Audio Engineer

Eugene O'Neill Theater Center•Waterford, CT

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Audio Assistant/Engineer (A1) Reports to: Audio Supervisor Department: Production Compensation: $5500 stipend, housing and meals Dates: Mid-May to Mid-August Duties may include, but are not limited to: Assist with audio load-in and load-out of the O’Neill’s two indoor and two outdoor performance spaces Maintain equipment in performance spaces and in the on-site Pub Help ensure the safety and functionality of the sound systems for the two outdoor and two indoor performance spaces Prepare soundboards and equipment for shows as well as maintain the quality of sound throughout a performance Check sound levels and make sure the equipment is functioning correctly, set up equipment for rehearsals and performances, run sound checks Act as sound engineer for rehearsals and performances and other events as assigned Work directly with designers and collaborate with artistic staff from each of the O’Neill’s four summer conferences to best support the performances from a sound standpoint Support other departments as directed Ideal Candidates: The ideal candidate is an early-career professional with knowledge of sound equipment capabilities and an interest in audio production who is able to react quickly and creatively solve issues that arise. Candidates must be organized, flexible, and responsible, possess excellent communication skills, and have a keen attention to detail. They must be proficient in audio mixing, digital audio networking, and QLab software. Candidates should be able to lift up to 50 lbs., be comfortable with heights, and be able to work overhead for a sustained amount of time. An interest in new work development is a plus.

Requirements

Knowledge of sound equipment capabilities
An interest in audio production
Able to react quickly and creatively solve issues that arise
Organized, flexible, and responsible
Possess excellent communication skills
Have a keen attention to detail
Proficient in audio mixing, digital audio networking, and QLab software
Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Comfortable with heights
Able to work overhead for a sustained amount of time

Nice To Haves

An interest in new work development

Responsibilities

Assist with audio load-in and load-out of the O’Neill’s two indoor and two outdoor performance spaces
Maintain equipment in performance spaces and in the on-site Pub
Help ensure the safety and functionality of the sound systems for the two outdoor and two indoor performance spaces
Prepare soundboards and equipment for shows as well as maintain the quality of sound throughout a performance
Check sound levels and make sure the equipment is functioning correctly, set up equipment for rehearsals and performances, run sound checks
Act as sound engineer for rehearsals and performances and other events as assigned
Work directly with designers and collaborate with artistic staff from each of the O’Neill’s four summer conferences to best support the performances from a sound standpoint
Support other departments as directed