Director of Production

About the role

The Director of Production provides strategic and technical leadership for the College's enterprise audio, video, lighting, and broadcast systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensures reliable, high-quality production support for academic, athletic, performing arts, and institutional events.
• Designs, implements, operates, and manages campus-wide live streaming, recording, hybrid event, and AV infrastructure.
• Establishes technical standards and best practices for classrooms, performance venues, and event spaces.
• Serves as the College's lead expert in broadcast technology, professional audio systems, video production, lighting integration, and AV-over-IP technologies.
• Collaborates with Information Technology Services, Athletics, Media Services, Music, Theatre, and other campus partners to deliver innovative production solutions.
• Supervises the Video Production Manager and student employees, fostering a collaborative learning environment and preparing students with current production technologies and industry best practices.
• Oversees equipment planning and replacement, vendor relationships, production safety, and venue technology planning while supporting campus renovation projects involving audio, video, lighting, rigging, and control systems.
• Contributes to cross-functional ITS initiatives and works flexible evening and weekend hours as required to support campus events.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience is required.
• Demonstrated expertise in enterprise AV, broadcast, and live production environments.
• Experience designing and supporting professional audio, video, streaming, and lighting systems.
• Managing production teams and working with technologies such as Allen & Heath digital audio consoles, Blackmagic ATEM systems, vMix, Wirecast, Vimeo, Canon cinema and PTZ cameras, Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft 365, and drafting software such as AutoCAD or Vectorworks.
• Experience with theatrical rigging, production safety, vendor management, project coordination, troubleshooting complex AV systems, and delivering exceptional customer service is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and collaboration skills are essential.
• A strong, demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the mission and vision of Grove City College is essential.

How to Apply

Candidates with the appropriate skills should send their letter of interest, resume, names of three professional references, and salary requirements to: employment@gcc.edu.