Director of Live Production

Role: Director of Live Production

Location: Greater Washington, DC Area

Type: Full-Time

About the Team:

Join a large, mission-driven organization that delivers high-quality live and broadcast experiences across multiple locations. You'll play a key role in leading technical production while building and developing a strong team dedicated to delivering exceptional event experiences.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead technical production for recurring live events, broadcasts, and special productions.
• Partner with creative leadership to bring event concepts to life through exceptional audio, video, and lighting execution.
• Direct live productions, making confident technical decisions in fast-paced environments.
• Recruit, train, schedule, and mentor volunteer and team members across audio, video, lighting, graphics, and stage operations.
• Oversee production planning, rehearsals, and event execution to ensure a consistent, high-quality experience.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain production standards and support ongoing technical improvements.
• Help develop future production leaders while fostering a collaborative, service-oriented team culture.

Core Tech & Skills:

• Digital audio consoles and live sound mixing
• Professional lighting consoles and programming
• Video switching, routing, IMAG, and camera systems
• LED walls and large-format display technologies
• Live presentation software
• Volunteer scheduling and team management platforms
• Wireless microphone and in-ear monitor systems
• Broadcast and live streaming workflows
• Audio-over-IP technologies (Dante, MADI, or similar)
• Basic AV networking and production system troubleshooting

Nice to Have:

• Experience leading production in a multi-site environment
• Large-scale volunteer leadership experience
• Stage design and live event production
• Preventive AV system maintenance and equipment management
• Experience supporting large-scale public events or mission-driven organizations

Why It’s Great:

• Lead high-impact live productions using modern AV technology.
• Shape the growth of a talented production team and mentor future leaders.
• Join a collaborative organization that values excellence, innovation, and meaningful work.