Theatrical Lighting, Projection & Audio Lead

The California State University; San Diego, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

CalPERS retirement

Health coverage

Tuition assistance

FlexCash

Campus events

Job summary

San Diego State University seeks a Theatrical Lighting, Projection, and Audio Specialist to lead lighting, audio, and projection across multiple productions. You will train graduate assistants and student technicians, coordinate budgeting and inventory, and collaborate with faculty and students to ensure production goals are met.

The role emphasizes hands-on technical leadership, ongoing professional development, and on-campus responsibilities within SDSU’s School of Theatre, Television, and

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in theater production (lighting, sound, or projection).
• Background typically gained through professional training or relevant college coursework and practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead for lighting, audio, and projection across multiple productions.
• Provide lead work direction and training to graduate assistants and student technicians.
• Coordinate budgeting support, purchasing, and inventory tracking for productions.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and students on production planning and execution.
• Maintain current knowledge of production technologies and practices.

Skills

Lighting design

Sound production

Projection systems

Training others

Tools

Lighting consoles

Budgeting software

Job description

San Diego State University seeks a Theatrical Lighting, Projection, and Audio Specialist to lead lighting, audio, and projection across multiple productions. You will train graduate assistants and student technicians, coordinate budgeting and inventory, and collaborate with faculty and students to ensure production goals are met.

The role emphasizes hands-on technical leadership, ongoing professional development, and on-campus responsibilities within SDSU’s School of Theatre, Television, and