Audio & Video Technician (m/f/d) for the “Münchner Volkstheater”

The Münchner Volkstheater is one of Munich’s leading spoken-word theaters. In October 2021, the Münchner Volkstheater reopened in the Schlachthofviertel district. The theater has three stages. Christian Stückl has been the artistic director since 2002. He reopened the theater and established a new identity with young directors and a young ensemble. The program is complemented by readings, concerts, and panel discussions. Since 2005, the annual “Radikal jung” festival for young directors has been held. With “Radikal jung,” the Munich Volkstheater presents successful productions by emerging directors. The festival supports young talents who have distinguished themselves in the German and European theater scene with their work.

Münchner Volkstheater GmbH is seeking a full-time (39 hours/week) Audio & Video Technician (m/f/d) to start as soon as possible. 

Your responsibilities: 

• Project-based support for theater productions (rehearsals and performances) in the areas of audio & Video

• Setting up projectors, controlling media servers, feeding in video content and live images

• Setting up, dismantling, and operating audio mixing consoles and sound reinforcement systems

• Content creation, recording, and post-production in the field of audio and video

• Planning and designing appropriate innovative technical solutions, contributing to artistic processes, and implementing the production team’s requests

• Collaboration with artistic production teams, particularly in the role of an interface between art and technology

• Preparation and execution of guest performances

• Maintenance, repair, and upkeep of video, audio, and network technology

We offer:

• A secure job in a central location in Munich

• An established team of friendly, dedicated colleagues

• Diverse tasks in an artistic and technical environment

• A permanent employment contract under the TVöD with a Munich allowance, annual bonus, theater operations allowance, arbitration allowance, sunday and holiday bonuses

• public transportation subsidy, Jobrad bike leasing 

As a company of the City of Munich, the Münchner Volkstheater actively promotes equality among all employees. We therefore welcome all applications regardless of cultural and social background, age, religion, ideology, disability, or sexual identity. Severely disabled applicants will be given preference in cases of equal qualifications, taking into account all circumstances of the individual case. Part-time employment is generally possible, subject to operational requirements.

Your Profile:

• Completed training as an event technician with a focus on media technology, a degree in media or event technology, or similar artistic-technical training 

• With relevant professional experience in media technology, career changers are also welcome 

• Knowledge of recording and playback software Audio: Ableton Live, Nuendo, Qlab Video: Pandoras Box, DaVinci Resolve

• Independent and meticulous work ethic, team spirit, communication skills, reliability, quick learning ability, sense of responsibility, and resilience

• Willingness to work flexible hours typical in the theater industry (evening shifts, work on Sundays and holidays)

• Willingness and ability to lift and carry heavy loads, as well as to work on fixed and freestanding tall ladders or lifting platforms

• Good networking and PC skills, Proficiency in standard Office programs 

• Class B driver’s license and willingness to drive the theater’s vehicles

• Foreign language skills: English (fluent in both spoken and written)