Director of Event Technology

Company : Pyramid Global Hospitality
Location : Chicago, IL, 60290
Posted Date : 17 October 2025
Job Type : Full Time
Category : Management
Occupation : Director
Job Details
Overview
Director of Event Technology at Pyramid Global Hospitality. This role oversees and assists with the setup and operation of audiovisual systems in a hospitality environment and provides Help Desk services to ensure client satisfaction.
About the Company: Pyramid Global Hospitality values its employees and aims to foster a supportive, inclusive, and growth‑oriented work environment with a People First culture, including employee development, benefits, and opportunities at more than 230 properties worldwide.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the day-to-day AV functions at the Forum, including management of the team assignments and responsibilities
- Coordinate with vendors to ensure optimum performance of AV equipment and processes
- Assist Events staff to define and prepare AV needs/requirements for all events and coordinate live audio and video
- Support multimedia, audiovisual, and videoconferencing or VTC event operations
- Provide excellent customer service, including communication with end users in person and via video conference
- Assist end users with setup for conferences and ensure equipment is operable
- Monitor daily audio visual conference room schedules
- Provide presentation support including handling slides and supporting capture, editing, publishing, and upload of final webcast and approved media
- Setup, operate, support, break down and transport AV equipment
- Make quick, informed decisions and resolve technical issues during live production, cable, and internet streaming of events
- Inspect and maintain functionality/appearance of conference and board rooms for quality assurance
- Identify IT and network related issues and request IT support as needed
- Collaborate with organizational policy makers to establish and enforce proper AV practices and procedures
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred or the equivalent experience
- Technical certification in related network and end-user operating systems desired
- Minimum 5+ years of experience with various computer technologies, including advanced knowledge of AV in a corporate or event environment
- 2+ years of management experience preferred
- Extensive knowledge of various AV equipment, services and platforms, with ability to train and lead the AV crew
- Experience in Conference Center/Hotel or related environment
- Experience with web streaming hardware and platforms for webcasting
- Thorough understanding of web conferencing platforms (e.g., Zoom, Blue Jeans, Webex)
- Experience with Extron and/or Crestron AV and Lighting control systems
- Programming and troubleshooting installed AV control systems, patch bays, AV matrix switchers and routers
Compensation
The compensation for this position is $100,000.00/Yr. - $125,000.00/Yr. based on qualifications and experience.
Additional Details
- Seniority level: Director
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
- Industries: Hospitality
Note: This refined description retains the core responsibilities, qualifications, and compensation information. Irrelevant boilerplate and navigation or promotional content have been omitted to improve clarity.
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