervisory experience in corporate events or broadcast
• Leadership, prioritization, and delegation in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment (grace under pressure!)
• Stellar verbal and written communication with C-Suite & diverse stakeholders
• Effective vendor negotiation skills
• In-depth knowledge of live production systems (video, audio, lighting)
• Meticulous eye for flawless technical execution
• US travel with occasional global trips
• Ability to work long hours (evenings/weekends), lift 50lbs, and work on feet for extended periods

NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER
• Experience with remote and multi-camera production, IP, fiber transmission, and live streaming
• Familiarity with post-production software & processes, including video editing
• Live event safety protocols
• Union labor management knowledge
• Proficiency in various platforms (MS Suite, Google Workspace, Monday.com, Outlook, databases, etc.)