Theatrical Lighting, Projection, and Audio Specialist (Performing Arts Technician II)

About the role

The School of Theatre, Television, and Film (TTF) in the College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts is seeking a Theatrical Lighting, Projection, and Audio Specialist to support and guide technical production aspects for TTF theatre productions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a lead for lighting, audio, and projection support across multiple productions, applying working to advanced knowledge of production systems and design principles to implement designs, effects, and installations under general direction.
• Provide lead work direction, training, and day-to-day guidance to Graduate Assistants and student technicians, ensuring safe work practices and effective execution of assigned production tasks.
• Cook up budgeting support, purchasing, and inventory tracking; assist in organizing materials and managing multiple concurrent production needs.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and students to support production planning, scheduling, and execution, ensuring alignment with production goals.
• Maintain current knowledge of production technologies and practices and participate in professional development opportunities as appropriate.

Qualifications

• One to two years of experience working for a theater, repertory or stock company engaged in the applicable production specialty such as costume construction, stage and set construction, lighting production, and/or sound/audio production.
• Equivalent to three years of experience providing instructional support services in lighting, sound and/or projections for a related unit or discipline.

Benefits

Full benefits package includes generous time off, retirement, health coverage, education support, and optional offerings such as FlexCash, life and disability insurance, legal and pet plans. The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego.

Pay

Compensation Step placement will be determined based on relevant qualifications and professional experience, in alignment with the department’s budget and equity guidelines. Initial step placement is not expected to exceed Step 2 ($4,213) for highly qualified candidates.

Schedule

Standard SDSU work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.