Director of Live Production

Turn2Partners; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Turn2Partners is seeking a Director of Live Production to lead technical production for high-impact live events in the Greater Washington, DC area. You will direct multi-disciplinary teams across audio, video, and lighting, ensuring flawless execution and a superior attendee experience.

You’ll recruit and mentor volunteers and staff, oversee rehearsals and event operations, and work closely with creative leadership to translate concepts into technically superb productions that meet brand

Qualifications

• Experience leading live event production teams and crews.
• Strong understanding of audio, video, and lighting integration.
• Ability to make rapid technical decisions under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical production for recurring live events, broadcasts, and special productions.
• Partner with creative leadership to bring event concepts to life through exceptional audio, video, and lighting execution.
• Direct live productions, making confident technical decisions in fast-paced environments.
• Recruit, train, schedule, and mentor volunteer and team members across audio, video, lighting, graphics, and stage operations.
• Oversee production planning, rehearsals, and event execution to ensure a consistent, high-quality experience.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain production standards and support ongoing technical improvements.
• Help develop future production leaders while fostering a collaborative, service-oriented team culture.

Skills

Live sound

Lighting control

Video switching

IMAG

LED walls

Wireless mics

Dante/MADI

Streaming workflows

AV networking

Tools

Dante/MADI

Job description

Role: Director of Live Production

Location: Greater Washington, DC Area

Type: Full-Time

About the Team:

Join a large, mission-driven organization that delivers high-quality live and broadcast experiences across multiple locations. You'll play a key role in leading technical production while building and developing a strong team dedicated to delivering exceptional event experiences.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead technical production for recurring live events, broadcasts, and special productions.
• Partner with creative leadership to bring event concepts to life through exceptional audio, video, and lighting execution.
• Direct live productions, making confident technical decisions in fast-paced environments.
• Recruit, train, schedule, and mentor volunteer and team members across audio, video, lighting, graphics, and stage operations.
• Oversee production planning, rehearsals, and event execution to ensure a consistent, high-quality experience.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain production standards and support ongoing technical improvements.
• Help develop future production leaders while fostering a collaborative, service-oriented team culture.

Core Tech & Skills:

• Digital audio consoles and live sound mixing
• Professional lighting consoles and programming
• Video switching, routing, IMAG, and camera systems
• LED walls and large-format display technologies
• Live presentation software
• Volunteer scheduling and team management platforms
• Wireless microphone and in-ear monitor systems
• Broadcast and live streaming workflows
• Audio-over-IP technologies (Dante, MADI, or similar)
• Basic AV networking and production system troubleshooting

Nice to Have:

• Experience leading production in a multi-site environment
• Large-scale volunteer leadership experience
• Stage design and live event production
• Preventive AV system maintenance and equipment management
• Experience supporting large-scale public events or mission-driven organizations

Why It’s Great:

• Lead high-impact live productions using modern AV technology.
• Shape the growth of a talented production team and mentor future leaders.
• Join a collaborative organization that values excellence, innovation, and meaningful work.