Senior Production Technician

Duke Careers•Durham, NC

20h•$21 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

Duke University is seeking a Senior Production Technician to play a vital role in supporting world-class musical performances, educational experiences, and special events across Duke's renowned performance venues. This position is within the Department of Music and offers the opportunity to blend technical production skills with artistic support. The role involves providing technical leadership and production support for concerts, recitals, rehearsals, livestreams, recordings, and special events in various Department of Music venues.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Technical Theatre, Music Production Technology, or a closely related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience supporting technical productions in a theater, concert venue, recording studio, performing arts organization, or comparable environment.
Knowledge of audio, video, lighting, livestreaming, and stage production technologies.
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced event environment.
Flexibility to work a schedule that includes evenings and weekends based on performance and rehearsal needs.
Commitment to safety, customer service, and operational excellence.

Nice To Haves

Experience programming and operating modern lighting consoles and advanced lighting control systems.
Understanding of digital audio consoles, audio networking technologies, and digital signal workflows.
Experience with livestreaming technologies, PTZ cameras, video switchers, and hardware or software encoding systems.
Working knowledge of IP networking, including switches, routers, and networked audiovisual systems.
Experience training and supervising student employees or technical support personnel.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional production quality.

Responsibilities

Lead the setup, operation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and strike of audio, video, lighting, livestreaming, and stage production systems.
Operate professional sound reinforcement, recording, livestreaming, lighting, and video production equipment.
Program and maintain digital and computerized lighting, audio, and production systems.
Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot production equipment.
Ensure all production activities are conducted safely, efficiently, and in accordance with departmental standards.
Coordinate and execute stage setups and strikes, including music stands, chairs, risers, pianos, percussion instruments, microphones, and related performance equipment.
Transport, position, and prepare instruments and production equipment.
Operate sound systems during rehearsals and performances.
Run lighting, audio, video, and stage equipment during live events.
Collaborate with faculty, guest artists, staff, and event stakeholders.
Record, edit, mix, and prepare audio and video content.
Manage recording workflows, session files, digital assets, and associated hardware and software systems.
Operate and monitor livestream production equipment.
Create and manage event broadcasts on departmental streaming platforms.
Coordinate, direct, and oversee student technicians, stagehands, graduate assistants, and contracted production personnel.
Provide training on production practices, equipment operation, safety procedures, and performance venue protocols.
Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Ensure compliance with all Duke University and departmental safety standards.
Maintain accurate inventories of audiovisual, production, and departmental technology equipment.
Communicate equipment maintenance needs, damage reports, and operational concerns to departmental leadership.
Partner with Duke Arts and Venue & Production Management teams to address venue-related technical issues.
Participate in departmental staff meetings, production planning meetings, and other collaborative initiatives.
Perform additional duties as assigned.