Padres Audio Technician

San Diego Padres•San Diego, CA

3d•$21 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

San Diego Padres Commitment : The San Diego Padres are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for our employees. We strive to create an environment for everyone by including perspectives from backgrounds that vary by race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, and national origin. If you are not sure you’re 100% qualified but are up for the challenge – we want you to apply. We believe skills are transferable and passion for our mission goes a long way. San Diego Padres Petco Park Promise: Our service values drive our behaviors to create the best experience for all our guests who visit Petco Park. As a team member at Petco Park, we genuinely and passionately care about our guests, our ballpark and each other. We make meaningful and memorable connections that set us apart from other venues and experiences. Each position on our team actively lives out this nonnegotiable commitment every day to CARE, CONNECT, EXCEED. Your role as an Audio Technician: You will be primarily responsible for ensuring audio for Padres games, non-baseball events, and/or special events held at Petco Park are executed to perfection.

Requirements

Being consistent, punctual, and having reliable attendance
Having expert knowledge and proficiency in audio system flow and operation of microphones, speakers, amplifiers, and digital/analog audio mixers
Having expert understanding of Mic and Line input signal flow and basic knowledge with software for distributed audio systems
Having excellent communication skills and a positive, energetic personality
Possessing proficient computer skills with the ability to multi-task and react quickly to game action with attention to detail
Having strong knowledge of baseball and the Padres organization
Possessing a high degree of discretion, integrity, and accountability
Having a strong ability to work well with others in a collaborative, respectful manner in a high-stress, team-oriented environment
Must be at least 18 years of age by the start of employment
Bachelor’s degree preferred; or 4 years’ experience in equivalent relevant job in audio production, entertainment/scoreboard/TV station/hotel control room facility
Must be available to work flexible hours for a variety of shifts, which may include Padres home/road games, special events, non-baseball events, evenings, weekends, and holidays
Minimum physical requirements: able to travel to and gain access to various areas of the ballpark for prolonged periods of time; able to lift and transport up to 50 pounds
As a condition of employment, you must successfully complete all post-offer, pre-employment requirements, including but not limited to a background check

Nice To Haves

Being bi-lingual in English/Spanish is a plus but not necessary

Responsibilities

Exemplifying our Petco Park Promise: CARE, CONNECT, EXCEED by proactively welcoming all guests to the ballpark and consistently strive to exceed all guests’ expectations
Operating various audio mixing boards, microphones, and speaker setups; controlling audio within the ballpark and event spaces during Padres games, special events, and/or non-baseball events, and working as a team and/or independently on audio setups
Running mics, mic stands, stage wedges, stage snakes, and other cables for opening acts during various events
Performing line and sound checks before live events to ensure all equipment is working correctly
Operating control consoles during live events to monitor and adjust audio levels for Band monitors or FOH for the mains
Collaborating with Padres Front Office employees, technical staff, vendor representatives, and special guests to meet the specific sound requirements for the event, while simultaneously maintaining a calm demeanor in a high-paced environment
Operating and troubleshooting audio issues, maintaining audio equipment, and keeping detailed inventory of equipment
Ensuring event or location in ballpark receives the correct audio feed at the preferred volume level
Performing sound checks for anthems and other musical talent showcased at the ballpark
Working with Ballpark Management, as needed, to set up a combination of a local audio system and the house system for various events
Fulfilling other control room functions/duties as needed for Padres games and in-stadium entertainment, and working with the A1 and DJs to offer the best sound experience possible for the fans
Assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the Vice President of Broadcasting & Presentation, Director of Scoreboard Operations, Director, Event Production & Video Engineering, Manager of Engineering, and Audio Engineer
Serving as liaison to provide the Padres with feedback from members of the community at Padres games, special events, and/or other non-baseball events
Keeping up with the team’s performance on the field, current organizational news, and demonstrating general baseball and team history knowledge
Being assigned a variety of tasks and duties, including rotation based on departmental needs