How to hire an event technician

How to hire an event technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step event technician hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an event technician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new event technician
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring an event technician, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   An event technician's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, event technicians from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of event technicians.

   Type of Event Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Event Technician	Broadcast and sound engineering technicians set up, operate, and maintain the electrical equipment for radio programs, television broadcasts, concerts, sound recordings, and movies.	$10-26
   Videographer	A videographer specializes in shooting and editing high-definition videos of different events, making them presentable to clients. They are primarily responsible for having their video equipment, coordinating with clients to learn any preferences or particular requests, capturing and recording from the best angle, and producing results quickly and accurately... Show more	$14-29
   Video Coordinator	A video coordinator normally works with sports teams to help them curate video footage of their games and training sessions. One important aspect of their job to travel away with the team for their games... Show more	$11-30

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Service
   • Troubleshoot
   • Audio Equipment
   • Visual Equipment
   • Windows
   • Video Equipment
   • Projection
   • Technical Support
   • Mac
   • Reservations
   • Meeting Rooms
   • Live Events
   • Perform Routine Maintenance
   • Event Planning

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   Responsibilities:

   • Maintain and manage multiple stages: FOH mix, monitor mix, and video presentation editing mix.
   • Convert VHS tapes to DVD as needed
   • Produce DVD's, CD's and video recordings of weekly service and special events.
   • Provide support for the engineering, furnishing, and installation of classify and unclassify video teleconferencing systems and video distribution systems.
   • Consult clients with purchases, networking tips and audio/visual setups to properly retrofit specific environments.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your event technician job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. An event technician salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, event technicians' average salary in kentucky is 59% less than in connecticut.
   • Seniority. Entry-level event technicians earn 60% less than senior-level event technicians.
   • Certifications. An event technician with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in an event technician's salary.

   Average event technician salary

   $35,674yearly

   $17.15 hourly rate

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   Entry-level event technician salary

   $22,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 5, 2025

4. Writing an event technician job description

   A good event technician job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of an event technician job description:

   Event technician job description example

   In partnership with Women Tech Network, JPMorgan Chase hosted an in-person Panel & Networking event on June 30, 2022. Please free to submit your resume to be considering for an opportunity across New York Metro.
   
   We are actively hiring! With 700+ open roles across Brooklyn, Jersey City and NYC, there is no shortage of exciting work underway. Opportunities span Software Engineering (java, python, front end, mobile, etc), Cloud Engineering, DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering, AI/ML, Data Engineering, Data Science, Strategy Managers, Agile Leads, Scrum Masters, Business Analysts, and more.
   
   If you are interested in learning more, submit your resume and you will hear from a member of our Recruiting team!
   
   JPMorgan Chase & Co., one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.
   
   We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.
   
   The health and safety of our colleagues, candidates, clients and communities has been a top priority in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. JPMorgan Chase was awarded the "WELL Health-Safety Rating" for all of our 6,200 locations globally based on our operational policies, maintenance protocols, stakeholder engagement and emergency plans to address a post-COVID-19 environment.
   
   As a part of our commitment to health and safety, we have implemented various COVID-related health and safety requirements for our workforce. Employees are expected to follow the Firm's current COVID-19 or other infectious disease health and safety requirements, including local requirements. Requirements include sharing information including your vaccine card in the firm's vaccine record tool, and may include mask wearing. Requirements may change in the future with the evolving public health landscape. JPMorgan Chase will consider accommodation requests as required by applicable law.
   Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans

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5. Post your job

   To find the right event technician for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with event technicians they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit event technicians who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your event technician job on Zippia to find and recruit event technician candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit event technicians, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new event technician

   Once you've selected the best event technician candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new event technician. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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