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.