Senior Live Production Technician

Duke Careers; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 44,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University is seeking a Senior Production Technician to lead technical operations for concerts, recitals, and events across Duke venues. You will manage audio, video, lighting, livestreaming, and recording workflows while ensuring safety and excellence in production.

The role requires a degree in technical theatre or related field and hands-on experience in live productions, with flexibility to work evenings and weekends to support performances.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Theatre or related field, or equivalent experience.
• One year of experience supporting technical productions in a theater, concert venue, recording studio, or related setting.
• Knowledge of audio, video, lighting, livestreaming, and stage production technologies.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends based on performance and rehearsal needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead setup, operation, and maintenance of audio, video, lighting, livestreaming, and stage systems for performances and events.
• Operate sound, video, lighting, and livestream equipment to ensure high-quality execution.
• Program and maintain lighting and audio systems to support diverse production needs.
• Coordinate stage setups and strikes with faculty and staff to meet production requirements.
• Record, edit, and manage audio/video content for archival and educational use.

Skills

Audio

Video

Lighting

Livestreaming

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Technical Theatre or related field

Tools

Lighting consoles

Digital audio consoles

Video switchers

Streaming platforms

Job description

Duke University is seeking a Senior Production Technician to lead technical operations for concerts, recitals, and events across Duke venues. You will manage audio, video, lighting, livestreaming, and recording workflows while ensuring safety and excellence in production.

The role requires a degree in technical theatre or related field and hands-on experience in live productions, with flexibility to work evenings and weekends to support performances.