Audio Technician 1 (Part-Time Over-Hire) - American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA)
Los Angeles, CA
About the Job
AMDA College of the Performing Arts, with campuses in New York City and Hollywood, is one of the foremost post-secondary performing arts colleges in the country. AMDA offers various pathways for students to receive unparalleled performing arts education taught by world-class industry professionals, including Professional Conservatory Certificates as well as undergraduate and graduate degrees (Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Arts, Associate of Occupational Studies, Master of Fine Arts and Master of Arts).
Audio Technician’s (A1) will be responsible for controlling the audience's sound experience, mixing from our Yamaha QL5 soundboard located in the rear of the house. The Audio Technician (A1) will use AMDA’s house system to ensure that the sound is balanced and clear for the audience. They will work closely with the performers and musicians to monitor the sound levels throughout the event and adjust as needed.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Set up, operate, and maintain audio equipment, including microphones, speakers, control equipment, monitor equipment and recording equipment.
- Connect wires and cables, sound and mixing boards, and related electronic equipment in performance facilities.
- Work with any applicable Directors, Costumers, Sound Designers and/or Second Audio Technicians (A2) to ensure proper placement of microphones on performers.
- Work to ensure proper functionality of implemented audio equipment during technical rehearsals and performances of Musical Theater productions.
- Work to mix audio of performers and musicians to deliver an adequately balanced and enjoyable sound experience for audience members.
- ·Work with the production team to plan and facilitate the application of microphones to any instruments being used in the production.
- Work with Stage Managers and Directors to ensure all appropriate cast members are outfitted with microphones and that the A1 has any needed information to make sure the correct performers will be amplified at the correct times in the production.
- Moderate and troubleshoot any issues with the production audio system.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree or 1-3 years equivalent professional experience in audio engineering.
- Experience with Yamaha sound consoles.
- Experience with setting up and/or troubleshooting Dante networks preferred.
- Experience with Yamaha QL5 sound consoles and Yamaha stage boxes preferred.
- Knowledge of amplification systems including passive and active speakers, speaker placement, balancing output and implementing delays for a seamless audience experience preferred.
- Ability to think, work independently & meet necessary deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail, highly organized.
- Problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
- Friendly and professional demeanor.
- A strong work ethic and positive team attitude.
- Mac proficient.
Position Information:
- This position is scheduled on an as needed basis and there is no guarantee of hours. Schedule often includes nights and weekends.
- The pay rate for this position is $30/hour.
- This position is subject to a background check upon a conditional offer of employment and a reference check.
- This is a fully in person role.
Diversity and Qualifications:
AMDA is fully committed to diversity, inclusivity, and equity throughout the teaching and learning process. We encourage applications from individuals who have extensive experience working with students from diverse backgrounds.
Successful candidates will have a sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of our students, including disabilities that may affect students' development and learning styles.
Members of traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
Successful candidates will have a sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of our students, including disabilities that may affect students' development and learning styles.
Members of traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
AMDA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in which no person is subjected to discrimination or harassment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, supervision, promotion, working conditions, termination, layoff, demotion, transfer, compensation, and training.
Source : American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA)