Theatrical Lighting, Projection & Audio Lead

San Diego State University; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

CalPERS pension

Health coverage

Tuition fee waiver

Job summary

Theatrical Lighting, Projection, and Audio Specialist is requested by San Diego State University to support technical production for theatre programs in the School of Theatre, Television, and Film. The role oversees lighting, audio, and projection systems and provides hands-on training to graduate assistants and student technicians.

With 1–2 years of relevant theater production experience and advanced knowledge of production systems, you will manage budgets, installations, and collaborations

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience working for a theater, repertory or stock company in lighting, sound and/or projections.
• Equivalent to three years of experience providing instructional support services in lighting, sound and/or projections for a related unit or discipline.

Responsibilities

• Technical Production: lead lighting, audio, and projection support across multiple productions with advanced knowledge.
• Lead Work Direction: provide training and day‑to‑day guidance to Graduate Assistants and student technicians; ensure safe practices.
• Operations & Resource Coordination: budgeting support, purchasing, inventory tracking, and materials organization for concurrent productions.
• Collaboration & Production Coordination: coordinate with faculty, staff, and students for production planning and scheduling.
• Professional Development: stay current with production technologies and practices.

Skills

Lighting production

Sound production

Projections

Lead/Team leadership

Training & mentoring

Job description

Theatrical Lighting, Projection, and Audio Specialist is requested by San Diego State University to support technical production for theatre programs in the School of Theatre, Television, and Film. The role oversees lighting, audio, and projection systems and provides hands-on training to graduate assistants and student technicians.

With 1–2 years of relevant theater production experience and advanced knowledge of production systems, you will manage budgets, installations, and collaborations