Audio Engineer

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Locations:Scottdale AZ

Team Overview

As the Audio Engineer you will serve as the lead audio engineer for ADFs live and virtual eventsconferences seminars galas and webinarsowning front-of-house monitor and broadcast mixes so that every speaker and program element is heard clearly. Between events you serve as the primary audio engineer for ADFs Arizona studio and media hit studio capturing and mixing audio for video productions podcasts and live national media appearances.

Key Responsibilities

Live Event Audio

• Serve as the A1 for assigned ADF events designing and operating the audio systemfront of house monitors and broadcast/stream mixesto a high standard of clarity intelligibility and consistency.
• Design system and loudspeaker configurations for each room tune and align systems to the space and adapt to venue acoustics and house infrastructure.
• Coordinate and manage wireless microphone and in-ear monitor systems including frequency coordination RF scanning antenna distribution and battery management to keep channels clean in congested environments.
• Prepare input lists patch sheets stage plots and console show files in advance of load-in and communicate audio requirements to the producer venue and crew.
• Mic sound check and support presenters panelists and musicians briefing them on microphone technique and monitoring so they are comfortable on stage.
• Load in set up operate strike and load out audio systems including consoles amplification loudspeakers cabling playback and production intercom.
• Coordinate audio with video switching lighting and show control cues so that the program runs as a single rehearsed production.
• Diagnose and resolve audio problems in real time during live events applying redundancy and backup plans to minimize disruption to attendees and stream audiences.

Studio & Media Hit Audio

• Serve as the primary audio engineer for ADFs Arizona studio and media hit studio setting up and operating microphones mixers and monitoring for video shoots podcasts and interviews.
• Provide audio for live media hits with national broadcast outlets including IFB mix-minus and clean feeds to remote networks and confirm signal quality and levels before air.
• Record edit mix and master audio for produced content including dialogue cleanup noise reduction loudness normalization and delivery to broadcast and web specifications.
• Maintain and improve studio acoustics signal flow and routing including audio-over-IP networks (e.g. Dante) where deployed.
• Deliver finished audio assets to the standards required by ADFs post-production and communications teams and archive session files and raw audio for reuse.

Systems Maintenance & Readiness

• Maintain test and repair audio equipment and inventory including consoles wireless systems microphones and cabling and keep firmware and show files current.
• Prepare and pack audio packages for travel tracking equipment out and back and confirming everything returns in working order.
• Recommend equipment purchases upgrades and standardization to the Production Manager Arizona including specifications and cost estimates.
• Maintain safe working conditions during load-in show and load-out including safe electrical loading rigging of loudspeaker arrays where applicable and cable management.
• Observe hearing conservation and sound level practices appropriate to each venue program and audience.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Partner with the Live Event Producer video and lighting technicians and freelance crew to deliver a unified production and serve as the audio point of contact for presenters communications staff and event owners.
• Train and support other AV team members on basic audio operation so that events the A1 cannot cover are still well served.
• Conduct post-event review of audio performance and apply lessons learned to future events and studio work.
• Research developments in audio technology and recommend adoption where they would strengthen ADFs events and studio capabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in audio engineering music production media production or a related field or equivalent experience.
• 3 years of professional audio experience in live event production studio recording and post-production audio settings including primary A1 responsibility for events using professional-grade systems.
• Demonstrated experience with mixing front of house and monitors live for spoken word and music in rooms of varying size and acoustics.
• Ability to manage multiple events studio sessions and competing deadlines simultaneously delivering consistent audio quality with sometimes limited crew taking a show from load-in through load-out independently when required.
• Knowledge of live sound reinforcement principles digital audio consoles and the workflow of building saving and recalling show files (Yamaha DiGiCo Allen & Heath Avid).
• Knowledge of RF and wireless microphone systems audio-over-IP and digital audio networking as applied to production (Dante AES67) and the networking fundamentals that support it.
• Knowledge of broadcast and steaming audio requirements studio recording and post-production practices.
• Ability to lift carry and set up audio equipment and road cases and work from ladders or lifts where loudspeaker deployment requires it.
• Ability to travel to and work on-site at event venues including some evenings and weekends as events requireapproximately 20% travel (85% domestic 15% international; the ability to obtain a valid passport is required for international travel).

Preferred Qualifications

• Dante certification AVIXA CTS (Certified Technology Specialist) or similar industry certifications.

Pay & Benefits

At Alliance Defending Freedom we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to support your well-being and growth. While we do not disclose specific salary ranges our compensation is competitive with top non-profit law firms. Our benefits include 100% covered medical and dental insurance medical and dependent care reimbursement paid disability long-term care life insurance and a 401(k) plan with a 4% company match. We prioritize work-life balance with paid time off and 12 paid holidays each year.

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