The European Handball Federation is looking for an IT and event technology specialist, encompassing IT support as well as working with audio, video, streaming and event technology.
The European Handball Federation (EHF), the umbrella organisation for European handball with 50 member federations and headquarters in Vienna, is looking for an IT and event technology specialist (m/f/d) to strengthen its IT department. The role combines operational IT support with professional audio, video, streaming and event technology and offers an exceptionally varied working environment involving international events, congresses, livestreams, draw events and media productions.
Key responsibilities
- Event technology and live events: plan, prepare and deliver events, conferences, workshops, courses, and seminars; operate the EHF’s in-house venue for up to 150 participants, equipped with a 12 × 4 metre LED wall and professional audio, video, lighting, camera, and presentation technology; provide technical direction, media playback, microphone and sound operation, DMX lighting, recording and support for presenters and participants. Approximately 20 events take place in the venue each year.
- Congresses and international events: develop and implement technical concepts for approximately five to ten multi-day events per year, typically involving 100 to 200 participants; plan equipment; set up, operate, and dismantle event technology; coordinate external suppliers; operate professional audio, video, camera, presentation, conference, and digital voting systems; troubleshoot live and complete technical follow-up. Events include the EHF Congress, Conferences of Secretaries General, scientific conferences, Grassroots Conventions, the Women’s Handball Conference, and the Goalkeeper Summit.
- Livestreaming and draw events: prepare and deliver more than 30 productions per year; set up and configure camera, audio, and streaming equipment; manage graphics and video playback, streaming control-room operation, encoding, signal distribution, monitoring, recording and technical follow-up.
- Media production and recording: produce and record podcasts and other audio/video formats; technically support multi-day Master Coach courses, including practical training sessions in sports halls and seminar sessions; set up and operate the required camera, audio and recording systems.
- IT and meeting support: provide client support for employees with hardware and software issues; operate and support meeting and conference rooms, digital whiteboards, and video-conferencing systems; assist with internal and external meetings; perform fault analysis and general operational IT tasks.
- Equipment management, logistics and maintenance: manage, store and prepare technical equipment; handle transport and event logistics; carry out functional checks, maintenance and minor repairs; document technical setups and systems; continuously improve the technical infrastructure.
