Part-Time Audio Supervisor

About BRIC:

BRIC is a leading arts and media institution anchored in Downtown Brooklyn whose work spans contemporary visual and performing arts media and civic action. For nearly 50 years BRIC has shaped Brooklyns cultural and media landscape by presenting and incubating artists creators students and media makers. BRIC serves as a creative catalyst and ignites learning in people of all ages and centralizes diverse voices that take risks and drive culture forward. BRIC builds Brooklyns creative future.

About the Part-Time Audio Supervisor (AS) Role:

The Audio Supervisor (AS) provides department-level audio leadership for larger more complex or audio-intensive public programs rentals performances and special events at BRIC. The AS is responsible for translating production needs into an executable audio plan coordinating audio crew and visiting teams and overseeing the readiness safe operation and restoration of BRICs audio systems.

Audio Supervisors partner closely with Associate Director Production Production Managers Production Supervisors and Lead Producers and may supervise A1s A2s and additional crew. The AS will be chief engineer as well as focus on system planning crew coordination troubleshooting and maintaining BRICs audio standards.

What Youll Do in the Role:

• Serving as the lead audio representative for assigned complex events and coordinating audio needs from advance through strike
• Manage and perform ongoing maintenance as needed
• Reviewing technical riders stage plots input lists RF needs playback requirements patch plans and staffing needs with Production staff
• Developing event-specific audio plans and assigning responsibilities to A1s A2s and other audio crew
• Supervising audio load-in system checkout line check soundcheck show operations and strike to ensure work is safe efficient and show-ready
• Acting as the escalation point for system signal-flow console networked-audio RF monitor and stage-patch troubleshooting
• Coordinating with visiting artists and engineers to integrate touring equipment media captures and workflows with BRICs systems
• Maintaining clear communication with Production Managers and Lead Producers about technical risks changes equipment needs and show readiness
• Supporting consistent system configuration equipment care post-event restoration and clear handoff of system issues or event notes to Production staff.
• Maintain troubleshoot and recommend improvements in Dante signal routing and audio patching between venues /spaces

Qualifications & Skills:

• Substantial professional experience in live audio including prior work as an A1 and experience leading audio teams or departments
• Advanced knowledge of digital mixing consoles system signal flow gain structure loudspeaker systems stage patching monitors playback microphones and RF systems
• Strong working knowledge of networked audio including Dante or comparable protocols and the ability to diagnose routing clocking and connectivity issues
• Ability to interpret technical riders and develop practical audio plans patching workflows equipment lists and crew assignments
• Experience integrating visiting/touring audio packages with house systems and collaborating with guest engineers
• Strong leadership delegation communication and troubleshooting skills in high-pressure live environments
• Dante Level II Certification

Youll Bring these Skills and Strengths to the Role:

• Ability to lead A1s A2s and additional crew with clear expectations while remaining collaborative and hands-on when needed
• Professional reliable and punctual
• Experience in live event production; performing arts concert and/or nightlife
• Ability to communicate clearly with Production Managers artists visiting engineers and crew on event and tech days
• Display a commitment to Equity & Inclusion and a desire to operationalize equity within the scope of this role.

Other Things to Know:

• Compensation: The hourly rate for this position is $55.
• Status and location: This is a part-time as needed role based in our Brooklyn office roughly 2-5 events a month and roughly 1-2 days of general maintenance monthly. Regular nights and weekend hours are required. Candidates must reside in the NYC area.
• Mission & Values: BRIC builds Brooklyns creative future. We advance opportunities for visual artists performers and media makers. We present bold work that reflects diverse audiences and speaks to the world. We ignite learning in people of all ages. We unite Brooklyn through art and creativity to build community and make change.

How to Apply:

All applicants must submit a cover letter and a resume outlining the ways in which their skills and experience align with our specific needs via our online application portal found on BRICs website. Candidates of color and from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply.

BRIC is an Equal Opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin age religion creed disability military and veteran status genetic information or any other factor which cannot be used as a basis for an employment decision.

Required Experience:

Manager