Live Show Automation Technician

Sight-; Strasburg Township (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Sight & Sound is a faith-based troupe in Pennsylvania seeking a Show Automation Technician to support technical elements, repair equipment, and run automation cues during performances.

The role involves troubleshooting lighting, projection, and communications gear, maintaining automation consoles, and coordinating with stage management. Flexibility for rehearsals and shows is required.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher preferred.
• 1–2 years electronics troubleshooting and live production experience.
• Knowledge of programming/operating video media servers.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including shows and rehearsals.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional service to Show Operations on technical elements.
• Repair lighting, projection, effects, and communications during performances.
• Maintain automation consoles, software, and equipment for shows.
• Operate cues from automation consoles with calm professionalism.
• Communicate show status with A&E, Deck Chief, and Stage Management.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Troubleshooting

Live production experience

Communication

Education

Associates or better

Tools

Video media servers

Automation consoles

Rigging equipment knowledge

Job description

Sight & Sound is a faith-based troupe in Pennsylvania seeking a Show Automation Technician to support technical elements, repair equipment, and run automation cues during performances.

The role involves troubleshooting lighting, projection, and communications gear, maintaining automation consoles, and coordinating with stage management. Flexibility for rehearsals and shows is required.