Video Technician Lead

Metro Production Group

Location: London, Stewarts Lane, Battersea

Salary: Competetive

MPG are a leading global live events agency, renowned for crafting immersive and

impactful live events that push creative boundaries and deliver exceptional results for our

diverse portfolio of clients. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Video

Technician Lead to join our growing team.

THE ROLE:

The role of Video Lead is pivotal in ensuring the seamless delivery of successful events through expert technical planning, meticulous system operation, and strategic team leadership. This position serves as a linchpin between Creative, Production, Scenic, and Technical teams, orchestrating sophisticated video solutions tailored to each event’s unique requirements. By maintaining cutting-edge equipment and implementing cost-effective, innovative solutions, this role is instrumental in creating immersive and flawless event experiences.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Technical Planning & System Design:

• You will work closely with the Creative, Production, Scenic, and Technical teams to design and implement video solutions for events. This involves creating technical specifications and advising on cost-effective solutions.
• System Operation & Troubleshooting:
• Leading the preparation, setup, and operation of advanced video systems, ensuring all equipment is correctly configured and optimised for seamless performance during events or productions.

Team Leadership & Mentorship:

• Providing onsite leadership and supervision to AV technicians to ensure the successful execution of projects.
• Additionally, offering mentorship and training to junior technicians to support their professional growth and enhance team performance.

Maintenance & Upkeep:

• Managing the efficient upkeep of equipment, ensuring it is up to date and functions correctly and safely.
• Conduct research and testing on new equipment and software to evaluate performance, safety, and potential integration into our stock list.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ROLE

Technical Expertise:

• Video Switching & Playback: Mastery of live production switchers (e.g., Barco, Analog Way, Blackmagic ATEM), advanced video processing and scaling systems (e.g., Barco E2/S3, Analog Way, Disguise), and various media servers (Resolume, PlaybackPro, QLab, Millumin) for content management and delivery.
• Display Technologies: Deep expertise in setting up, configuring, calibrating, and troubleshooting LED walls (various brands and controllers like Novastar, Brompton), along with skilled operation of high-lumen projectors for mapping and blending applications.
• Signal Flow & Distribution: Comprehensive understanding and implementation of all major video signal types (SDI, HDMI, DisplayPort), advanced routing via fiber and emerging IP-based video technologies (NDI, Dante AV), including wireless video transmission and basic audio-for-video integration.
• Camera Operations: Proficiency in broadcast and PTZ camera setup.
• Networking for Video: Foundational knowledge of IP networking, including addressing, subnets, managed switches, and VLANs, specifically applied to video control systems and relevant control protocols like DMX and Art-Net.
• Recording & Streaming: Skill in operating live stream encoders and platforms, and managing multi-track recording for various event needs.
• Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to troubleshoot complex issues independently.
• Leadership & Communication:
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and lead a team.

WHAT WE OFFER

• 28 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays) + volunteer day.
• Employee quarterly bonus scheme
• Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Shared Parental leave
• A 1.5:1 matching pension structure
• Help@hand enhanced benefits app, TELUS tool, annual eye test and many more
• A company committed to investing in people with tailored training programmes and development budgets
• Enhanced and ongoing wellbeing & sustainability incentives and activities throughout the year
• International travel for work
• Season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
• Life Assurance & Group Income Protection scheme

OUR VALUES:

MPG employees share a set of core values:

CREATIVITY ignites us

INTEGRITY defines us

TEAMWORK empowers us

EXCELLENCE drives us

PASSION unites us

If you're passionate about scenic design and construction and ready to play a pivotal role in enhancing the creativity and efficiency of project delivery within MPG, we'd love to hear from you.

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