Assistant Technical Director

University of Wisconsin Madison • Madison, WI

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The Mead Witter School of Music seeks an Assistant Technical Director to work closely with the Technical Director to collaborate with a variety of stakeholders (ensemble conductors, music faculty, students, staff, guest artists, and student technicians) to produce live and recorded events in the Mead Witter School of Music. The position primarily oversees the audio elements of those events, but also supports other technical areas as needed. We anticipate the starting date of this position to be August 17, 2026.

Requirements

• Experience in music recording techniques and live audio reinforcement in professional concert settings.
• Experience in operating and maintaining modern audio, video, and lighting systems.
• Ability to monitor simultaneous production processes in a live performance environment.
• Previous experience training and directing students.
• Knowledge of and experience with modern DAWs (Pro Tools, Logic, etc.).
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work with undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds and levels of experience.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• High School Diploma required

Nice To Haves

• Experience with system installation (audio, lighting, video).
• Experience operating Yamaha audio consoles.
• Experience operating ETC lighting controls.
• Familiarity with video production processes.
• Basic knowledge of computer networks.

Responsibilities

• Provide production support for School of Music events, primarily in live audio, but also in video, lighting, and staging.
• Assist in troubleshooting technical systems.
• Direct the work of student hourly technicians.
• With Technical Director, determine and communicate staffing for upcoming department events.
• Manage storage and inventory of audio equipment.
• Maintain and enforce current best practices related to live and recorded music events.
• Provide input on audio/visual system design, equipment, and practices.
• Sets up, adjusts, connects, operates, and troubleshoots complex audio and/or video equipment and related peripherals in various environments
• Leads system design and installation of broadcast, streaming, and post-production related technology
• Schedules logistics and acts as station representative for remote production venues, and ensures required technical specifications will be met during on or off-site productions
• Digitally records, edits, and finalizes media in a variety of formats according to station standards and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations
• Tests and maintains equipment, and provides recommendations for alternative hardware and software to improve performance
• May serve as engineering team lead for on or off-site productions
• Trains staff on equipment, procedures, and standards

Benefits

• generous sick leave
• competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance
• tax-advantaged savings accounts
• participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees