At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead technical production for live events, ensuring high-quality audiovisual experiences.
- Company: Join Hearst UK, a premier media publisher with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy Specsavers eye care, health cash plan, cycle to work scheme, and flexible holidays.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for leadership and collaboration across teams.
- Why this job: Make an impact by creating world-class experiences that amplify iconic brands.
- Qualifications: Experience in managing AV production for live events and strong technical expertise required.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Overview
In this role you will lead the technical production behind Hearst UK’s live events, delivering high‑quality audiovisual experiences and social-first video content.
You’ll oversee The Randolph, the House of Hearst’s events hub, and manage a network of freelance AV specialists to support a busy events calendar.
Working with editorial, commercial and events teams, you will create world‑class experiences that amplify Hearst brands.
This is a hands‑on, impact‑driven role at a premier media publisher.
- Pay / Benefits
- Specsavers eye care
- Health Cash Plan
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Location Flex
- Holiday Exchange
- Charity Day participation
Responsibilities
- Oversee audiovisual setup, testing, and live execution for events at The Randolph (lighting, sound, video)
- Maintain, service, and track AV equipment ensuring safety and quality standards
- Recruit, train, and manage freelance AV freelancers and operators
- Manage social video output from events, ensuring on-brand production for social channels and partnerships
- Collaborate with Events and Social teams to align AV/video elements with brand priorities
- Create efficient pre- and post-event workflows for AV/video requests and ensure quality/turnaround
- Support budget tracking and optimize resource use across events
- Key requirements
- Proven experience managing audiovisual production for live, hybrid or broadcast events in corporate/brand/editorial/agency settings
- Strong technical expertise across AV systems including lighting, audio, projection, livestreaming
- Experience producing social-first video with professional cameras and mobile devices; understanding platform-native storytelling (Instagram, Tik Tok, You Tube)
- Confident at leading and coaching freelance AV staff and coordinating external production partners
- Experience building/maintaining a freelance network for peak periods and large events
- Excellent organizational and project management skills; ability to juggle multiple events
- Proactive, solution‑oriented approach with ability to troubleshoot under pressure
- Strong understanding of brand standards and commercial partnership requirements for brand-safe content
- Leadership and coaching
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Problem solving under pressure
- AV systems (lighting, audio, projection)
- Livestreaming technology
- Social video production for Instagram/Tik Tok/You Tube
Event Production Manager (AV & Video) in London employer: Hearst Corporation
At Hearst UK, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a vibrant and inclusive work culture. Our office in the heart of London not only offers a collaborative environment but also provides numerous benefits such as flexible working hours, health and wellbeing support, and opportunities for professional growth. As a Junior Management Accountant, you'll be part of a dynamic team where your contributions are valued, and you'll have the chance to develop your skills while making a meaningful impact across our iconic media brands.
