Technical Specialist Video - UK

Technical Video Specialist – Live Events 

We’re working with a leading global live events and production business looking to add an experienced Technical Video Specialist to its team.

This is a hands-on technical role for someone with strong expertise across video systems for live events, from pre-production and system design through to onsite installation, operation and delivery. You’ll work across small to large-scale productions, taking ownership of complex video solutions while also leading and supporting onsite technical teams.

The Role

• Design and implement video systems alongside Project Managers and Producers, ensuring solutions meet each event brief.
  
  
• Support pre-production planning, including media server and switching workflows.
  
  
• Produce and maintain accurate technical drawings, plans and schematics using Vectorworks.
  
  
• Operate advanced switching systems for large-scale events, including Barco E2/S3 and linked switcher configurations.
  
  
• Plan, design and install multi-blended projection systems using Barco, Christie and Panasonic projectors and associated software.
  
  
• Design and lead complex multi-screen LED display builds, including multiple processor configurations.
  
  
• Lead video delivery onsite, delegating effectively across technical teams and ensuring projects are delivered accurately and on time.
  
  
• Troubleshoot technical issues quickly during live events and maintain consistently high production standards.
  
  
• Supervise and direct technicians across pre-event, live event and post-event activity.
  
  
• Work closely with internal teams, venues and clients to deliver the best possible technical solution and event experience.
  
  
• Mentor and coach other team members, helping develop technical and leadership capability across the wider team.
  
  
• Support equipment preparation, maintenance, transportation, storage, inventory and forecasting.
  
  

About You

You’ll ideally have:

• 4+ years’ hands-on field experience within professional video / live event production.
  
  
• Strong knowledge of advanced video switching, projection and LED systems.
  
  
• Practical experience with Barco E2/S3, large-scale projection and complex LED builds.
  
  
• Experience creating or working from technical drawings and schematics, ideally using Vectorworks.
  
  
• The ability to lead technical teams onsite and confidently delegate across complex productions.
  
  
• Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to remain composed in a live event environment.
  
  
• Excellent client-facing and communication skills.
  
  
• A strong understanding of health & safety and equipment security within live production environments.
  
  
• Previous customer service or hospitality experience would be beneficial.
  
  

What’s On Offer

Alongside a salary of up to £48,000 depending on experience, you’ll have access to private healthcare after 12 months, enhanced family leave, company sick pay, employee assistance and recognition schemes, a clearly defined career path, state-of-the-art technology and opportunities within a global organisation.

If you’re an experienced video specialist looking to take ownership of technically ambitious live events while continuing to develop within a major production environment, apply to find out more.

DNA is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
Although we try to respond to all applications, unfortunately, due to the high number we receive, we are unable to respond to all of those who are unsuccessful. 

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