Senior Technical Production Manager

Organization

Stand Together

Location

Arlington, Virginia

Job Description

Stand Together is a philanthropic community that helps America’s boldest changemakers tackle the root causes of our country’s biggest problems, from education to the economy, broken communities, and toxic division, among dozens of other pressing issues. We provide our partners with access to resources including funding, thought leadership, a network of peers, and a playbook for applying proven principles to transform lives and society. 
As the Senior Technical Production Manager on our Marketing and Communications team, you will lead a team dedicated to creating world-class AV experiences for live events and studio productions at Stand Together. Your leadership will ensure that our technical production capabilities support everything from small, in-house meetings to large-scale events, and that our in-house studio operates seamlessly to deliver high-quality content. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys working cross-functionally to bring compelling audio-visual experiences to life.

How You Will Contribute

  • Lead and manage a team of AV professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.
  • Oversee AV support for internal meetings, HQ-hosted events, and external company-sponsored events.
  • Plan, design, and implement AV systems to ensure functionality, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
  • Work closely with internal departments and external partners to deliver seamless AV execution for events.
  • Develop and maintain standard specifications for AV equipment, optimizing for both functionality and cost.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during live events, ensuring minimal disruption and quality output.
  • Oversee the in-house studio team, managing schedules, equipment maintenance, and quality control.
  • Ensure smooth workflows between the AV team and other departments that rely on AV content.
  • Stay current on industry trends and emerging technologies to bring innovative solutions to the team.
  • Create and maintain documentation for all AV systems, including system designs and user guides.

What You Will Bring

  • Minimum 10 years of experience in AV technical roles, with at least 5 years in a leadership position.
  • Strong technical expertise in current AV technologies, including studio infrastructure, projection systems, audio systems, video conferencing, and digital signage.
  • Proven track record of delivering high-quality AV experiences across a range of event sizes and types.
  • Understanding of networking principles as they relate to AV systems.
  • Excellent project management and problem-solving skills.
  • Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills to collaborate across teams and with external partners.
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends for events.
  • Proficiency in studio production, including lighting, audio, and video recording, and content editing.
  • Experience managing a professional studio environment and production team.
  • Enthusiasm to contribute to Stand Together's vision and principled approach to solving problems, and a commitment to stewarding our culture, which champions values including transformation and innovation, entrepreneurialism, humility, and respect.

What We Offer

  • Competitive benefits: Enjoy a 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting, flexible time off, comprehensive health and dental plans, plus wellness and mental health support through Peloton and Talkspace.
  • A meaningful career: Join a passionate community of over 1,300 employees dedicated to improving lives and driving innovative solutions to complex social challenges.
  • Commitment to growth: Thrive in a non-hierarchical environment that empowers employees to discover, develop and apply their unique talents.
  • Competitive compensation: Our approach rewards the value you create through competitive salaries and bonus opportunities, allowing you to share in the success you help drive.

Our Values: Working at Stand Together is different from many other organizations. Our culture is deeply rooted in Principle Based Management® (PBM®), a framework guided by the principles that drive human progress, such as dignity, openness, and bottom-up empowerment. PBM® empowers our employees to be entrepreneurial, to innovate, and to continually drive transformation.   
 
We believe diversity fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success, and that is why we’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and strive to treat all employees and applicants with honesty, dignity, respect and sensitivity.