Hybrid Technical Lead

About Us

As part of The Freeman Company, Event & Exhibit Services designs and delivers unforgettable moments that create a bond between audiences and our clients. It’s just one reason why we’re the leader in live events.

Summary

The Hybrid Technical Lead is responsible for the technical planning, coordination, and execution of hybrid event solutions, with a primary focus on recording and livestreaming workflows. This role provides hands-on technical leadership for small-scale events and supports larger, more complex productions as a subject matter expert. The Hybrid Technical Lead works under the direction and mentoring of senior leadership, delivering consistent results through established standards while contributing to continuous improvement through minor process enhancements.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Guide and focus technical efforts across assigned hybrid products, with emphasis on recording and livestreaming solutions
• Manage and operate hybrid technical elements on show site for small events
• Support larger or higher-complexity events by serving as a technical SME under senior leadership direction
• Execute pre-production tasks, including management of pre-records and technical preparation
• Monitor livestream and recording systems in real time, troubleshooting technical challenges during live events
• Ensure accurate delivery of hybrid services in alignment with event scope, schedules, and standards
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and operations teams to support pre-production, live execution, and post-event activities
• Follow direction and guidance from senior leadership while contributing technical input and recommendations
• Participate in limited client-facing interactions to support technical discussions and issue resolution as needed
• Deliver consistent results using established SOPs, workflows, and quality standards
• Identify and suggest minor improvements to SOPs, documentation, or technical practices based on event experience
• Support post-event reviews by contributing technical observations and lessons learned
• Order and coordinate labor and gear for assigned hybrid events in alignment with production requirements
• Maintain production documentation and technical records as required

Education & Experience

• College degree preferred; High School Diploma or equivalent required with relevant professional experience
• Minimum of 3 years of experience supporting hybrid, livestreaming, recording, or live event technical environments
• Proficiency with livestreaming and recording tools, equipment, and software
• Hands-on experience with production software and tools (e.g., Zoom; Adobe Creative Suite, OBS, vMix, Wirecast, Epiphan Pearl, AJA KiPro Recorders)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to remain effective in live, high-pressure environments

Travel Requirements

Travel 50% to 75%

What We Offer

The Freeman Company 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 The Freeman Company, 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.

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