Associate Technical Director

The Metropolitan Opera(1 month ago)

New York, NYOnsiteFull TimeSenior$97,917 - $131,768 (estimated)Production

About this role

The Associate Technical Director is a senior production role at the Metropolitan Opera that supports the Technical Director in overseeing and coordinating all technical operations. The position sits between the Technical Director and Assistant Technical Directors, providing leadership across stage operations, new production development, repertory planning, and shop activities. It is responsible for ensuring that all productions, revivals, and special events are realized safely, efficiently, and in line with artistic intent. The role also manages technical documentation and cross-departmental coordination within the Production Department.

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Required Skills

Technical Operations
Stage Operations
Production Planning
Repertory Planning
Shop Oversight
Vendor Management
Project Management
Technical Drafting
Production Documentation
Scenery Construction

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Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Theater
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
Bachelor’s Degree in Design
Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture

About The Metropolitan Opera

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The Metropolitan Opera (the Met) is a leading opera company based in New York City that stages large-scale productions at the Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center. It presents a full season of classic and contemporary operas featuring internationally renowned singers, a resident orchestra and chorus, and top directors and designers. Beyond live performances, the Met distributes work via radio broadcasts, the Live in HD cinema series, the Met Opera on Demand streaming service, recordings, and robust education and community programs. Renowned for high production values and artistic innovation, the Met is a major cultural institution with global influence in the operatic world.