Senior Production Technician

Technical Production Specialist (Venue & Production Management) As a Technical Production Specialist, you will bring performances, events, and academic experiences to life in Duke’s theaters and mixed‑use venues. You will collaborate with artists, designers, faculty, students, and production partners to deliver safe, high‑quality experiences. What You’ll Do Operational Management – 30% Effort Participate in day‑to‑day Venue and Production Management theatre operations to ensure effective procedures. Install, maintain, and program all lighting, sound, stage, and video equipment for theatrical, musical, and other entertainment events. Operate conventional and modern lighting, sound, and stage equipment during rehearsals and performances, following audio or visual cues. Operate, instruct, and manage others using a variety of technical equipment including mixing, recording, rigging, projection, and video. Communication and Provision – 25% Effort Confer with staff and clients to ensure correct technical services for events. Monitor and track equipment usage for each event to ensure accurate event billing. Maintain effective communication with staff, university personnel, and production crews, ensuring professionalism. Supervision – 15% Effort Coordinate and direct student and contracted workers, assist in training new personnel, and supervise student organizations. Work in a team, managing expectations and demands of a number of people, effectively communicating ideas and needs. Scheduling and Safety – 15% Effort Maintain proper scheduling, break times, and start and end times for all event needs. Assure strict compliance with all safety regulations, requirements, and standards. Communication – 10% Effort Maintain open communication with managers, technical and box office staff regarding issues with events and theater maintenance, and attend department and production meetings as necessary. Other – 5% Effort Perform related duties as assigned to meet departmental, division, and university goals and objectives. Minimum Qualifications Education: A bachelor’s degree in technical theatre or a closely related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience: Four years of relevant technical theater or event production experience may substitute for the degree. Preferred Skills and Competencies ETCP certification (Arena Rigger, Theatre Rigger, Entertainment Electrician, or Portable Power Distribution Technician), or willingness to obtain within two years of hire. Knowledge of modern control and networking protocols such as DMX512, RDM, ETCNet. Experience with modern lighting consoles and advanced programming concepts. Understanding of digital audio systems, networking‑based audio transport, and digital audio consoles. Working knowledge of video projection systems, including setup, lens selection, signal routing, and monitoring. Proficiency with entertainment industry software such as Vectorworks, Lightwright, and QLab. Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills. Ability to work effectively under pressure and collaborate with individuals of varying experience levels. Benefits A collaborative and inclusive work environment. Exposure to cutting‑edge theater and entertainment technologies. Opportunities for professional development, including industry certifications. The chance to make a visible impact on campus life and the arts. Equal Opportunity Employer Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy‑related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status. Essential Physical Job Functions Certain jobs at Duke University may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and reasonable accommodation can be requested with Duke Access and Accommodations Services. #J-18808-Ljbffr