LED Services Manager - FREEMAN
Coppell, TX
About the Job
About Us
Freeman is a global leader in events, on a mission to redefine live for a new era. With a data-driven approach and the industry’s largest network of experts, Freeman’s insights shape exhibitions, exhibits, and events that drive audiences to action. The integrated full-service solutions leverage a 96-year legacy in event management as well as new technologies to deliver moments that matter.
Summary
Alford Media is specialized division of Freeman that is nationally recognized for our expertise in corporate event technology. We bring innovative approaches to our events and seek to exceed our customers’ expectations. We are a team of driven individuals that love challenges and helping our customers realize their vision. The Associate Audio Project Designer is responsible for the planning and coordination of audio requirements for produced events, including current gear and emerging technology. This position is responsible for educating technical staff, sales staff, show-site staff, and branch management on equipment related issues. This position will interface broadly with other branches and warehouse personnel.
This position will support our Audio Visual and Event Technology team. It is eligible to work a hybrid schedule, generally requiring work in-office and/or show-site 2-3 days per week based out of Dallas, TX.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
+ Works closely with sales staff, operations, and project managers to develop audio designs and to coordinate pre-production, onsite, and post-production activities in line with event budget
+ Creates wiring diagrams and audio plots for shows based on budgeted designs; ensures on-site personnel have and understand this information
+ Represents the Audio Department on conferences calls with client and event staff to answer technical questions and concerns
+ Submits show reports for each event to Sales Manager and Senior Leadership, which include equipment additions and overtime hours for billing, issues and successes on show, and evaluation of labor performance
+ Ensures that company safety guidelines are followed and implemented on show site
+ Supervise on-site department labor overseeing installation of equipment and ensuring activities are performed in a timely and cost effective manner that adhere to company policies
+ Will be the on-site lead for breakouts and high-end general session corporate events, typically in convention centers and hotel ballrooms
+ Ensures the correct specification setup and optimization of meeting room, exhibits, and general sessions audio systems
+ Supervises the installation, optimization, and monitoring of the sound system during the event for audio systems
+ Gives input to Department Manager for CapEx purchases
+ Stays current with new and developing industry trends
+ Performs other duties as assigned
Education & Experience
+ Four-year college degree in related field; or equivalent related experience
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
+ Valid state drivers license required
Travel Requirements
Travel 50% to 75%
What We Offer
Freeman provides benefits that aim to empower our people and their families to thrive mentally, physically, and financially. These are a handful of the types of programs and benefits our full-time people may be eligible for. There may be some variances in specific benefits across regions.
+ Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
+ Tuition Reimbursement
+ Paid Parental Leave
+ Life, Accident and Disability
+ Retirement with Company Match
+ Paid Time Off
Diversity Commitment
At Freeman, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is helping us to create not only a great place to work, but also an environment where our employees, our customers and our communities around the world can reach their goals and connect with each other. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status and other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
#LI-Hybrid
Freeman is a global leader in events, on a mission to redefine live for a new era. With a data-driven approach and the industry’s largest network of experts, Freeman’s insights shape exhibitions, exhibits, and events that drive audiences to action. The integrated full-service solutions leverage a 96-year legacy in event management as well as new technologies to deliver moments that matter.
Summary
Alford Media is specialized division of Freeman that is nationally recognized for our expertise in corporate event technology. We bring innovative approaches to our events and seek to exceed our customers’ expectations. We are a team of driven individuals that love challenges and helping our customers realize their vision. The Associate Audio Project Designer is responsible for the planning and coordination of audio requirements for produced events, including current gear and emerging technology. This position is responsible for educating technical staff, sales staff, show-site staff, and branch management on equipment related issues. This position will interface broadly with other branches and warehouse personnel.
This position will support our Audio Visual and Event Technology team. It is eligible to work a hybrid schedule, generally requiring work in-office and/or show-site 2-3 days per week based out of Dallas, TX.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
+ Works closely with sales staff, operations, and project managers to develop audio designs and to coordinate pre-production, onsite, and post-production activities in line with event budget
+ Creates wiring diagrams and audio plots for shows based on budgeted designs; ensures on-site personnel have and understand this information
+ Represents the Audio Department on conferences calls with client and event staff to answer technical questions and concerns
+ Submits show reports for each event to Sales Manager and Senior Leadership, which include equipment additions and overtime hours for billing, issues and successes on show, and evaluation of labor performance
+ Ensures that company safety guidelines are followed and implemented on show site
+ Supervise on-site department labor overseeing installation of equipment and ensuring activities are performed in a timely and cost effective manner that adhere to company policies
+ Will be the on-site lead for breakouts and high-end general session corporate events, typically in convention centers and hotel ballrooms
+ Ensures the correct specification setup and optimization of meeting room, exhibits, and general sessions audio systems
+ Supervises the installation, optimization, and monitoring of the sound system during the event for audio systems
+ Gives input to Department Manager for CapEx purchases
+ Stays current with new and developing industry trends
+ Performs other duties as assigned
Education & Experience
+ Four-year college degree in related field; or equivalent related experience
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
+ Valid state drivers license required
Travel Requirements
Travel 50% to 75%
What We Offer
Freeman provides benefits that aim to empower our people and their families to thrive mentally, physically, and financially. These are a handful of the types of programs and benefits our full-time people may be eligible for. There may be some variances in specific benefits across regions.
+ Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
+ Tuition Reimbursement
+ Paid Parental Leave
+ Life, Accident and Disability
+ Retirement with Company Match
+ Paid Time Off
Diversity Commitment
At Freeman, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is helping us to create not only a great place to work, but also an environment where our employees, our customers and our communities around the world can reach their goals and connect with each other. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status and other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
#LI-Hybrid
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