Audio & Video Technician, Dance Productions

New York University Tisch School of the Arts

. Perform technical tasks for Dance and New Media productions, including lighting, audio/video, camera equipment, and streaming .

Posted 10/19/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $39 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in A/V technology, including setup, operation, and troubleshooting of audio and video equipment for live performances. Proficient in maintaining and repairing production equipment while supporting dance and media productions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

A/V Technology ExperienceStreaming Practices KnowledgeQlab Software ProficiencyAudio/Video Equipment OperationProduction Crew Coordination

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Hard Skills

Audio EditingVideo EditingEquipment MaintenanceTroubleshootingLighting OperationCamera OperationStreaming SetupIntercom Systems SetupAudio ReinforcementVideo Playback

Soft Skills

Ability To Learn New Technologies

Tools & Technologies

Mac OSQlabATEMOBSIsadora Software

Certifications & Qualifications

A/V Certification

Industry Keywords

Dance ProductionsNew Media ProductionsProduction Footage ArchivingLive Performance Sound DesignVideo Design

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform technical tasks for Dance and New Media productions, including lighting, audio/video, camera equipment, and streaming
Support stage dance productions and studio/classroom use
Maintain departmental equipment and storage
Monitor equipment pick-up/drop-off services
Provide equipment repair and installation support
Deliver and retrieve equipment for stage and classroom use
Operate specialized media equipment requiring significant training
Operate equipment during dance productions, including streaming performances
Capture, archive, and circulate production footage
Perform skilled equipment maintenance and repairs

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School diploma or equivalent
3 years' experience with A/V technology, camera and film equipment, and projectors
Demonstrated knowledge of streaming and production practices
Ability to set up, operate, and troubleshoot audio reinforcement and video playback
Ability to set up, operate, and troubleshoot intercom systems
Experience with Mac OS computers
Experience with Qlab software
Experience with ATEM and OBS
Ability to learn new technologies
A/V Certification preferred
Prior experience coordinating production crews preferred
Experience with sound and video design for live performances preferred
Dance experience preferred
Audio editing/live mix, video editing, Isadora software, and streaming software preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Union representation through Local 3882 (UCATS)
Equal Opportunity Employer committed to equal treatment and opportunity in recruitment and hiring
Green campus initiatives and commitment to carbon neutrality by 2040