Company Description
Our Mission
At Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission:
Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.
Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.
Who We Are
We take our mission of protecting the digital way of life seriously. We are relentless in protecting our customers and we believe that the unique ideas of every member of our team contributes to our collective success. Our values were crowdsourced by employees and are brought to life through each of us everyday - from disruptive innovation and collaboration, to execution. From showing up for each other with integrity to creating an environment where we all feel included.
As a member of our team, you will be shaping the future of cybersecurity. We work fast, value ongoing learning, and we respect each employee as a unique individual. Knowing we all have different needs, our development and personal wellbeing programs are designed to give you choice in how you are supported. This includes our FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees, our mental and financial health resources, and our personalized learning opportunities - just to name a few!
At Palo Alto Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work full time from our office with flexibility offered where needed. This setup fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. Our goal is to create an environment where we all win with precision.
Job Description
Your Career
Palo Alto Networks is looking for an Event Operations Specialist candidate with technical experience supporting live and remote events by utilizing audio/visual solutions in an enterprise environment. The candidate will support highly critical live events using a variety of audio and video technologies such as digital video cameras, video switchers, audio mixers, wireless microphones, speakers, and HDMI connections to video monitors. Candidates will also support remote/hybrid events using Zoom Meeting, Webinar and Events which may integrate with the hardware previously mentioned.
Additionally, this role will involve post-production work, including video editing using Adobe Premiere Pro and similar software, to enhance the quality of our event recordings.
Finally, the candidate must have experience in the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for video production and/or editing. Candidates must demonstrate skills in AI video tools such as Google Gemini Veo, MidJourney, Moon Valley, etc.
This is a full-time, onsite role located at the Santa Clara CA, office. There will be some travel involved for offsite event support.
Your Impact
Collaboration and Communication:
- Work closely with event coordinators, producers, and other team members to ensure seamless event execution and understand technical requirements to ensure all equipment meets event specifications.
- Communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders, providing updates and addressing concerns as they arise.
- Interface with executive management including C-Level execs to manage and run their events.
- Demonstrate professionalism and tact when dealing with customers and partners at all times
A/V Setup and Operation:
- Set up, operate, and troubleshoot A/V equipment, including microphones, speakers, projectors, cameras, and monitors
- Provide on-site and remote technical support during events, addressing issues promptly to minimize disruptions.
- Monitor A/V systems throughout events, making real-time adjustments as necessary.
Post-Production:
- Edit and enhance event recordings using Adobe Premiere Pro and similar software, ensuring high-quality final products.
- Incorporate graphics, audio adjustments, and other elements to create polished videos for distribution.
- Experience with leveraging GenAI-powered tools to generate creative video assets like custom graphics, animations, or synthetic voiceovers to enhance post-production quality and accelerate content creation workflows.
- Demonstrated aptitude for experimenting with GenAI applications to discover and implement novel techniques for automating repetitive tasks in video production, such as background removal, color grading, or scene analysis.
- A portfolio of created videos is helpful.
Qualifications
Your Experience -
Technical Skills-
- Minimum of 3+ years experience in related field (audio/visual services, videoconferencing, event production services or related systems) with the bachelors degree in the relevant field.
- In depth knowledge of A/V technologies including digital video cameras, display/projector devices, remote microphone systems, video switchers, audio mixers & video connectivity
- Experienced in video production equipment, formats & control rooms to include video matrix switchers, audio mixing boards, & various digital & analog video solutions
- Experienced with collaboration services e.g., Zoom, Webex, GotoMeeting, etc.
- Working knowledge of AI video production tools such as Gemini Veo, Mid Journey, Moon Valley, and the like
- Working knowledge of networking such as Ethernet switches, fiber optic & protocol suites i.e. TCP, UDP, HTTP, RTP etc.
- Digital media expertise with strong background and experience with various Apple/PC platforms and operating systems
- Post production experience with advanced editing tools (ie. Adobe Suite, QuickTime, Camtasia, etc) including Panopto editor a plus
Soft Skills-
- Excellent written communication, organizational & multi-tasking skills
- Must be able to work in a flexible environment
- Ability to interface successfully with internal & external clients at multiple levels
- Ability to travel to remote locations to setup AV equipment for meetings or AV rooms
- Detail oriented
- Excellent customer service skills
- Must be a team player
- Must be flexible and adaptable to changing schedules and conditions
- Must be located in a San Jose bay area.
Additional Information
The Team
The IT Event Operations team has an opportunity like no other industry: high impact work and the chance to change the future of digital security. This team builds materials for our partners, our sales teams, and our industry. Being in marketing at Palo Alto Networks means that you will be in the midst of the changes impacting our industry, and helping our internal teams, customers, and partners address the ever-changing threats we all face on a day-to-day basis.
Compensation Disclosure
The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $74000 - $120000/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.
Our Commitment
We’re problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com.
Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.