Brandeis University: Sound Supervisor and Engineer (PT)

Sound Engineer is needed in Waltham, United States.

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Client: Brandeis University

Location: Waltham, MA

Contract: Part Time

Responsibilities:

• Manage sound department including, but not limited to maintenance of sound stock and equipment, ensuring all equipment is safe and operational
• Maintain sound shops and systems including control consoles and infrastructure in three theaters
• Upgrade and maintain related software and documentation for designer use
• Manage sound budgets including, but not limited to show budgets, stock, and work-study budgets
• Ensure timesheets are complete, accurate, and timely
• Execute/facilitate sound designs for departmental shows
• Purchase, installation, and rental of sound-related equipment and supplies
• Hire/training over-hire and student sound crews
• Oversee sound load-ins and strikes
• Serve as the lead Audio Engineer
• Operate audio consoles in a FOH (Front of House) or Monitor capacity
• Program audio playback systems
• Coordinate frequency for wireless equipment
• Facilitate sound needs for university and non-university events in Spingold Theater Center
• Attend and participate in production, department, and university meetings, trainings, committees, and events

Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• 3-5 years work-related experience required, 1-2 years of supervisory experience preferred
• Must have advanced skills in theatrical sound
• Several years of theatrical sound training or equivalent professional experience required and basic sound technician/engineer experience preferred
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite
• Knowledge of Recording, Playback and Show Control software including Qlab or similar
• Understanding of and basic proficiency with computer-aided drafting preferred
• Familiarity with Clear Com headset systems, digital mixing consoles, and wireless microphones and their frequency coordination
• Familiarity with proper rigging procedures for speakers and other audio components
• This position will also support video and projection needs in conjunction with the Lighting Director