Technical Events Manager (Audio Visual)

Location: Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany

Company

hirify.global provides technical production and audio-visual services for large-venue events.

What you will do

• Design and pre-plan event systems with senior project managers, project managers, clients, warehouse leads, and subcontractors.
• Prepare technical drawings, production plans, labor requirements, budgets, equipment selections, and rental plans.
• Manage on-site production, operate and troubleshoot designated high-end audio-visual equipment, and ensure compliance with production and safety standards.
• Lead assigned internal and external crews, mentor technicians, and support team development and training.
• Manage post-show labor records, timesheets, expenses, equipment maintenance, reporting, and client feedback.
• Support supply-chain negotiations, technology recommendations, product innovation, and project profitability.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in live large-venue audio-visual production.
• At least 5 years of audio-visual knowledge and expert-level technical skills in Audio, Video, Lighting, Rigging, or Power Distribution.
• At least 2 years of crew-lead experience, which does not necessarily require direct reports.
• Strong customer service, organization, communication, and advanced problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel up to 75%.

Culture & Benefits

• Focus on high performance, accountability, continuous improvement, learning, and quality.
• Work with internal employees, external technicians, clients, warehouse teams, and subcontractors.
• Follow company and international health and safety standards.
• Support ongoing coaching, training, and professional development for technical staff.