Head of Live Entertainment Tech

CIRCUIT OF THE AMERICAS LLC; Del Valle (CA); Sur place; USD 110 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Circuit of The Americas (COTA) is seeking a Manager, Technical Entertainment to lead the technical execution and ongoing maintenance of all live entertainment offerings at COTALAND. You will oversee show systems, crews, and daily operations to deliver safe, reliable, and high-quality experiences for guests.

The ideal candidate has expert knowledge of show control, audio, lighting, video, and networking, with hands-on experience managing teams in a theme park or live entertainment setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in technical entertainment, live production, or theme park operations.
• Expert-level knowledge of show control systems (Alcorn McBride preferred), programming, and system integration.
• Advanced experience with audio systems including mixing consoles, signal flow, and system tuning.
• Strong knowledge of lighting systems, control protocols, and programming.
• Experience with networking for show systems including IP-based control and media distribution.
• Hands-on experience with LED screen systems, media servers, and video playback technologies.

Responsabilités

• Oversee all technical aspects of live entertainment including stage shows, atmospheric entertainment, character experiences, seasonal events, rehearsals and park-wide activations.
• Manage and maintain show control systems, including programming, troubleshooting, and system optimization.
• Ensure proper operation, integration, and maintenance of audio, lighting, video, and special effects systems across the park.
• Oversee LED screen systems including maintenance, calibration, content playback, and troubleshooting.
• Lead networking coordination for entertainment systems, ensuring reliable connectivity between control systems, media servers, and show elements.
• Collaborate with vendors and integrators on system installs, upgrades, and commissioning.
• Lead, train, and supervise technical entertainment staff including technicians, operators, and stagehands.
• Develop staffing plans, schedules, and coverage for daily operations, rehearsals, and special events.
• Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and high-performance standards within the technical team.
• Provide ongoing training and development in show systems, safety procedures, and technical skills.
• Ensure all shows and technical elements are maintained to performance-ready standards at all times.
• Create and implement preventative maintenance programs for all entertainment technical systems.
• Quickly troubleshoot and resolve technical issues to minimize downtime and maintain guest experience.
• Partner with Creative and Production teams to maintain show integrity and artistic intent.

Connaissances

Show control systems

Programming

Audio systems

Lighting

Video systems

Networking for show systems

Team leadership

Troubleshooting

Microsoft Office

Outils

Alcorn McBride

Media servers

LED screens

Content playback

Description du poste

Circuit of The Americas (COTA) is seeking a Manager, Technical Entertainment to lead the technical execution and ongoing maintenance of all live entertainment offerings at COTALAND. You will oversee show systems, crews, and daily operations to deliver safe, reliable, and high-quality experiences for guests.

The ideal candidate has expert knowledge of show control, audio, lighting, video, and networking, with hands-on experience managing teams in a theme park or live entertainment setting.