Video / LED Systems Specialist/Zenith Job at Zenith in Orlando

Position Summary

The Video / LED Systems Specialist is responsible for the design,and maintenance of video and LED display systems for large-scale live events. This role ensures that all video and LED elements deliver the highest level of technical performance, visual impact, and reliability. The specialist will work closely with production managers, technical directors, and other department leads to integrate video systems seamlessly with lighting, audio, and scenic elements. Success in this role requires both deep technical expertise and a solutions-focused, customer-service mindset in fast-paced live event environments.

Essential Functions

While not all-inclusive, the following is a list of primary and general duties. In addition to these listed duties, this position shall also perform other tasks as assigned, shall abide by all provisions of the Employee Handbook, and shall participate in all company initiatives and projects.

• Interpret production designs and translate them into technical video/LED system layouts.

• Create detailed equipment lists, signal flow diagrams, and deployment plans.

• Collaborate with project managers and engineering to ensure accurate pre-production planning.

• Consult with design and structure engineers to best offer solutions for special project layouts and meet client requirements.

• Collaborate with outside vendors for engineered solution rentals

• Diagnose and resolve technical issues under time-critical conditions.

• Develop and implement standardized quality control (QC) processes for video and LED systems.

• Assist with development and deployment of video related training programs. May involve some in person development.

• Assess, test, and provide recommendations on emerging equipment to guide strategic direction for LED, processing, cameras, control, and video technologies.

Experience and Skills/Abilities

• 5+ years of professional experience with video/LED systems in live event production.

• Strong knowledge of LED processors (e.g., primarily Brompton, as well as Novastar), switchers (e.g., Barco, Ross, Analog Way), and media servers (e.g., Millumin, Resolume, Watchout).

• Familiarity with projection systems, camera systems, and video networking (TCP/IP, LANs, address, as well as NDI, and SMPTE 2110 is a plus).

• Ability to read and create technical drawings and signal flow diagrams.

• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to remain calm under pressure.

• Vectorworks, Google Workspace, Flex, and Monday.com are preferred.

Education

• Preferred: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Video Production, Broadcast Technology, Electrical Engineering, Live Event Technology, or related field.

• Equivalent experience in large-scale live event production, touring, or broadcast may substitute for formal education.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers and smartphones. The person in this role must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time and must move about occasionally inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery and have routine contact with individuals in the office. The person in this role may need to climb stairs, travel and have the ability to move about both indoor and outdoor venues. This person in this role must be able to lift 25 lbs routinely and 50 lbs occasionally.

Travel

This position requires travel, up to 20% of the time. Travel will be mixed, local and outside the local area and overnight.

Expected Hours of Work

The typical work schedule for this position follows a standard workday, with occasional flexibility for evening and weekend work during high-volume periods. All breaks and lunches will comply with local, state, and federal laws, and overtime, if required, will be compensated in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.

Employee signature below constitutes an employee's understanding of the requirements, essential functions and duties of the position.

_______________________________ _______________

Employee Print name Date

_______________________________

Signature