Job Description

UCB is looking for a highly motivated, collaborative, and detail-oriented full-time NYC Video/Live Theatre Tech Manager with an excellent understanding of comedic storytelling, cinematography, and post-production to evolve and oversee various video livestreaming, production, and integrated media workflows. Reporting to the National Artistic Director, the Video/Theatre Tech Manager is a solutions-driven leader and subject matter expert who sets service-level standards for the rest of the A/V staff. The Video/Theatre Tech Department Manager works closely with the Venue Manager and supports the needs of UCB's performance and learning spaces, including pre-production planning and on-site production activities for live comedy shows and other programming.

Successful candidates will lead by example with a see-a-problem-solve-it attitude, excel in project management, and team collaboration.

This full-time, exempt position requires onsite presence during rehearsals and live events 5-7 days weekly. This position is mainly evening-based but will require participation in UCB staff meetings and event production activities between 9am – 5pm on an as-needed basis.

Key Responsibilities:

- Responsible for the overall design, specification and budgeting of lighting, sound and video systems for all events UCB main stage and black box theaters

- Hire, train and supervise additional technical theatre staff; responsible for filling any emergency staffing needs in the tech booth during nightly programming.

- Determines the necessary technical supports, such as lighting, sound, staging, and special needs, necessary for events and performances presented at the facility in advance of production dates.

- Monitors the condition of equipment including lighting, sound, and rigging equipment; arranges for the repair and replacement within budgetary constraints; performs preventive maintenance on equipment; maintains inventory of all equipment and gear.

- Provide Artistic Directors, event producers, and on-site staff with clear technical documents for each event to ensure that the proper quality of service is met for all performances.

- Coordinate with Artistic Directors to advance all content needs with the external production teams.

- Anticipate and respond to needs and requests from Artistic Directors, show producers, and UCB clients.

- Ensure delivery of all video projects and assets are on schedule.

- Identify best practices for tech and video services and evolve daily operations as necessary.

- Oversee video collection and storage to ensure all media is archived appropriately and can be readily obtained.

- Point of contact to the tech department group email address. Answering all incoming theatre tech inquiries sent from performers, producers, management, while delegating information to corresponding staff members.

- Conducts technical rehearsals for performers based on needs

Qualifications

- Minimum of 3 years of live video production, broadcast, and streaming experience (theatrical, comedy, musical, special events), ideally with some experience in a people managerial role.

- Previous work as a Theatre technician, having run tech rehearsals and cue-based programming for a variety of performances.

- In depth understanding of digital audio boards alongside coordinating equipment with ability to troubleshoot equipment under pressure

- Experience with and strong knowledge of streaming video, video formats, encoding and delivery methods

- Familiarity with video streaming service KPIs, Multi-output systems design, including feeding a combination of projection, live streaming, LED and/or TV, and video-on-demand destinations

- Advanced skills in video switching and signal distribution equipment

- Professional video post-production skills (Premiere, After Effects)

- Proficiency with standard video related software such as, but not limited to, Playback Pro, and Qlab

- Working knowledge of video-related rigging gear and practices

- Strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as organization and time-management skills

- Availability and willingness to work extended hours, including nights and weekends, and be on call as necessary

- Excellent organization, planning, and communication skills

- A collaborative mindset and ability to work with varying and changing needs

- Ability to work independently

- Ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously and meet deadlines

- Punctuality, professionalism, discretion, and maintaining confidentiality are essential

- Able to lift and move up to 50 pounds

- An enthusiasm for comedy

Additional Information

Please attach one PDF in the ‘Resume” section which includes your resume plus a short paragraph detailing your experience.

Compensation:

- $70,000 base salary, DOE+benefits

- Please confirm that you are fully available to work afternoon/late night shifts.

- UCB Theatre is an equal opportunity employer.

- All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.