Production​/AV Technician, Theater

[Currently seeking]

• Video-focused technicians
• Lighting-focused technicians

The Whitney’s Theater Operations team is looking for skilled Production Technicians with demonstrated experience in general theatrical production, corporate event, and screening room settings. We seek to fill a roster with self-starters who may specialize in one or more of the following areas:
Lighting, Audio, Video/Film, and Carpentry/Rigging, Networking & Show Control, and general stagehand duties (see details below). These roles are hourly and scheduled on an as-needed basis. They will contribute to the success of upwards of 300 annual events.

• Serve as expert in the operation and regular maintenance of the Susan and John Hess Family Theater and its theatrical systems, supporting other spaces as needed.
• Under oversight of Production Supervisors, provide hands‑on support for live performances, corporate events, dinners, receptions, artist talks, film screenings, and a variety of other events.
• Collaborate with artists, internal/external programmers, and internal/external production team members to ensure seamless event execution that lands as close as possible to the desired vision; accommodate technical needs or suggest creative alternatives when appropriate.
• Take pride in carefully ensuring that the best theatrical or cinematic experience is being delivered for events of any size
• Set up, test, and troubleshoot technical equipment and systems prior to events, working with the Theater Operations team to make necessary repairs and solve last‑minute issues resourcefully.
• Maintain and organize technical equipment and inventory across multiple storage areas, ensuring all tools and systems are in good working order.
• Adhere to safety protocols and best practices in all operations, ensuring that our visitors, artists, staff, and building are kept out of harm’s way.
• Serve as a general hand as needed in all areas, including for load‑in, setup, strike, and load‑out duties.
• Participate in regular training and cross‑training.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 5+ years of relevant experience in a theatrical/performance, corporate event, or equivalent setting. Interdisciplinary knowledge of other departments is a plus.
• Friendly and professional attitude—Technicians will work in close proximity to the Whitney’s artists & programming teams as well as high‑level rental clients.
• Exhibit strong interpersonal skills to “read the room,” adapting communication and technical approaches to align with the needs and vision of diverse artists, programmers, rental clients, and colleagues.
• Ability to read, understand, and execute technical drawings and paperwork.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 Suite, Google Suite, Dropbox, Mac OSX, area‑specific software and hardware.
• Available to work nights, weekends, and possible holidays.
• Member in good standing of IATSE Local 306, or willing to become a member.

• Comfort working at heights up to 30’ on ladders and personnel lifts.
• Ability to regularly walk, stand, stoop, bend, kneel, reach and climb in various positions to perform tasks.
• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move heavier equipment.

Audio

• Skillfully set up and operate audio systems for events requiring anything from a simple lectern mic to a 7.1 film screening to a 16-channel spatial audio piece accompanied by a live band with IEMs.
• Understand venue’s signal flow from input to output with the ability to modify, adapt, and troubleshoot both the analog and digital portions of the system.
• Utilize strong knowledge of software-based controls like Dante networked audio, QLab, Ableton, and Reaper to build organize, deliver, and record content…