Location:
New York, NYCondé Nast is looking for an AV Production and Livestream Engineer to join the Meeting & Events Technology (M&ET) team based in New York.
The Meeting & Event Technology (M&ET) team works globally, based out of New York and London, overseeing event production and meeting space technology for Condé Nast’s employees, clients and consumers.
M&ET does 3 things:
1. We are Condé Nast’s internal provider for live and virtual event production
2. We are the global Zoom administrators
3. We are responsible for the design and implementation of meeting and event space hardware around the world
The AV Production and Livestream Engineer has a key role in delivering “the 3 things.” We are seeking a skilled and dynamic individual to join our team as the “Lead Technical Expert” for live streaming design and production. This role requires a hands-on leader with expertise in event technology, AV systems, and collaborative solutions. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring seamless technical operations, delivering high-quality experiences for clients, and driving the technical execution of live event production, Zoom administration, and event space/conference room design. The ability to multitask is a must - to simultaneously manage projects in multiple cities, address break/fix escalations, and work on live event production. Most important, however, is the ability to work as part of a team. This position will work as part of a global team and will deliver results to multiple stakeholders. The candidate will report to the Director of M&ET, based in New York City.
Responsibilities:
1. Live Event Production
Shape the functionality and scale of our live broadcasts and post-production environments.
Be responsible for all technical aspects of a livestream broadcast, including, but not limited to, network construction (acquisition, capacity, routing), encoder validation (transport stream validation, bitrate), test broadcasts, and contingency/redundancy planning.
Configure and maintain NDI, HDMI and SDI video sources and distribution infrastructure and other production systems and equipment. Design and implement on-prem, hybrid, and cloud-based production systems for Livestream studios in NYC and London.
Partner with Video Product and Network teams to deploy and maintain a Video-over-IP and NDI infrastructure.
Troubleshoot technical issues during live events, ensuring minimal downtime and seamless delivery.
2. Zoom Administration
Serve as part of a Level-3 escalation team for Zoom platform administration, including setup, configuration, and troubleshooting.
Manage Zoom accounts, webinars, meetings, integrations, and security settings.
Provide technical support for internal and external stakeholders during virtual events or meetings.
Conduct training and workshops for users to maximize the functionality of Zoom.
3. Event Space/Conference Room Design
Take ownership of our current global Zoom Room design templates.
Adapt and implement optimal technical solutions for event spaces and conference rooms, including AV equipment, microphones, cameras, and display systems.
Assess and recommend technical upgrades or improvements to existing spaces to enhance overall functionality.
Be responsible for innovation and future-proofing of M&ET’s inventory and capabilities.
The description of the tasks listed above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all qualifications, responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
Essential Skills and Experience:
5+ years of experience in some aspect of the AV industry that includes live events and streaming
Engineer-level knowledge of networking including Video-over-IP, NDI and Dante
Expert knowledge of industry manufacturers, products and vendors
vMix experience is a must
Deliver effective presentations to internal and external partners when asked.
Adapt to changing requirements by re-prioritizing, problem-solving and changing course as needed, and assisting the rest of the team in making any needed modifications.
Desired Skills and Experience:
Experience as a Zoom administrator would be an enormous asset
Experience with live event production would be an advantage.
Familiarity with GSuite a plus.
Salary Range: $130,000-$155,000
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below, and we will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or upload a cover letter at any time by accessing your candidate profile.
Condé Nast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience in AV industry, including live events and streaming
- Engineered-level knowledge of networking including Video-over-IP, NDI and Dante
- Expert knowledge of industry manufacturers, products and vendors
- vMix experience is a must
Condé Nast Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Condé Nast and has not been reviewed or approved by Condé Nast.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave has been expanded to 14 weeks fully paid for covered editorial staff, alongside expanded bereavement and protections that support family needs. Hybrid work protections and guaranteed comp time after 40 hours further ease caregiving and schedule demands.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off offerings include generous PTO, UK packages with 25 days plus bank holidays, and added days for moving or volunteering. Company practices like holiday closures and guaranteed compensatory time reinforce usable time away from work where applicable.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare options include provisions such as Bupa Private Healthcare in the UK and access to an Employee Assistance Programme. U.S. roles commonly include core medical, dental, and related coverage as part of the package.
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What We Do
Condé Nast is a global media company, home to iconic brands including Vogue, The New Yorker, GQ, Glamour, AD, Vanity Fair and Wired, among many others. The company's award-winning content reaches 88 million consumers in print, 419 million in digital and 432 million across social platforms, and generates more than 1 billion video views each month. The company is headquartered in New York and London, and operates in 32 markets worldwide including China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico and Latin America, Russia, Spain and Taiwan. Launched in 2011, Condé Nast Entertainment is an award-winning production and distribution studio that creates programming across film, television, social and digital video and virtual reality.
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