Event Tech Resident

Title: Event Tech Resident
[BE SURE TO SUBMIT A CREATIVE PRESENTATION, READ BELOW]
Department: ProductionEmployment type: Part Time - 20 Week Contract positionRate: $21.00 per hour Time Period: Jan. 27 - Jun. 13th 2025Location: Remote

WHO WE AREWe’re MAS. We are an experiential agency with an insatiable need to learn more, do more, be more, and now—we’re opening our doors to a chosen few.
MAS is a bespoke experience agency of audacious creatives and technologists, working from ideation to execution to evoke emotion through bold moments—big or small, physical or digital. We partner with our clients to build fully integrated, highly effective teams that create remarkable experiences and activations around the world. Blurring the lines between departments, we strategically collaborate from ideation to execution as one team—we’re all creatives here.
Minority-led and founded, MAS has been awarded “Best Places to Work” honors by AdAge for four consecutive years. The agency’s work has been recognized by Clio Awards, AdWeek, BizBash, Event Marketer, Webby Awards, and Eventex. For more information, visit our website at MoreMAS.com and follow @ExperienceMAS on Instagram.
WHAT THIS ISThe MAS Residency program is a 20-week tasting of our MAS special sauce — who we are, what we do, and how we do it. It's a deep dive into the experiential marketing industry, where fresh minds can immerse themselves in our world (and our clients’). During this time, residents will have the opportunity to hone and grow their skills, while also uncovering new interests and opportunities along the way. Ultimately this is a unique chance to collaborate closely with leading experts in the field, forge invaluable professional connections, actively contribute to the agency’s perspective, and depart with substantial portfolio work.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FORWe’re not looking for coffee runners, we’re looking for cultural collaborators! Recent grads, grad students, or anyone in the event marketing industry can apply - we're looking for standout candidates ready to go above and beyond what is asked for. We want relentless learners, envelope-pushers, and creatives who are immune to ordinary thinking. You’re not just here to sit in and watch how the magic happens; you’re here to roll up your sleeves and help shape the future for the world’s most influential brands.
We are looking for someone to support & coordinate event technical production staff and equipment operations for multipurpose experiential brand activations. If you have a passion for any of the following: technical direction, lighting & AV, stage and set design, and/or new and emerging tech within event spaces OR if you are also exploring the possibilities beyond any of these specializations; WE WANT YOU!.
Feeling it? Awesome, we’d love to have you!
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist Technical Directors/Coordinators with research and support of sound, set, and fabrication equipment/staff
• Research and procure consumer technology that is integrated into event builds (monitors, LED lighting, speakers etc)
• Communicate and manage vendor partners to share floor plans, production schedules and other relevant project documents
• Anticipate equipment challenges and suggest changes in a timely and professional manner
• Tracking of Event tech & other equipment as well as working alongside the Producer and Technical Director to schedule load in and load out per project
• Understand and support the builds of complex lighting, audio, or visual systems within event spaces
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively to internal and external stakeholders
• Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods
• Knowledge of administrative procedures and systems such as order processing, managing files and records as well as other technical procedures and terminology
• Knowledge of videography, video editing, and broadcast systems is a plus++
• Knowledge of building websites with unique features, ie. e-commerce landing pages, product launches, registration pages etc. a plus++

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with G-Suite including Slides and Sheets
• Enthusiasm for events and technology
• Organizational skills
• High attention to detail
• Client facing confidence
• Sourcing and procurement skills
• Researching skills
• Tracking and management of vendors
• Overall insatiable appetite for Production and Event Technology!

*SUBMIT A CREATIVE PRESENTATION ABOUT  YOURSELF*We want to get to know you! This creative presentation is an opportunity to share how you work, projects you’re proud of, what you’re passionate about, and why MAS. We’re all about evoking emotion by daring to be bold and we’re challenging you to join us. We want to feel your excitement—about the program, what you’ll bring to the table, and what we can create together. Don’t be shy; use this presentation as an opportunity to highlight your unique personality and perspective. TL;DR BE YOU. We’re here for it. 
Bonus Points: Describe your favorite emerging technology and how you envision it transforming the live event experience. Share your thoughts on its potential impact on audience engagement, interactivity, or production efficiency.
Preferred Format: Google Slides (though we also accept PPTX, Keynote, or PDF)
SUBMISSION PROCESS 

1. Submit your Resume & Candidate Info via this Job Posting
2. Email your creative presentation to MASResidencyProgram@moremas.com
   SUBJECT: “NAME - JOB TITLE APPLYING - MAS RESIDENCY”

APPLICATION DEADLINEApplications and presentations will be accepted till Dec. 2nd, 2024
NOT SURE IF YOU SHOULD APPLY?Studies show that those identifying as under-represented individuals might have talked themselves out of applying at this point. Don’t worry about checking every single box. At MAS, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic team – so if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every single qualification in this job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the right candidate for this role or we may have other roles that better align with your skillset.
Physical Requirements:Individuals will be required to sit for the majority of the day and may be required to stand as needed. May require ability to ambulate primarily on a level surface for periodic periods throughout the day. Individuals may be required to travel via airplane, train, taxi, car and/or other means of transportation, as needed.
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
OTHER DUTIES AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTThe above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the employee/ candidate a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of the position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
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