Theatre Production & Technical Lead

Broadway Across America Group; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and Holiday Pay

Health & Welfare Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

The John Gore Organization in Baltimore, MD, is seeking an experienced Event Planning and Technical Manager to oversee technical advance, staffing, and production requirements for Broadway engagements at the Hippodrome Theatre and M&T Bank Exchange.

The role requires at least three years in live event production, strong knowledge of audio, lighting, video, staging and backstage operations, and the ability to manage budgets, safety, and union rules.

Qualifications

• At least three years of relevant experience in live event production, theatre operations, audiovisual services or a comparable technical environment.
• Strong working knowledge of professional audio, lighting, video, staging and backstage operations.
• Ability to evaluate technical riders and determine practical production requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage the technical advance for assigned Broadway engagements, concerts, private events and other programming, evaluating riders, event schedules and production requirements with clients, touring personnel and vendors.
• Determine staffing, equipment and scheduling requirements for assigned events, balancing production needs, budget, safety and available venue resources.
• Serve as the venue’s technical management representative for assigned events, making operational decisions and resolving production issues within approved budgets, venue policies and delegated authority.
• Develop labor and equipment estimates and manage approved technical budgets for assigned events, evaluating production options and recommending cost-effective solutions.
• Manage technical readiness for assigned events and coordinate preventive maintenance, inspections and repairs with the Technical Director and qualified personnel.
• Oversee safe technical operations for assigned events and enforce venue safety procedures, applicable safety requirements and union work rules.

Skills

Live event production

Theatre operations

Audio engineering

Lighting

Video

Staging

Backstage operations

Communication with clients and vendors

Critical thinking

Job description

The John Gore Organization in Baltimore, MD, is seeking an experienced Event Planning and Technical Manager to oversee technical advance, staffing, and production requirements for Broadway engagements at the Hippodrome Theatre and M&T Bank Exchange.

The role requires at least three years in live event production, strong knowledge of audio, lighting, video, staging and backstage operations, and the ability to manage budgets, safety, and union rules.