The Manager, Event Production provides technical direction and execution for all live events (both in-person and virtual) as well as pre-production/production management and execution for activities within the QSC Production studio (including video-based training, commercial shoots, demonstration videos, etc). 

This person reports to the Director, Experiences & Events and collaborates with other Event Production

Managers to maintain the technical roadmap that supports the creative vision for QSC events.

This is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work from home; however, candidates must reside within a commutable distance to our Costa Mesa, CA office, as in-office presence is required on a regular basis.

Base Pay Range 98k-134k

We will be accepting applications until a final candidate is identified.

The above reflects the pay range that QSC reasonably expects to pay for this role. This pay range also depends on various factors such as job duties and requirements, relevant experience and skills and geographic location. In addition to the base salary range, QSC offers a comprehensive package including but not limited to health benefits, 401K or Roth retirement plans and generous time off.  

Technical direction & Support for In-Person event

• Act as technical director for major tradeshows (InfoComm/ISE - booth size can reach 5400 sq ft or greater) as well as the US smaller regional events
• Work together with the Director, Experiences & Events to plan highly technical, integrated experiences within the booth.
• Create production build schedules and lead the QSC work teams in show builds (including guiding teams through pre-show testing exercise)
• Manage an inventory system (Flex) to track hundreds of event-related items
• Collaborate with internal QSC logistics teams and site vendors to ensure shipments that are both on time & on budget shipments for both domestic and international events.
• Act as technical liaison between various show services (power, data, rigging) –Deep technical expertise in this area is required.
• During show hours, troubleshoot stations and provide technical expertise in various areas including networking, audio/video workflow for live presentations, displays
• Oversee pack-in and pack-out of the show, including shipping management & documentation
• Hire and manage freelance contracts as needed, based on the size and scale of event.

Live & Taped Online Event Production Management

• Plan and manage technical elements of live online events and taped productions
• Source upgrades and maintenance of $1M production studio and control room
• Oversee the flow of our live production control room, including Blackmagic-based video switch/matrix/recording workflow
• Program advanced automation through Q-SYS, DMX, qLab, etc to allow multiple AV systems to be triggered automatically
• Act as technical liaison for remote studios including production in the Costa Mesa Experience Center
• Act as a consultant for the buildout of future studios worldwide

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent field training; Audio Engineering/ Video Production
• 8+ years of live events, live video production and taped video production
• 5+ years working knowledge of tradeshow electrics, mechanics, workflow.
• Expert knowledge in live production software and hardware including, Q-LAB (video/lighting), DMX-based lighting consoles
• Expert knowledge managing various AV streams and formats in a live studio setting including audio feeds (Q-LAN, Dante), video feeds (local SDI, STR, NDI), mixing consoles, streaming platforms (RingCentral, Zoom) and outputs for a 25’x10’ LED wall (deep understanding of Novastar LED wall processors and Genlock required)
• Working knowledge of DSP and control platforms (certifications in Q-SYS Level 2, Q-SYS Control, Dante highly desired)
• Experience managing budgets and team
• Ability to regularly lift and transport items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to travel approximately 15-20% of the time, depending on business needs
• Must reside within a commutable distance to the Costa Mesa, CA office. While this is a hybrid position, regular in-office attendance is required