Ivoryton Playhouse - Theatre Audio Engineer

Audio Engineer is needed in Ivoryton, United States.

Client: Ivoryton Playhouse

Location: Ivoryton, CT

Contract: Temporary, Part-time, Seasonal, Contract

Job Description

Join our dynamic team as a Theatre Audio Engineer, where your expertise will elevate live performances and productions through exceptional sound design and technical mastery. In this role, you will be responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining audio equipment to ensure crystal-clear sound quality that immerses audiences and enhances every theatrical experience. Your passion for sound engineering combined with your technical skills will help create captivating environments that leave lasting impressions. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a vibrant, creative setting where innovation and precision are celebrated.

Requirements

• Experience: Proven experience working as an Audio Engineer within a theatrical or live performance environment.
• Knowledge: Strong knowledge of sound systems setup, operation, and maintenance in a theatre setting.
• Technical Skills: Experience with digital sound boards and automated board programming is required.
• Sound Engineering: Expertise in signal processing, EQ, and gain staging techniques to optimize audio clarity and quality during live events and recordings.
• Troubleshooting: Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot technical issues swiftly to minimize downtime during performances.
• Attitude: Positive attitude in time-sensitive, high-stress environments is a big positive.

Duties

• Set up, calibrate, and operate audio systems, including microphones, speakers, mixers, and signal processors, to support theatrical performances and events.
• Collaborate with directors, stage managers, and production teams to design optimal soundscapes tailored to each production’s needs.
• Monitor live audio feeds during performances, making real-time adjustments to ensure consistent sound quality and clarity.
• Conduct routine maintenance and troubleshooting of audio equipment to prevent disruptions during shows.
• Work with industry-standard interfaces such as Final Cut Pro, QLab, etc.
• EQ and program digital cues in our state-of-the-art Digico SD9 sound board.

Additional Information

This role is perfect for energetic professionals eager to bring their technical talents into the spotlight! If you thrive in fast-paced environments where creativity meets precision—and you’re passionate about delivering outstanding sound experiences—this is your chance to shine.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract, Seasonal

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person