AV & Production Technician - Cranleigh Abu Dhabi
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About the Role
Cranleigh Abu Dhabi is seeking an AV & Production Technician to support performing arts and events programmes starting August 2026. The role involves managing sound, lighting, and AV systems 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
- Provide technical support to staff, students and external providers during events and performances
- Support classroom and meeting room technology where required
- Maintain an inventory of AV equipment and recommend replacement or upgrade requirements
- Take lead responsibility for 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 technical requirements of large scale productions including live orchestras, multiple performance spaces and external performers
- Work alongside Director of Performing Arts, Music and Drama teams to develop technical production plans
- Manage rehearsals, technical rehearsals and performance runs from sound, lighting and stage management perspective
- Maintain all theatre, auditorium and performing arts technical equipment
- Support recording, livestreaming and multimedia requirements for performances and School events
Requirements
- Diploma, Degree or Professional Qualification in Audio Visual Technology, Sound Engineering, Technical Theatre, Event Production, Media Technology or related field (or equivalent industry experience)
- 3 5 years' experience in an Audio Visual, Technical Theatre, Production, Events or Performing Arts support role
- Experience 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
Full Job Posting
Job Overview
- Cranleigh Abu Dhabi invites applications for an AV & Production Technician to join from August 2026
- Support one of the UAE's leading school performing arts and events programmes
- Key role in delivery of concerts, productions, assemblies, sporting events, parent events and wider school activities
Minimum Educational Qualifications
- Diploma, Degree or Professional Qualification in Audio Visual Technology, Sound Engineering, Technical Theatre, Event Production, Media Technology or related field
- Equivalent industry experience will also be considered
Minimum Years of Experience
- 3 5 years' experience in an Audio Visual, Technical Theatre, Production, Events or Performing Arts support role
Nature of Relevant Experience
- Experience 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
Technical Support & AV Operations
- 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
- Support classroom and meeting room technology where required
- Maintain an inventory of AV equipment and recommend replacement or upgrade requirements
Performing Arts & Productions
- Take lead responsibility for 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 technical requirements of large scale productions including live orchestras, multiple performance spaces and external performers
- Work alongside Director of Performing Arts, Music and Drama teams to develop technical production plans
- Manage rehearsals, technical rehearsals and performance runs from sound, lighting and stage management perspective
- Maintain all theatre, auditorium and performing arts technical equipment
- Support recording, livestreaming and multimedia requirements for performances and School events
Events & Community Engagement
- Provide AV support for parent events, open days, graduations, conferences and community events
- Support marketing and communications teams with audio, visual and recording requirements
- Assist with livestreaming, recording and broadcasting of School events where required
Health & Safety
- Ensure all AV and production equipment is operated safely and in accordance with health and safety regulations
- Conduct routine equipment inspections and report any defects
- Maintain safe working practices in performance spaces, theatres and event venues
General
- Support wider Operations and Performing Arts teams as required
- Participate in School events outside of normal working hours where operationally required
- Create and maintain technical documentation, operating procedures and equipment guides
- Undertake any other duties commensurate with the role as reasonably requested
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