Audio Engineer

About This Role

An Audio Engineer provides services related to the production and performance of fine and performing arts, focusing on the audio needs of events and activities for the university and external clients. This role involves creating, overseeing, and maintaining audio for various productions, advancing event needs with touring productions, and advising on audio capabilities and formats. The position suits an individual who can work smoothly in a fast-paced event environment with frequent interruptions and possesses a high level of emotional intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with departments and external clients of the university to coordinate audio needs of events and activities
• Create, oversee, and maintain audio for productions in Baker University Center, Memorial Auditorium, Galbreath Chapel, and Walter Hall Rotunda
• Advance event needs with touring productions in coordination with the Technical Director
• Advise student organizations, departments, and external clients on audio capabilities and required formats for playback media
• Schedule and oversee contract labor for assigned events
• Provide technical expertise and client support
• Serve as system tech for large touring productions including the Performing Arts Series and Concert Series
• Operate and configure audio equipment to record, mix, edit, and synchronize sound for live and video production
• Serve as system tech for touring concerts and productions on L
• Acoustics Kara, JBL, Meyer, EAW and QSC PA systems
• Operate and maintain Dante networked audio systems and coordinate wireless microphone/IEM systems within Event Services spaces
• Plan and supervise the set-up, operation and teardown of event production needs including audio, lighting, video, and staging as needed
• Train professional and student staff on installed equipment utilization
• Manage and resolve complex and ambiguous issues
• Work on both strategic and operational challenges, addressing problems that require advanced knowledge and experience
• Take on leadership roles in projects or initiatives
• Provide mentorship and guidance to the team
• Solve complex problems, often with limited guidance
• Work independently; seek guidance for unusual situations
• Collaborate with team members and external departments
• Represent the team in meetings with internal and external stakeholders

Requirements

• Bachelor
• s degree in a related field and 5 or more years of related professional experience, or equivalent education and experience

Benefits

• Medical insurance