AV and Production Technician - Performing Arts

Aldar Education; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 100,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldar Education is seeking an AV and Production Technician for the Performing Arts program at Cranleigh Abu Dhabi in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates. The role focuses on maintaining reliable audio-visual systems for teaching, performances, events, and school communications, with hands-on work across sound, lighting, projection, recording, livestreaming, and multiple spaces.

The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of AV operations and live production experience, strong problem-solving, and the

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in AV technology or related field.
• 3-5 years of relevant AV/production or performing arts experience.
• Hands-on experience with sound, lighting, projection, and livestreaming.

Responsibilities

• Manage, inspect, maintain, and troubleshoot AV equipment across the school.
• Set up and operate sound, lighting, projection, recording, and livestreaming for events.
• Provide responsive technical support to staff, students, performers and external providers.
• Programme and operate lighting systems for theatre productions and live events.
• Maintain technical documentation and ensure health and safety compliance.

Skills

Audio visual systems

Live sound mixing

Theatrical lighting

Livestreaming

Recording systems

Projection systems

Event production

Stage management support

Health and safety

Education

Diploma/ Degree in Audio Visual Technology

Job description

AV and Production Technician - Performing Arts Job Snapshot Role: AV and Production Technician - Performing Arts Location: Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates Industry: Education Management Function: Audio-Video Broadcast & Postproduction Experience: 3-5 years relevant AV, production, technical theatre, events or performing arts experience Job Type: Full-time

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates City: Abu Dhabi Emirate Industry: Education Management Function: Audio-Video Broadcast & Postproduction Salary: 9000-14000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer. Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The AV and Production Technician is responsible for ensuring that technical systems supporting teaching, performances, events, and school communications remain reliable, safe, and ready for use. The position combines day-to-day AV support with responsibility for complex productions involving sound, theatrical lighting, projection, recording, livestreaming, multiple performance spaces, and live performers. The role works closely with Performing Arts, Music, Drama, Operations, Marketing, teaching staff, students, and external providers. High-quality technical execution directly influences the professionalism of school productions, the continuity of events, and the experience of pupils, parents, staff, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage, inspect, maintain, and troubleshoot audio-visual equipment across the school.
• Support professional sound, lighting, projection, recording, and multimedia systems.
• Set up, operate, and dismantle technical equipment for assemblies, examinations, performances, concerts, productions, and school events.
• Provide responsive technical assistance to staff, students, visiting performers, and external service providers.
• Support AV technology in classrooms, meeting rooms, and other teaching or administrative spaces when required.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of technical equipment, accessories, consumables, and production resources.
• Identify ageing, unreliable, or unsuitable equipment and recommend appropriate repair, replacement, or upgrade requirements.
• Take lead responsibility for theatrical lighting systems, production sound systems, and technical infrastructure used within performing arts spaces.
• Programme and operate lighting systems for theatre productions, dance performances, concerts, musical theatre, and other live events.
• Mix and operate live sound for performances involving speech, music, microphones, ensembles, and orchestras.
• Design appropriate technical setups according to production requirements, venue limitations, performer needs, and audience configuration.
• Support large-scale school productions involving multiple performers, musicians, technical cues, and performance areas.
• Collaborate with the Director of Performing Arts, Music, and Drama teams to create detailed technical production plans.
• Manage sound checks, lighting preparation, technical rehearsals, performance runs, and show changeovers.
• Maintain theatres, auditoriums, performance spaces, lighting fixtures, sound equipment, cabling, control systems, and related production assets.
• Support stage management requirements where technical coordination is needed during rehearsals and performances.
• Provide recording and multimedia support for concerts, productions, presentations, and school activities.
• Configure and operate livestreaming systems for school events when required.
• Support parent events, open days, graduations, conferences, sporting functions, and community activities.
• Assist Marketing and Communications teams with recording, audio, video, presentation, and broadcasting requirements.
• Diagnose technical faults quickly during live events and implement practical solutions that minimise disruption.
• Carry out routine inspections of AV and production equipment and report defects requiring repair or replacement.
• Operate all technical systems in accordance with relevant health and safety requirements.
• Maintain safe working practices in theatres, auditoriums, stages, event venues, and technical areas.
• Ensure cables, stands, lighting equipment, electrical connections, and temporary installations are secured appropriately.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, equipment guides, operating instructions, and standard procedures.
• Support wider Operations and Performing Arts requirements when technical expertise is needed.
• Participate in evening, weekend, or after-hours events when operationally required.
• Complete additional technical duties reasonably aligned with the scope of the position.

Ideal Profile

Candidates should hold a Diploma, Degree, or professional qualification in Audio Visual Technology, Sound Engineering, Technical Theatre, Event Production, Media Technology, or a related discipline. Equivalent professional industry experience may also be considered. Applicants should have approximately 3-5 years of relevant experience in AV operations, technical theatre, live events, production, performing arts support, or a comparable technical environment. Strong hands‑on experience with professional sound, theatrical lighting, projection, recording, and audio‑visual equipment is essential. Candidates should be confident programming and operating stage lighting systems and should understand live sound mixing, microphone deployment, signal routing, and audio system operation. Experience supporting concerts, theatrical productions, musical performances, multiple performers, musicians, or live orchestras is particularly valuable. Strong troubleshooting ability is important because the role requires maintaining technical continuity during both routine school activity and live productions. Previous experience within a school, theatre, performing arts venue, concert environment, or professional events operation is desirable. The successful candidate should demonstrate strong organisation, calm decision‑making, professional communication, and the ability to work independently during technically demanding situations. Appointment is subject to appropriate safeguarding, background, reference, and police clearance requirements.

Skills Set

• Audio visual systems
• Live sound mixing
• Theatrical lighting
• Stage lighting programming
• Event production
• Technical theatre
• Sound engineering
• Microphone systems
• Audio signal routing
• Mixing consoles
• Lighting control systems
• Projection systems
• Recording systems
• Livestreaming
• Video recording
• Multimedia production
• Stage management support
• Technical rehearsals
• Concert production
• Musical theatre production
• School event production
• Auditorium technology
• Theatre equipment maintenance
• AV troubleshooting
• Equipment inventory management
• Technical documentation
• Equipment inspection
• Event setup and strike
• Health and safety
• Production risk awareness
• Classroom AV support
• Conference AV support
• Broadcast support
• Performing arts technology

Why Join Us

This role offers the opportunity to apply professional AV and production expertise within Abu Dhabi Emirate's Education Management sector while supporting a diverse calendar of performances, concerts, productions, sporting events, and community activities. The position provides significant technical ownership rather than purely reactive support, including responsibility for live sound, theatrical lighting, production planning, infrastructure maintenance, and event delivery. For an AV professional interested in developing deeper experience across technical theatre, live production, education technology, and multimedia, Cranleigh Abu Dhabi provides a varied operating environment where technical quality has a visible impact on school life and major events.

About the Company

Aldar Education operates a network of schools across the United Arab Emirates. Cranleigh Abu Dhabi is part of this wider education community and maintains an active programme of academic, performing arts, sporting, and community events. Its technical and operations teams support the infrastructure required to deliver professional learning experiences, performances, productions, and school-wide activities.