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JOB TITLE: Audio Technician

Reports To: Audio Department Head

Status: Full Time Hourly Non-Exempt

SUMMARY :

Delivering on “The Prestige Way”; upholding our Core Values, Company Mission and Company Vision everywhere the work environment may take you - on the road or at the office.

Audio Technician

An experienced audio-visual technician with proficient abilities in the latest audio and production technologies. An Audio Technician will possess the ability to set up, operate and troubleshoot audio equipment in temporary live event environments. An Audio Technician will also require excellent communication and customer service skills, working with both internal and external clients.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (include, but not limited to…)

• Serve as Audio Technician for a variety of event formats from breakouts, general sessions, and tradeshow environments
• Work with a PAV Production Manager or Show Lead to implement the technical aspects of a show related to assigned role, set up, and operate related Audio equipment.
• Work with Project Managers and other event staff for efficient Run of Show
• Responsible for obtaining media from Project Manager or client for event playback
• Communicate changes to Project Manager or Show Lead to maintain accurate invoicing
• Equipment preparation and de-prep, QC and maintenance.

SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS/KNOWLEDGE :

• Must be organized, attentive to detail, persistent and demonstrate the ability to follow through projects to completion.
• Capable of handling multiple assignments and meeting deadlines.
• Capable of working with all levels of show management under minimal supervision.
• Ability to run show from concept and implementation, to live show and load out.
• Flexible Hours/Schedule a must.
• Ability to drive cargo vans.
  • Clean driving record, please report any offences, background check required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

• Employee is frequently required to sit; stand or walk for long periods of time (minimum 4 hours); use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; bend, twist, push, pull, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear. Employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

• The duties of this position are performed indoors in an office and/or warehouse environment and outdoors as necessary and required by certain events. The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal to moderate during non-event days and moderate to loud during move-in days and event days.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Experience:

• 3 years industry

Education / Training:

• An Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Applied Science in Live Sound and Show Production, or a closely related field preferred; equivalent experience accepted.
• General education requirements in the areas of communication, social science, natural science, and humanities provide analytical and communication skills as well as a global perspective of diverse cultures.

Helpful Skills and Proficiency:

• Digital mixers such as Midas M32, Yamaha CL5
• Microsoft office suites
• RF coordination
• Industry Related Certification (Shure, JBL, d&b etc.)

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