JOB SUMMARY:

Provides the Audio Department with expert knowledge in live sound operation, simple to medium complexity system design, installation, and system control. Collaborates with other departments and partners, with the conceptualizing/utilization of live audio systems for a project, event, or entertainment offering. Represents Entertainment Division to internal and external partners including but not limited to Senior Executive Leadership (up to UPR CEO), Events Sales, and national headline acts.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the appropriate installation, strike, storage, and maintenance of audio equipment within the assigned venue, project, and/or event in accordance with all applicable safety standards. Accountable for the design of simple to medium-complexity audio systems based on provided scope.
• Functions as operator of digital audio console and equipment for a live show or event from either a Front-of-House or monitor position that may include a live band or performance with wireless microphones and in-ear monitors. Ensures safe audio levels are maintained.
• Maintains and organizes material acquisition and installation. Communicates with team, regarding maintenance, troubleshooting, and show status to achieve superior show quality.
• Maintains inventory of tools, equipment, material, and other UO property, ensuring proper care, maintenance, and storage is upheld. Partners with Tech Maintenance to trouble shoot issues and escalate to Audio Management as needed. Ensures all daily, weekly, and monthly maintenances checks are completed.
• Ensures proper completion of all technical documentation, to include line drawings, as built drawings, checklists, SOPs, and other such documentation.
• Stays up to date on technology trends to advance production capabilities.
• Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SCOPE: 

• Accountable to strictly adhere to all policies and procedures, as defined by the Entertainment Department, governing the safe operation of all technical equipment.
• As directed, may assist in technical training and implementation of all training materials. Maintains and shares job knowledge and assists in developing Team Members

EDUCATION: 

• Technical school, Associate’s degree, or Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

EXPERIENCE: 

Required:

• Minimum 5 years of experience within the assigned technical discipline.
• Expertise of large format digital consoles, Audio over IP (AoIP) protocols, RF coordination, concert PA installation, SMAART software, acoustic modeling software, and computer skills including Microsoft Office.

Preferred:

• Minimum 7 years of experience within the assigned technical discipline.
• Prior experience within the professional theme park/theater industry in a technical capacity; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Required:

• Q-Sys Level 1, Dante Level 1

Preferred:

• Q-Sys Level 2, Control Training 201, Control & UCI Fundamentals
• Dante Level 2 or 3
• SMAART Technologies Software Certification
• CTS Certification

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Required:

• Expertise in low voltage wiring, standard audio connectors, component troubleshooting techniques, console signal flow/operation, system signal flow/set-up, in set-up of Audio over IP (AoIP) networks, mic placement techniques, installation of large format PA systems (L ’Acoustic K1, K2, Kara, etc.).
• Expertise in knowledge of digital audio consoles (Yamaha, Digico, Avid), proper usage/set-up of professional wireless microphones, RF coordination, SMAART software, and acoustic modeling software (Soundvision, JBL Line Array, EASE)

Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.

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