Touring Audio/Video Technician — Housing Included

Playbill, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Per diem $75/day

Job summary

MEPs, the touring production company behind The Hip Hop Nutcracker, is seeking a touring Audio/Video Technician to lead audio, support video, and serve as the technical point person at each venue.

Based in NYC and traveling across 21 cities, the role includes a weekly pay of $1,200, housing provided, and a $75 daily per diem. Responsibilities include load‑in/out, RF coordination, QLab playback, and collaboration with local crews.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of theatrical audio and video experience.
• Experience supervising local crews, including IATSE house crews.
• Knowledge of audio mixing consoles, signal flow, and RF systems.
• Proficiency with QLab for playback and MIDI cue mapping.
• Must be NYC-based.

Responsibilities

• Support the production design teams during rehearsals.
• Prep, restock, and maintain equipment for the tour run.
• Coordinate venue advance details with production staff.
• Fit house audio plots to venue space while preserving design intent.
• Set up, test and troubleshoot video playback with MIDI cues.
• Oversee audio load-in/out and adjust mix to venue capabilities.
• Coordinate wireless microphone frequencies and RF coordination.
• Direct and supervise local crew on audio gear cabling and patch.
• Run a performance track as needed.
• Track spending, inventory, and equipment condition.
• Cross-train with other departments.
• Assist with truck load/unload.
• Ensure rented equipment is maintained and returned.
• Keep production paperwork current.

Skills

Theatrical audio & video (5+ years)

Supervising local crews (IATSE)

Audio mixing consoles & RF systems

QLab playback & MIDI cue mapping

Physical lifting and endurance

Written and verbal communication

NYC-based requirement

Job description

MEPs, the touring production company behind The Hip Hop Nutcracker, is seeking a touring Audio/Video Technician to lead audio, support video, and serve as the technical point person at each venue.

Based in NYC and traveling across 21 cities, the role includes a weekly pay of $1,200, housing provided, and a $75 daily per diem. Responsibilities include load‑in/out, RF coordination, QLab playback, and collaboration with local crews.