AV & Production Technician - Cranleigh Abu Dhabi
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About the Role
Cranleigh Abu Dhabi seeks an AV & Production Technician to support performing arts and events programmes. The role involves managing audio-visual equipment, lighting, sound, and production technology for concerts, productions, and school events.
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Responsibilities
- Manage, maintain and troubleshoot the School's AV equipment, including sound, lighting, projection and recording systems
- Set up, operate and strike AV equipment for assemblies, productions, performances, concerts, examinations and School events
- Take lead responsibility for the operation, programming and maintenance of theatrical lighting systems, sound systems and production technology
- Design, programme and operate lighting and sound for major School productions, concerts, dance shows and musical theatre performances
- Support recording, livestreaming and multimedia requirements for performances and School events
- Ensure all AV and production equipment is operated safely and in accordance with relevant health and safety regulations
Requirements
- Diploma, Degree or Professional Qualification in Audio Visual Technology, Sound Engineering, Technical Theatre, Event Production, Media Technology or a related field
- 3 5 years' experience in an Audio Visual, Technical Theatre, Production, Events or Performing Arts support role
- Experience working with professional audio visual, sound and lighting equipment
- Experience supporting live events, concerts, theatrical productions and musical performances
- Experience programming and operating stage lighting systems
- Strong understanding of live sound mixing, microphones and audio systems
- Experience troubleshooting and maintaining AV equipment
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Job Description
- Cranleigh Abu Dhabi is delighted to invite applications for an exceptional AV & Production Technician to join our school from August 2026.
- This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and enthusiastic technical professional to support one of the UAE's leading school performing arts and events programmes.
- The successful candidate will play a key role in the delivery of concerts, productions, assemblies, sporting events, parent events and wider school activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage, maintain and troubleshoot the School's AV equipment, including sound, lighting, projection and recording systems.
- Set up, operate and strike AV equipment for assemblies, productions, performances, concerts, examinations and School events.
- Provide technical support to staff, students and external providers during events and performances.
- Take lead responsibility for the operation, programming and maintenance of theatrical lighting systems, sound systems and production technology.
- Design, programme and operate lighting and sound for major School productions, concerts, dance shows and musical theatre performances.
- Support the technical requirements of large scale productions, including those involving live orchestras, multiple performance spaces and external performers.
- Maintain all theatre, auditorium and performing arts technical equipment, ensuring operational readiness throughout the academic year.
- Support recording, livestreaming and multimedia requirements for performances and School events.
- Provide AV support for parent events, open days, graduations, conferences and community events.
- Ensure all AV and production equipment is operated safely and in accordance with relevant health and safety regulations.
Minimum Educational Qualifications Required for the Role
- Diploma, Degree or Professional Qualification in Audio Visual Technology, Sound Engineering, Technical Theatre, Event Production, Media Technology or a related field.
- Equivalent industry experience will also be considered.
Minimum Years Of Experience Required
- 3 5 years' experience in an Audio Visual, Technical Theatre, Production, Events or Performing Arts support role.
Nature Of Relevant Experience Required
- Experience working with professional audio visual, sound and lighting equipment.
- Experience supporting live events, concerts, theatrical productions and musical performances.
- Experience programming and operating stage lighting systems.
- Strong understanding of live sound mixing, microphones and audio systems.
- Experience supporting productions involving multiple performers, musicians and/or live orchestras.
- Experience troubleshooting and maintaining AV equipment.
- Experience working in a school, theatre, performing arts venue or live events environment is desirable.
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