Event & Production Specialist

Event & Broadcast Production Specialist - Paris-Based

The Production Specialist is responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of live and recorded production activities across our clients’ Paris operations. This includes the delivery of sales events, client dinners, and executive-facing broadcasts that support business operations but are not classified as high-profile auctions.

In addition to production delivery, this role supports the maintenance, break/fix, and operational readiness of all studio, AV, and supported production environments. This ensures all spaces remain production-ready and capable of supporting a wide range of event types without disruption.

This position operates as a key on-site production lead, maintaining consistent execution standards, supporting technical reliability, and ensuring seamless coordination across

stakeholders. The role also contributes to the standardization of production delivery across global locations, supporting consistency between London, Paris, and NYC.

Work hours will vary based on client needs and event schedules, including early mornings, evenings, and occasional weekends. The role is permanently based at our client's Paris offices, and the salary is budgeted at circa 75K Euros.

This role operates within a dual-reporting structure, with day-to-day operational leadership provided by the Manager of Global Studio Operations (NYC), while the ADOPT Manager (London) provides administrative oversight, including HR-related responsibilities, performance management, and local team support. The role also provides occasional support to international locations, including travel to Geneva and London for select high-profile sales and events when required.

Role and Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end production delivery for sales events, client dinners, and internal/executive broadcasts within the Paris location

Translate event requirements into structured production plans, including run-of-show, staffing coordination, and technical alignment

Serve as the primary on-site production lead for assigned events, ensuring smooth execution and real-time issue resolution

Execute production activities in alignment with global standards and direction from the Manager of Global Studio Operations

Partner with the ADOPT Manager (London) on local operational alignment, resource coordination, and team integration

Support the maintenance, upkeep, and operational readiness of all supported production spaces

Perform hands-on break/fix troubleshooting across audio, video, and broadcast systems to minimize downtime and escalation

Conduct pre-event system checks and validation to ensure all environments are production-ready

Support the standardization and consistency of production delivery across London, Paris, and NYC, ensuring uniform execution of auctions, pitches, and events

Track and maintain analytics related to support activities, providing visibility into utilization, workload, and operational trends across the client’s environment

Ensure all production systems and hardware remain current, properly maintained, and within manufacturer's warranty or support lifecycle

Coordinate with internal stakeholders (specialists, client teams, leadership) to align production delivery with business objectives

Partner with engineering and support teams as needed for more complex technical issues or system improvements

Maintain consistency in production workflows, standards, and execution quality across all supported events

Manage event logistics, including scheduling, resource allocation, and pre-event validation (rehearsals, checks, readiness)

Identify and mitigate operational risks, ensuring contingency planning is in place for live environments

Support performance feedback and continuous improvement efforts in coordination with global and local leadership

Communicate effectively across global and local stakeholders to ensure alignment on priorities, scheduling, and delivery expectations

Provide occasional on-site support in Geneva and London for high-profile sales and events when required

Experience & Personal Attributes

5–8+ years of experience in live production, broadcast, or corporate event environments

Experience supporting both production delivery and technical operations (maintenance and troubleshooting)

Strong understanding of production workflows and live event execution

Working knowledge of AV and broadcast systems in an operational and break/fix capacity

Ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities in a dynamic, event-driven environment

Strong communication skills, including experience working with executive stakeholders

Comfortable working flexible hours based on production schedules

Experience in auction, luxury brand, or high-end client-facing environments

Familiarity with multi-camera production, streaming workflows, and hybrid event delivery

Experience supporting integrated AV/broadcast environments within a managed service model

Exposure to international or multi-site operations

Strong ownership of both production delivery and system reliability

Calm and decisive under pressure in live environments

Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to execution and issue resolution

Ability to effectively bridge production and technical teams

Flexible and responsive to changing schedules and client needs

Ability to lift and move equipment up to 25kg as needed

Ability to stand, walk, and remain active for extended periods during live events

Comfortable working in studio, event, and production environments, including low-light and high-activity settings

Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays based on event schedules

Occasional travel required, including international travel