Production & Management
Technical Director Jobs in New York
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About the Technical Director Role
A Technical Director (TD) oversees all technical departments on a live event. They are responsible for the technical execution of the show, including calling cues, coordinating between audio, video, lighting, and staging teams, and making real-time decisions when issues arise. The TD is the highest-ranking technical position on most corporate events.
What You'll Do
- •Oversee all technical departments and crew
- •Call show cues and coordinate technical execution
- •Advance the show with the client and production team
- •Manage the technical timeline from load-in through strike
- •Make real-time decisions to resolve technical issues
Gear You Should Know
Intercom systems, Show calling scripts, Cue sheets, Multi-department comms
What Technical Directors Charge in New York
Based on Truss marketplace data for New York, NY. Your rate depends on experience, specializations, and gear ownership.
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