Hybrid Technical Event Specialist – Global IT

Posted 2 weeks ago

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About the role

  • Project manage Medtronic’s global, hybrid client marquee events including but not limited to, general sessions, breakouts, product/exhibit hall, virtual experience and platform, executive engagement and other unique client experiences.
  • Uses expertise in customer service and event production technical knowledge and skills to provide on-site support to event stakeholders and staff.
  • Manage relationships with external vendors, agencies, partners, venues, and production companies.
  • Research new event industry best practices and analyzing target audiences to choose appropriate marketing mediums to impact outreach, acquisition, engagement, and understanding among event attendees.
  • Uses extensive event production knowledge to manage all aspects of event technology platforms ranging from lighting and stage design, to video and audio engineering.
  • Negotiates contracts with event venues for preferential pricing and specific event service requirements including labor and equipment.
  • Assists meeting planners with event logistics prior, during, and post event by planning show flow, providing technical recommendations, assigning staff, arranging transport, and reviewing venues.

Requirements

  • High school diploma (or equivalent) and 2 + years of experience
  • 2+ years of experience in an audiovisual or IT support setting.
  • 2+ years experience in meetings and/or conference event management role at a large company, non-profit, association or event agency experience.
  • Demonstrated experience with live event production, stagecraft, lighting and sound design.
  • Extensive troubleshooting and signal flow understanding for large events with multiple display paths, switching routes, sound reinforcement requirements, and many other key skills for an exciting audience experience.
  • Knowledge of studio on-location video production, including camera operation, keying, as well as sound and lighting design.
  • Ability to operate and carry audiovisual equipment (up to 50 lbs).
  • Experience working effectively with global cross-functional teams, and build trusting relationships with your peers.
  • Experience with live video streaming.
  • Eagerness to learn and expand responsibilities.
  • Experience negotiating pricing contracts.
  • Previous Medtronic experience.

Benefits

  • Health, Dental and vision insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
  • Life insurance
  • Long-term disability leave
  • Dependent daycare spending account
  • Tuition assistance/reimbursement
  • Simple Steps (global well-being program)
  • Incentive plans
  • 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match
  • Short-term disability
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums)
  • Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)

Job title

Technical Event Specialist – Global IT

Job type

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

$76,000 - $114,000 per year

Degree requirement

High School Diploma

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