Director of Production, Hylton Performing Arts Center

About the role

The Director of Production plays a critical role in driving institutional excellence in production delivery, advancing revenue growth through rentals and partnerships, leading capital planning and lifecycle management of technical systems, and ensuring HPAC remains a competitive, innovative, and nationally recognized performing arts venue.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership, Fiscal Administration & Organizational Management
• Production Excellence & Stakeholder Engagement
• Facilities, Equipment & Safety Management

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Generally, ten (10) years of progressively responsible professional experience in technical production or live event management
• Demonstrated experience operating within a multi-venue facility, including spaces exceeding 1,000+ seats and concurrent event management
• Proven experience managing large-scale productions across multiple technical disciplines (lighting, audio, video, rigging, carpentry, and stage operations)
• Generally, a minimum of five (5) years of experience managing full-time staff, indirect reports, and part-time/hourly workforce
• Demonstrated expertise in production advancement, contract interpretation, and execution of complex technical riders and negotiation
• Knowledge of advanced theatrical production systems across multiple disciplines
• Advanced operational knowledge of counterweight and motorized fly systems (75+ line sets), digital audio networks (Dante/AVB), and advanced theatrical lighting systems and protocols
• Skill in leading large, multidisciplinary production teams in complex environments
• Skil in financial management, budgeting, and resource planning
• Exceptional interpersonal and diplomatic communication skills with ability to work effectively across diverse stakeholder groups
• Ability to align production operations with strategic, financial, and institutional goals
• Ability to manage high-pressure, multi-event environments, and resolve complex issues
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Proven ability to serve as the final escalation authority in high-risk, time-sensitive environments

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Generally, ten (10) years of progressively responsible professional experience in technical production or live event management
• Demonstrated experience operating within a multi-venue facility, including spaces exceeding 1,000+ seats and concurrent event management
• Proven experience managing large-scale productions across multiple technical disciplines (lighting, audio, video, rigging, carpentry, and stage operations)
• Generally, a minimum of five (5) years of experience managing full-time staff, indirect reports, and part-time/hourly workforce
• Demonstrated expertise in production advancement, contract interpretation, and execution of complex technical riders and negotiation
• Knowledge of advanced theatrical production systems across multiple disciplines
• Advanced operational knowledge of counterweight and motorized fly systems (75+ line sets), digital audio networks (Dante/AVB), and advanced theatrical lighting systems and protocols
• Skil in leading large, multidisciplinary production teams in complex environments
• Skil in financial management, budgeting, and resource planning
• Exceptional interpersonal and diplomatic communication skills with ability to work effectively across diverse stakeholder groups
• Ability to align production operations with strategic, financial, and institutional goals
• Ability to manage high-pressure, multi-event environments, and resolve complex issues
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Proven ability to serve as the final escalation authority in high-risk, time-sensitive environments