Production Technician Jobs

About The Position

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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs
• Generous retirement benefits
• Wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs