The Technical Producer is responsible for the end-to-end technical production of Devcon, the Ethereum Foundation's flagship annual conference. This role ensures flawless execution of all audiovisual elements, live-streaming operations, and technical coordination across multiple stages and breakout rooms serving 10,000+ attendees.

What You Will Do

Pre-Event Planning

• Develop comprehensive technical production plans and runbooks for all stages
• Define technical specifications and requirements for AV equipment, streaming infrastructure, and recording systems
• Evaluate and select AV vendors; negotiate contracts and manage vendor relationships
• Coordinate with venue teams on power, rigging, internet connectivity, and technical infrastructure
• Create contingency plans for technical failures and emergency scenarios

Livestream & Recording

• Oversee multi-stream production across all stages (typically 6-8 concurrent streams)
• Manage streaming platform integration and ensure reliable delivery to global audiences
• Coordinate with content platforms (StreamETH, YouTube, etc.) for archival and distribution
• Ensure consistent video and audio quality standards across all production outputs
• Implement redundancy systems for mission-critical streams

On-Site Execution

• Lead technical crew and coordinate with AV vendor teams during event
• Manage real-time troubleshooting and technical problem resolution
• Conduct daily technical briefings and coordinate with stage managers
• Monitor stream health, audio levels, and video quality throughout the event
• Ensure smooth speaker transitions and presentation technical support

Post-Event

• Oversee video post-production and content delivery to archive platforms
• Document lessons learned and technical improvements for future events
• Manage vendor invoicing and budget reconciliation

What You Bring

Essential Experience

• 5+ years experience in technical production for large-scale conferences (5,000+ attendees)
• Proven track record managing multi-stage, multi-day events with concurrent livestreams
• Deep expertise in broadcast-quality video production and live streaming workflows
• Experience managing AV vendors and technical crews (20+ person teams)
• Strong understanding of streaming protocols (RTMP, SRT, HLS) and encoding standards

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with video switching systems (vMix, Blackmagic ATEM, Ross)
• Experience with professional audio systems and mixing consoles
• Knowledge of streaming platforms and CDN infrastructure
• Understanding of network requirements for high-bandwidth video production
• Familiarity with recording and archival workflows

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication skills for coordinating with diverse stakeholders
• Calm under pressure with strong problem-solving abilities
• Detail-oriented with ability to manage complex, parallel workstreams
• Collaborative approach to working with volunteers and community members
• Have an ownership mentality. When you take on a task, you get it done well and on time.
• Able to work with a multicultural team.
• Experienced with organizing events is a big plus.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Ethereum or blockchain community events
• Understanding of decentralized and open-source ethos
• International event production experience
• Speak multiple languages

Logistics & Availability

• This role is fully remote, with in-person participation required during Devcon.
• We use a range of project management and communication tools, including Notion, Telegram, Discord, Mattermost, Google Docs, etc. You will be expected to gain familiarity with them (though prior experience is not necessary)
• Time commitment is expected to start part-time (˜20 hrs/week) in April 2026 and ramp to full-time around June as Devcon approaches.
• Flexibility to work nights and weekends is required, particularly leading up to and during the event.
• This is a contract role with hours billed monthly, which vary by month.
• Availability to respond across global time zones is expected.
• Must hold a valid passport and be able to travel, including to Mumbai, India.
• Able to travel to India in Q4 2026 and support Devcon on-site as needed.
• Comfortable working with a globally distributed, remote team across multiple time zones.