Madison Elementary School District #38
Position Title: On Call Head Audio
Length of Work Year: On Call/Substitute
Salary Information: $30.00/hour
Department: Madison Center for the Arts
Supervision: Supervised by Technical Director
Reports To: Stage Manager Technical Director and Lighting Designer
This position is an on-call activated on a show-by-show basis.
Overview:The Head of Audio oversees the audio needs for the event or show ensuring smooth operations. They are responsible for managing audio systems and structures for crew and production.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 1-2 years experience of live audio mixing.
- Experience with Qlab TheatreMix and other professional live entertainment computer software.
- Professional experience with Yamaha Digital consoles
- Experience with Dante networks and Dante Controller (At least Dante Level 2 Certification preferred)
- Experience with and working knowledge of live entertainment multi projector systems and programming.
- Experience with both Audio and Video system network setup and troubleshooting.
- Experience with Shure ULXD and Wireless Workbench a plus.
- Ability to work closely with people in a professional and positive manner.
- Ability to work closely and creatively with design teams directors and other members of the staff.
- Proficiency with computers and standard office suite ability to generate and maintain professional level paperwork and tracking for each production.
- Ability to multitask while maintaining productivity.
- Ability to remain levelheaded in high-stress environments.
- Ability to troubleshoot under pressure and remain composed.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordinate with production staff designers and performers overseeing sound setup operation and strike for rehearsals and performances ensuring sound quality and troubleshooting any issues that arise.
- Ensure compliance with safety protocols and industry best practices is crucial.
- Serve as the primary audio contact for the event or show.
- Assist with event load-in setup operation and load-out.
- Manage and maintain the venues audio systems and equipment.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues efficiently under time-sensitive conditions.
- Supervise and mentor the audio team.
- Ensure compliance with safety protocols.
- Lead in facilitating all audio needs for all rental events/productions including the testing maintenance and upkeep of all audio equipment projectors and sound equipment in The Madison.
- Review sound plots to evaluate feasibility and implementation in The Madison
- Lead in preparing and installing equipment based on plots and designer supplied specifications; including but not limited to tech table set-up i.e. tables headsets and video monitors god mic etc.
- Collaborate to produce show-related audio paperwork.
- Maintain organized and accurate records of design execution for a given production. Make archival copies of all paperwork and show files.
- Adhere to the proper shut-down of all audio special effects stage equipment and other electrical appliances assuring that the theatre is left in a safe secure and appropriately lit manner and that equipment is locked in a secure place.