Video Department Head – Vista, CA

Power Plus Productions was founded in 1984 and is a full-service event technology & production company specializing in audio, video, sound, lighting, staging, and rigging. Power Plus Productions has been committed to providing experienced, efficient staff and the highest quality, up-to-date equipment for any production event. Whether contracted for full-service production from concept to completion or working as a production partner, the level of service is consistently professional and flawless. Power Plus Productions prides itself on working with clients to understand their needs, expectations, and help them clearly deliver their message to attendees. The bar of excellence is never static. As with any worthy competitor, the promise is to keep elevating our standards and never settle for anything less than the best. Power Plus Productions’ Headquarters is based in San Diego, CA with a second location in Salt Lake City, UT. Power Plus is also the parent company of BackBeats Backline, the largest backline company in the Intermountain West.

The Video Department Head reports directly to the Manager of Operations. This position manages a team of 3 to 6 technicians to plan, prep and maintain the quality of video equipment delivered to shows around the country. Working closely with production management, other departments, and other video engineers to ensure consistent quality for every project. Selected candidate will assist/engineer shows, as necessary.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assist in the selection and design of video equipment responding to the needs of our clients, based on budgetary guidelines, and accepted technical standards

Assist with creating and updating video plots

Coordinate project requirements with other departments, clients, and venues, including equipment, rigging, power, labor, and shipping schedules as required

Generate show specific equipment Pull Sheets within inventory control software (FLEX)

Work with Warehouse Manager and Technicians to ensure all equipment pulls, packaging and labeling are accurate and in accordance with the pull sheets

Unload, set up and tear down, load equipment for shows as needed

Direct video crews in show-site activities as required, maintaining workplace, project, and site safety

Follow procedures pertaining to preventative equipment loss measures

Maintain and service equipment as necessary, providing service logs and schedules

Coordinate special projects, including research and recommendations for purchase of specialty video related items for show applications

Maintain sufficient equipment and supplies stock to ensure the on-going needs of the production

Maintain a safe, organized, clean, and neat warehouse environment

Provide training/tutoring for staff on your department’s procedures, including equipment preparation, set-up, operation, removal, QC, troubleshooting and repair

Assume duties of co-workers throughout company as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

Familiarity with video equipment

Computer literacy including basic networking

Math aptitude

Project management

Knowledge of warehouse operations

A strong attention to detail

Ability to work cooperatively with team members and other departments

Effective communication and problem-solving skills

Ability to multi-task and be proactive

Experience operating a forklift and materials handling equipment

Planning, organization, and problem solving

Knowledge of Barco switching systems

Must be able to lift, carry, move, and place up to 50 pounds as needed

Must be able to stand for extended periods of time

Assist with loading and unloading equipment into trucks

Work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays

High School Diploma or GED minimum, Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Three plus (3+) years of experience in video production for live events, including hands‑on experience with video switchers, processing, cameras, projection, screens, and LED video walls

Proficient in using MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Power Point)

Have excellent communication and time management skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as CAD drawings, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

Ability to work calmly under pressure in a fast‑paced environment

Ability to work with limited supervision and maintain a respectful and positive work environment

Ability to operate scissor lift and forklift preferred

Travel up to 25%

SALARY RANGE
At Power Plus Productions, we carefully consider a wide range of factors to determine a fair and equitable compensation package. The final offer amount will consider a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to skill sets; relevant experience and training. Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure guidelines, the starting salary for this role is $90k a year.

HIRING PRACTICES
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Power Plus Productions strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization, which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.

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