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Lead Sound Engineer

Min Experience

6 years

Location

New Haven, CT

JobType

Full-Time

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About the role

Engineers, executes and maintains sound designs for theatrical productions. Carries out duties while exercising a high degree of autonomy and discretion, maintaining high standards for safety and craftsmanship. Handles, moves, and maintains sound equipment. Essential Duties: 1. Participates in load-in, notes sessions, technical rehearsals, and strike of productions. 2. Creates, interprets, and executes sound production paperwork. 3. Collaborates with and advises Sound Designers and Engineers to obtain the necessary information to execute Sound designs. 4. Serves as the Sound Engineer for productions, outside organizations or special events using the theatre's venues as assigned. 5. Substitute for FOH Mix Engineer as assigned. 6. Oversees and participates in the maintenance and repair of sound department facilities, tools, and equipment. Manages documentation of repairs and service of audio equipment. 7. Assists in providing continuity in the use of sound equipment among all performance venues. 8. Facilitates purchase or rental of equipment and materials and assist in maintenance of sound department financial paperwork. 9. Assists in maintaining the safety, organization, cleanliness and efficiency of all sound department storage and workspaces. 10. Trains crew in operation of sound software and equipment. Supervises appropriate personnel. 11. Participates in creation and implementation of overhead rigging for sound equipment. 12. Uses a variety of complex tools, processes, materials, and equipment in completing assigned projects. 13. Attends appropriate meetings. 14. Transports equipment. 15. Assists other departments in load-in, notes sessions, technical rehearsals, and strike of productions, as assigned. 16. Works occasional nights, weekends and holidays. 17. May perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

sound engineering
sound reinforcement systems
sound playback systems
audio testing equipment
microphone techniques
QLab
audio control software
audio prediction software
live mixing