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AV Production Specialist

AnthropicSan Francisco, CASecurity
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Job type
Full-time
Posted
4 Aug 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Role Overview

The AV Production Specialist at Anthropic in San Francisco is an operational role with engineering depth responsible for managing day-to-day event technology and live broadcasts. This position suits an experienced live event professional who thrives as a calm, trusted technical partner to executives and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

Own the technical execution of live and hybrid events, ranging from small executive presentations to large company-wide all-hands broadcasts.
Serve as technical director and operate production systems during live events, including video switchers, audio consoles, camera systems, playback devices, and streaming encoders.
Build and manage technical run-of-shows, cue sheets, source lists, rehearsal schedules, and backup plans.
Direct contractors and onsite technicians during productions, troubleshoot issues, and communicate status clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
Manage the end-to-end event technology intake process, including request triage, technical scoping, and staff scheduling.
Execute preventative maintenance programs, recurring room sweeps, and equipment testing across event spaces and conference rooms.
Contribute to documentation, standard operating procedures, and runbooks while surfacing operational pain points to AV Engineering.

Requirements

Bring 8 or more years of hands-on experience in AV operations, live event production, or technical event support.
Demonstrated experience owning the technical side of live productions end-to-end.
Working fluency across event audio, video, camera, and streaming systems with the ability to diagnose complex problems.
Experience serving as a front-facing technical partner to executives and event producers.
Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in a relevant field of study.
Ability to work onsite in the San Francisco headquarters 5 days per week, travel up to 4 to 6 weeks annually, and occasionally work evenings or early mornings around major events.

Nice to Have

Experience providing technical direction for corporate broadcasts, conferences, or multi-camera productions.
Familiarity with the Q-SYS DSP platform, PTZ and professional camera systems, and camera control units.
Knowledge of video conferencing platforms such as Google Meet and Zoom Rooms.
Experience with live streaming workflows, encoders, encoding settings, and delivery protocols like RTMP, SRT, and HLS.
Understanding of network fundamentals for AV-over-IP, including multicast, VLANs, QoS, and bandwidth management.
Experience using ticketing and workflow systems like Jira to build intake workflows.
Background in coordinating AV contractors, integrators, and labor.

Skills and Tools

Video switchers and streaming encoders
Audio consoles and Q-SYS DSP platform
Camera systems, PTZ cameras, and camera control units
Playback systems and wireless microphones
Video conferencing hardware and software including Google Meet and Zoom Rooms
Jira ticketing and workflow systems

Salary and Benefits

Annual salary range of $285,000 to $325,000 USD
Competitive compensation and benefits package
Optional equity donation matching
Generous vacation and parental leave
Flexible working hours

About the Company

Anthropic is a public benefit corporation dedicated to creating reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems that are safe and beneficial for society. Headquartered in San Francisco, the company operates as a collaborative team of researchers, engineers, policy experts, and business leaders focused on large-scale AI safety research.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official Anthropic careers page to submit an application for this position.

Questions candidates ask

What is the location policy for the AV Production Specialist role?

This role is based at the Anthropic headquarters in San Francisco, CA, and is expected to be in the office 5 days per week. It also requires 4 to 6 weeks of travel annually and occasional evening or early-morning coverage.

How many years of experience are required for this position?

Candidates must have 8 or more years of hands-on experience in AV operations, live event production, or technical event support.

What is the salary range for this job?

The annual salary range for this role is $285,000 to $325,000 USD.

Does Anthropic offer visa sponsorship?

Yes, Anthropic does sponsor visas and makes every reasonable effort to secure visas for offered candidates with the help of a retained immigration lawyer.

What education is required to apply?

A Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience in a relevant field is required.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Anthropic careers page.

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