Job Description
Job Description
Assistant Technical Manager
Department: Production / Technical Operations
Reports To: Production Director
Primary Assignment: Mahalia Jackson Theatre Secondary Support: Saenger Theatre Organization:
- Availability for nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours Preferred - Concert or live music technical experience - Prior work in a theatre, arena, or touring environment - Familiarity with union labor environments
ATG Entertainment Position Overview the Assistant Technical Director (ATD) is an entry-level technical operations role, and a member of the show run team rotation. This position provides on-site technical support during rehearsals, performances, and live events, with responsibility for troubleshooting issues as they arise and representing the theatre and ATG in a professional, client-facing capacity.
The ATD operates within workflows established by the Production Director. Task assignments are distributed based on operational needs and individual skill sets. The Assistant Technical Director works in close coordination with the Technical Director on venue systems and technical matters, while all workflows, task assignments, and reporting remain under the direction of the Production Director.
Core Responsibilities
Show Run & Live Event Support
- Serve in the show run team rotation during performances and events
- Monitor live productions and respond to technical issues in real time
- Coordinate with department heads, stagehands, and visiting crews
- Represent the theatre and ATG professionally to touring productions and clients
Production & Venue Operations
- Support advancing and event preparation as assigned
- Assist with load-in and load-out operations
- Support day-to-day technical readiness of both venues
- Assist with troubleshooting and basic maintenance of house systems
Training & Development
- Learn ATG production workflows, safety standards, and operational protocols
- Gain exposure to advancing, settlement preparation, and technical planning
- Progress toward increased responsibility as experience develops
Qualifications Required
- Interest in professional theatre, concerts, or live event production
- Foundational technical knowledge (lighting, audio, video, staging, or similar)
- Strong communication skills and professional demeanor
ATG Entertainment: Passion Behind Performance
ATG Entertainment is a world leader in live entertainment. Our portfolio of venues includes historic theatres, studio theatres, cinemas, conference spaces, and modern live music arenas. ATG Entertainment own, operate or program 64 of the world’s most iconic venues across the UK, the US and Germany entertaining over 18 million audience members each year.
Through our in-house Production companies and working closely with top producers and promoters ATG presents over 15,000 live performances annually, including Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, Stranger Things: The First Shadow, Moulin Rouge, The Book of Mormon, Dog Day Afternoon, The Lion King, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and Starlight Express as well as popular music and comedy shows.
ATG also owns a leading ticketing platform processing more than 18 million tickets each year for musicals, plays, concerts, comedy shows and a variety of other live events. ATGtickets.com attracts more than 40 million unique visitors annually. Headquartered in London and Woking, the company also has offices in New York and Cologne.
ATG Entertainment IDEA Mission Statement
At ATG Entertainment, our commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity and access (IDEA) is reflected in our IDEA mission statement: A stage for everyone.
Our stages are a platform for compelling stories – stories that are for all, by all, and of all. We shine our spotlight on our differences and believe that understanding and celebrating these differences makes us better global citizens. We are committed to strengthening the sense of belonging by ensuring diversity and equity in everything we do. We strive to make our venues beacons of these ideals in our communities. Onstage and off, we hold ourselves accountable for nurturing an inclusive culture, one in which everyone can bring their authentic selves, and everyone feels they belong.
At ATG Entertainment, we provide a stage for everyone.
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When you google us, you'll understand why we are worth applying! WE ARE THE BEST!!!