Production Placement - Video Technician, The Jungle Book
National Theatre Skills Centre Closing date: Mon, 28 Sep 2026
- Part time
- Under £10K
- Apply now
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Job Summary
Job Description
Production placements are one of our career development initiatives, they aim to provide opportunities for those currently underrepresented in the theatre workforce.
We are committed to diversity and access by prioritising individuals that we recognise are currently underrepresented in our organisation and across the theatre industry: individuals
who are part of the Global Majority, who are D/deaf or disabled, are from lower socio/economic backgrounds.
Production Placements aim to build on the existing skill level or experience of the placement, ensuring the opportunity offers the most impact wherever they are in their journey for a career in theatre. These opportunities are open to those aged 18 and over.
This opportunity is for someone interested in learning more about the use of video in live production. The role will provide the opportunity to shadow and observe the work of the
Sound and Video team (video bias), on The Jungle Book adapted by Anupama Chandrasekhar.
The role will be most suitable for someone who is interested in pursuing a career as a theatre technician with a video bias or video technician. You may have completed an apprenticeship or have other training or experience that demonstrates your interest in
technical theatre and/or video in live productions.
Key dates:
Application deadline: Monday 28 September 10am
Interviews: 14/15/16 October
Placement starts: 19-22 Oct (TBA)
Placement ends: Friday 13 November
The placement will be the equivalent of 8 days between the 19 October and 13 November to be agreed between the placement and the NT Skills Centre, ensuring that the placement will be able to observe key moments in the production process.
This is a 64-hour placement spread across 8 days that will be paid at a London Living Wage equivalent grant of £950.
Job Requirements
What We're Looking For:
A demonstrable enthusiasm and interest in video projection, gained through training or work experience.
A commitment to developing a career as a theatre technician/video technician.
A collaborative, adaptable approach.
The ability to communicate how this opportunity will provide a next step in their creative practice and career.
An awareness of/and interest in sustainability in the theatre production process and the NT's aims in this area.
Job Responsibilities
The placement will offer the opportunity to:
Observe the Sound and Video team rigging, configuring and operating projection and video equipment for live performances.
Gain practical insight into the setup, testing and maintenance of video systems, including projectors, screens, signal distribution and Disguise Media Server.
See how the team collaborates with the video and projection designer, production management and other technical departments to realise the production safely and effectively.
Develop an understanding of key production stages, including the fit-up, rigging, system commissioning, plotting, technical rehearsals and previews.
Learn about the technical workflows, communication practices and troubleshooting processes required to operate and support video systems throughout a producing theatre show.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Production Placement - Video Technician, The Jungle Book
- Salary: Under £10K
- Hours: Part time
- Artform: Theatre
- Role: Technical & Production
- Contract: Contract
- Closing date: Mon, 28 Sep 2026
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Job: Production Placement - Video Technician, The Jungle Book
Job: Production Placement - Video Technician, The Jungle Book
Organisation: National Theatre Skills Centre
Postcode: SE1 9PX
How to Apply
Please complete the application form
- Contact name: National Theatre Skills Centre
- Contact email: [email protected]
About National Theatre Skills Centre
Supported by UK Government investment, the new National Theatre Skills Centre offers resources, training and professional development, with opportunities available nationwide from entry-level to mid-career.