Assistant Lead Sound Technician

Position Summary Statement

The Assistant Lead Sound Technician – A3 works in the audio discipline, on a per call hourly basis, to support the work of the Lead Sound Technician, and the Assistant Lead Sound Technician – A2, and the goals/objectives of the Strathmore Operations and Production department. There might be occasions where the Assistant Lead Sound Technician – A3, will sub for the Lead Sound Technician, and/or the Assistant Lead Sound Technician – A2. This position reports to (in priority order): Lead Sound Technician, Production Stage Manager, Vice President of Operations.

Position Summary Requirements

A background in technical theatre and in the production of a wide spectrum of events, as well as a knowledge of typical performing venues’ sound systems including a variety of microphones and techniques, house and monitor mixing consoles, and routine care, maintenance, and security of same.

Position Summary Work Schedule

Daytime, evening time and weekend hours. Hours vary based on need.

Basic Position Responsibilities and Duties

Assist the Lead Sound Technician, and/or the Assistant Lead Sound Technician – A2, in the following manner to:

a) coordinate with artistic directors, and others, to determine the sound needs of each show;

b) assist in the selection of appropriate equipment, and to set up, test and operate or supervise the operation of said equipment, including the placement and adjustment of microphones as needed;

c) balance levels between dialogue, music and other sound effects and engineer the show as required;

d) coordinate rental equipment (not in-house inventory) in consultation with artist, touring sound systems engineers, promoter and Production Stage Manager as appropriate;

e) be aware of all applicable safe sound limits and regulations, and,

f) maintain and assist in the operation of Education Center and Comcast Lounge sound equipment if it interfaces with the Music Center equipment.

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