Lead AV Production Specialist

CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.

The Opportunity: The Senior AV Production Specialist ensures the planning and execution of projects align with department goals and priorities. Supports various AV projects, balancing the tactical needs of delivery with the communication skills required to handle requests, changes, or issues that may arise. The role will apply a broad range of expertise and experience to design and build support AV solutions for Mattel, Inc. They will partner closely with stakeholders to support new system builds, existing space renovations, while driving opportunities for new technologies, and operational simplicity. Supports multiple aspects of AV, acts as a functional specialist, tasked with leading complex production planning that requires strong engagement with various teams. This individual will be expected to lead, take good direction, mentor, work independently or on a team, document, and support project requirements.

What Your Impact Will Be:

• The Senior AV Production Specialist functions as a subject matter expert in the design, operation, maintenance, and support of audio visual, video streaming, and conferencing technologies for Mattel, Inc.
• Provides daily operational support and executive level support for special projects.
• Works independently and as part of a crew in the set-up and operation of AV equipment for live events, tradeshows, installs, broadcasts, etc.
• Manage the seamless broadcast and replay of virtual events through leading platforms; Zoom, Microsoft Stream, Wirecast, On24, etc.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders to ensure successful event engagement and business collaboration.
• Continually align on project objectives, reporting progress to AV management as needed.
• Leads project focused meetings and discussions and tracks stakeholder expectations. Helps manage event logistics and budgets.
• Maintain quality control of all event presentations and assets. Organizes, prepares, and uploads event content (text, slides, images, audio, video, etc.)
• Assists in the planning and oversight of installation projects and works closely with Facilities to execute AV system build-outs.
• Reviews audio visual and video streaming support requests and provides technical direction for the planning, scheduling, and delivery of support services.
• Install/upgrade/maintain hardware systems and approved software packages related to audio visual technologies utilized by Mattel HQ. Oversees maintenance and system upgrade projects.
• Updates existing inventory documentation, ensuring AV systems are correctly documented and maintained over time.
• Follows all safety standards, requirements, and SOP’s.
• Coordinate AV equipment repair as necessary and work with dealer, warranty, and service centers where applicable.
• Operates, configures, and maintains broadcast audio/video equipment including, Mixing consoles, video switchers, lighting consoles, wireless microphones, encoders, VOD systems, playback systems, PTZ camera’s etc.
• Assists with technical and workflow drawings for events and tradeshows that have technical design requirements.

What We’re Looking For:

• Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves.
• Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 6+ years of planning, design, implementation of audio visual and control solutions
• 6+ years solid understanding of enterprise audio visual distribution, protocols, and data formats
• 6+ years’ experience working in enterprise AV environments supporting presentation technology, video walls, projection, production switching, live/recorded sound & video, streaming, and other AV engineered technologies
• 5+ years’ experience in a production technology or AV integrator role
• 3+ years’ experience working with Zoom, Teams, Playback Pro, Premiere, PowerPoint, Appspace, Wirecast, Vectorworks,
• 5+ years’ experience managing digital signage hardware & software
• Knowledge of AV hardware, Yamaha, Shure, Analog Way, Black Magic, Panasonic, AJA, BrightSign, Planar, PC/MAC, Logitech, Magewell, etc.
• Strong project management skills, experience leading initiatives, and crews
• Strong collaboration & communication in a team environment
• Ability to understand detailed documentation and diagrams
Willingness to travel as needed 10%

The base hourly rate for this position is between $31.40 and $39.25
**This range is indicative of projected hiring range, however base hourly rate will be determined based on a candidate’s work location, skills and experience.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

How We Work:

We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors:

• We collaborate: Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
• We innovate: At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization, you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
• We execute: We are a performance-driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best-in-class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.

Our Approach to Flexible Work:

We embrace a flexible work model designed to empower a culture of growth, optimism, and wellbeing, where every employee can reach their full potential. Combining purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility, our focus is to optimize performance and drive connection for moments that matter.

Who We Are:

Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, Monster High, MEGA and Polly Pocket, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in more than 195 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies.

Mattel is recognized as a Great Place to Work™ and as one of Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2022.

Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers.

Mattel is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers including minorities, females, veterans, military spouses, individuals with disabilities, and those of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

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