Technical Producer | Devcon 8

The Ethereum Foundation (EF) is a global non-profit organization dedicated to helping Ethereum become an open, decentralized infrastructure for the world. We allocate resources to critical projects when needed and step back when others can take the lead.

Since 2014, EF has hosted Devcon, an annual 4-day conference which has become the oldest and most prominent event in the Ethereum community (and arguably the entire blockchain space).

Devcon is the gathering for the global Ethereum community to build and use decentralized systems. It's a conference for builders of all kinds, with content ranging from the deeply technical to the profoundly human. Each edition moves to a new region and brings together designers, researchers, students, and creators from around the world, many of whom are intrigued by cutting-edge technology, decentralization, privacy, security, free and open-source software, and the potential for Ethereum to change the world for the better. For a look at past Devcon editions and their speakers, see here: http://archive.devcon.org/

Devcon 8 will take place from November 3-6, 2026, in India, a region with deep technical talent, fast-growing developer communities, and increasing crypto adoption. For more information you can review our website https://devcon.org/en/

Technical Producer

The Technical Producer is responsible for the end-to-end technical production of Devcon, the Ethereum Foundation's flagship annual conference. This role ensures flawless execution of all audiovisual elements, live-streaming operations, and technical coordination across multiple stages and breakout rooms serving 10,000+ attendees.

What You Will Do

Pre-Event Planning

• Develop comprehensive technical production plans and runbooks for all stages

• Define technical specifications and requirements for AV equipment, streaming infrastructure, and recording systems

• Evaluate and select AV vendors; negotiate contracts and manage vendor relationships

• Coordinate with venue teams on power, rigging, internet connectivity, and technical infrastructure

• Create contingency plans for technical failures and emergency scenarios

Livestream & Recording

• Oversee multi-stream production across all stages (typically 6-8 concurrent streams)

• Manage streaming platform integration and ensure reliable delivery to global audiences

• Coordinate with content platforms (StreamETH, YouTube, etc.) for archival and distribution

• Ensure consistent video and audio quality standards across all production outputs

• Implement redundancy systems for mission-critical streams

On-Site Execution

• Lead technical crew and coordinate with AV vendor teams during event

• Manage real-time troubleshooting and technical problem resolution

• Conduct daily technical briefings and coordinate with stage managers

• Monitor stream health, audio levels, and video quality throughout the event

• Ensure smooth speaker transitions and presentation technical support

Post-Event

• Oversee video post-production and content delivery to archive platforms

• Document lessons learned and technical improvements for future events

• Manage vendor invoicing and budget reconciliation

What You Bring

Essential Experience

• 5+ years experience in technical production for large-scale conferences (5,000+ attendees)

• Proven track record managing multi-stage, multi-day events with concurrent livestreams

• Deep expertise in broadcast-quality video production and live streaming workflows

• Experience managing AV vendors and technical crews (20+ person teams)

• Strong understanding of streaming protocols (RTMP, SRT, HLS) and encoding standards

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with video switching systems (vMix, Blackmagic ATEM, Ross)

• Experience with professional audio systems and mixing consoles

• Knowledge of streaming platforms and CDN infrastructure

• Understanding of network requirements for high-bandwidth video production

• Familiarity with recording and archival workflows

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication skills for coordinating with diverse stakeholders

• Calm under pressure with strong problem-solving abilities

• Detail-oriented with ability to manage complex, parallel workstreams

• Collaborative approach to working with volunteers and community members

• Have an ownership mentality. When you take on a task, you get it done well and on time.

• Able to work with a multicultural team.

• Experienced with organizing events is a big plus.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Ethereum or blockchain community events

• Understanding of decentralized and open-source ethos

• International event production experience

• Speak multiple languages

Logistics & Availability

• This role is fully remote, with in-person participation required during Devcon.

• We use a range of project management and communication tools, including Notion, Telegram, Discord, Mattermost, Google Docs, etc. You will be expected to gain familiarity with them (though prior experience is not necessary)

• Time commitment is expected to start part-time (˜20 hrs/week) in April 2026 and ramp to full-time around June as Devcon approaches.

• Flexibility to work nights and weekends is required, particularly leading up to and during the event.

• This is a contract role with hours billed monthly, which vary by month.

• Availability to respond across global time zones is expected.

• Must hold a valid passport and be able to travel, including to Mumbai, India.

• Able to travel to India in Q4 2026 and support Devcon on-site as needed.

• Comfortable working with a globally distributed, remote team across multiple time zones.