Sr. Front Of House Mix Engineer

Essential Duties

1.Serves as Front of House Sound Operator for productions. Operates sound equipment for level-setting sessions, technical rehearsals, understudy rehearsals, and performances. 2.

Interprets, executes and creates sound production paperwork. 3. Participates at load-in, notes sessions, technical rehearsals and strike of productions. 4. Participates in the installation of backstage communications, paging, earing assistance, and audio description systems and checks these systems before technical rehearsals and performances. 5.

Creates run sheets for productions and in tracking mixing console settings. 6. Oversees the preparation, placement and testing of wireless microphones. 7. Tracks appropriate show supplies. 8.

Oversees the implementation of overhead rigging for sound equipment. 9. Maintains and repairs sound department facilities, tools, and equipment. 10. Uses a variety of advanced tools, processes, materials, and equipment in completing assigned projects. 11.

Maintains the safety, cleanliness, and efficiency of all sound department storage and workspaces. 12. Transports equipment. 13. Serves as Sound Engineer on outside events as needed. 14.

Assists related departments in load-in, notes sessions, technical rehearsals, and strike of productions as assigned. 15. Attends appropriate meetings and rehearsals. 16. Works frequent nights, weekends and holidays. 17. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Six years of related work experience, four of them in the same job family at the next lower level, and a high school level education; or four years of related work experience and an Associate's degree; or the equivalent combination of experience of experience and education. Professional or college-level experience as a Front of House Mix Engineer.

Background Check Requirements

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Position Focus:

Serves as Senior Front of House Mix Engineer for theatrical productions. Executes and maintains sound designs for theatrical productions.

Carries out duties while exercising a high degree of autonomy and discretion, maintaining high standards for safety and craftsmanship. Handles, moves, and maintains sound equipment.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:

Knowledge of a variety of mixing consoles, digital audio protocols, loudspeaker setups, and relevant software. Knowledge of music and ability to read music.

Skilled in electronic and audio test equipment. Professional and/or college-level experience as sound technician and/or operator.

Posting Disclaimer

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.