Events Program Manager, Production & Technology

Events Program Manager

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role is part of Blue Origin corporate functions, providing centralized support across Blue Origin business unit teams, functions, and locations.

As the Events Program Manager, you will be the driving force behind Blue Origin's internal events, creating engaging and seamless experiences that connect our team to our mission. You will serve as the primary Technical Director and executive producer for our most critical productions, leading them from creative concept through flawless execution.

This role masterfully blends strategic event planning with hands-on technical direction. You will be the Engineer in Charge for our events program, responsible for the end-to-end management of all-hands meetings, executive briefings, and special broadcasts. You will collaborate with stakeholders to ensure their vision is technically achievable, lead production teams, and operate complex AV systems. Your primary goal is to deliver memorable and high-impact events that inform, inspire, and unite our organization through innovative and polished productions.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities for this role are focused on the complete event lifecycle, from strategic planning and documentation to flawless live execution and post-event content creation.

Event Production & Technical Direction (70%)

• End-to-End Event Management: Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of all internal events. Draft and maintain critical documentation, including run-of-show documents, workback plans, and operational guides.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with internal clients (leadership, HR, engineering) to define event goals and messaging. Act as the technical consultant to ensure an event's objectives are technically achievable and executed to the highest standard.
• Live Event Direction (Technical Director): Serve as the Engineer in Charge for live and hybrid events. Lead technical rehearsals and direct the live broadcast, including real-time vision/camera switching, FOH audio mixing (A1/A2), graphics integration, and livestream management.
• Speaker & Content Readiness: Coordinate with presenters to prepare content, conduct technical rehearsals, and provide coaching for on-camera presence.
• Post-Production & VOD Management: Provide post-production services for major events, including multi-track recording and editing. Manage and maintain our internal Video-on-Demand (VOD) library, adhering to content retention policies.

Technology, Training & Infrastructure (30%)

• Technical Readiness & Support: Ensure all event spaces and production systems are maintained, configured, and ready for high-stakes events. Provide expert-level troubleshooting to quickly resolve technical issues in a live environment.
• Strategic Roadmapping: Research, evaluate, and recommend new AV and production technologies to enhance our event capabilities and improve the audience experience.
• Team Development & Training: Conduct training sessions to develop the capabilities of team members and event operators, fostering a collaborative, team-first mentality.
• Project Management: Manage AV vendor relationships and lead the AV integration for new facility build-outs or space improvements, from design through implementation.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of direct experience producing and technically directing large-scale, high-impact corporate events.
• Strong, hands-on knowledge of live production technology, including livestreaming software (Wirecast, OBS), live video switchers (Ross Carbonite, Blackmagic, Tricaster), and a strong understanding of professional digital audio mixers (e.g., Allen & Heath, Yamaha) and audio ecosystems like Q-SYS and Dante.
• Expertise with modern streaming and video transport protocols, including NDI, Dante, SRT, HLS, RTMPS, and WebRTC.
• Solid experience with video editing software such as DaVinci Resolve or Adobe Premiere.
• Experience leading the technical design and setup for AV in event spaces.
• Proven ability with enterprise video collaboration platforms including Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Webex.
• Exceptional troubleshooting skills with the ability to calmly and quickly resolve technical issues as they arise in a high-pressure, live broadcast space.
• Adept at translating a creative or business vision into technical event requirements and executing it flawlessly.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Desired

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Communications, Film, Broadcast Technology)
• Industry certifications such as CTS, CTS-D, Dante, or other production-related credentials
• Certified Technology Specialist (CTS), Digital Event Strategist (DES), or Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) certification
• Experience with lighting for broadcast, including basic design, coordination, and focus
• Knowledge of IT networking, firewalls, and multicast as they apply to AV and streaming

Additional Information

• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Travel: Up to 50%, as required.
• On-Site: This is an on-site role at our Cape Canaveral, FL or Kent, WA facility.

Compensation Range for: WA applicants is $100,997.00 - $141,395.10. Other site ranges may differ.

Culture Statement: Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations: Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check: Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check. Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation. Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical.

Benefits: Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program. Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays. Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local