"Technical Director"

Job Details

The Technical Director reports to the Director of Operations and is responsible for the successful planning, execution, and delivery of all School of Music productions. This encompasses project management, technical coordination, effective leadership, and resource management to ensure high-quality outcomes for a diverse range of events. The Technical Director will proactively identify and implement best practices in production technology and cultivate strong business relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the primary technical liaison, leading communication and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to ensure all production needs are met.
• Oversee and direct all aspects of production logistics, including strategic planning, scheduling, crew assignments, and hands-on training for all non-academic production staff and student workers.
• Provide expert-level technical support and lead the troubleshooting for all School of Music production-related software, equipment, and technologies.
• Manage the technical execution of all productions, proactively anticipating and addressing the needs of clients and stakeholders to ensure seamless, professional outcomes.
• Direct all technical equipment management, including oversight of usage, maintenance, inventory, and strategic future purchases to ensure the School of Music remains equipped with cutting-edge technology.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation and records for all production systems, student worker training, and protocols, ensuring clarity and consistency across the team.
• Coordinate the creation of high-quality audio and visual media content related to production needs, as assigned.
• Manage the timely acquisition and distribution of event recordings and other media assets to clients.
• Fulfill crew roles in production as needed for nights and weekends to ensure operational success.
• Serve as an approved driver to transport equipment or the travel team, as assigned.
• Stay informed about emerging industry trends, technologies, and best practices, and strategically recommend new resources to administration.
• Lead the coordination and use of LU vehicles and trailers for School of Music productions and events.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Production Assistant staff Supervises 5-10 student workers

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Education and Experience

Minimum:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Music Technology, Sound Engineering, Audio Production, or a related discipline. 5+ years of progressive experience in live sound, event production, or technical direction within a music or performance-based environment.

Preferred:

• Master's degree in a relevant field such as Music Technology, Audio Engineering, Arts Administration, or a related discipline. 4+ years of professional experience in live sound or technical direction within a music or performance-based environment.

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Communication and Comprehension

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well articulated information.
• Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
• Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University.
• Strong organizational skills.

Problem Solving

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• Regularly required to travel in local area and on campus (per essential function)
• May be required to sit to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard.
• Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the campus.
• Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business.
• Regularly lift 50 or fewer pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is frequently changing. Functions of this position’s responsibility often require one to work after normal business hours and sometimes for long shifts. Some projects are completed in a climate-controlled office setting and other projects complete are outdoors.

Driving Requirements

Use of one’s personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) is required for travel in the performance of the essential functions of this position. Proof of a valid Virginia driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, and liability insurance is required.

Target Hire Date
2025-11-03

Time Type
Full time

Location
Lynchburg - In Office