What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Sound Supervisor position at Arena Stage?
WHO WE ARE
Arena Stage is the voice of American theatre resident in our nation's capital. Focused on American artists, our productions are innovative and representative of stories from across the country. We nurture new plays and reimagine classics. We celebrate our democracy and diversity through a multitude of voices in our productions and community engagement programs to inspire people to action.
WHAT WE VALUE
A work culture that values experimentation and collaboration.
Excellence in all aspects of our endeavor.
Diversity, Equity, Accessibility and Inclusion throughout the Organization and within our audience and the community.
Community Service through education and public engagement.
Lead effective partnerships and collaboration to serve artists and arts professionals.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
To assist Sound and Video Supervisor in supervising and executing all aspects of the operation of the Arena Stage Sound Department.
MINIMUM/CORE REQUIREMENTS:
- Two years of professional theatrical sound experience or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
- Must have some supervisory experience
- Must have experience with video and projections equipment
SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Advanced knowledge of theatrical sound equipment operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Basic electrical knowledge, including troubleshooting single phase, multi-phase and low voltage power systems.
- Operation of Yamaha digital sound consoles.
- Operation and installation of projectors, including rigging and focusing.
- Operation of personnel lifts.
- Operation of counter weight fly systems and basic stage rigging practices
- Operation of common portable and stationary power tools.
- Knowledge of audio system installation, both analog and digital.
- Working knowledge of wired and wireless computer networking.
- Experience with digital audio transmission protocol, including Dante and Cobranet.
- Operation of wireless microphones.
- Experience with wired and wireless comm systems.
- Working knowledge of Watchout, Qlab, and MainStage.
- Communicate and collaborate in a positive manner with staff and visiting artists.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to lift 60lbs, and able to climb and work from lifts/ladders with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Climbing ladders, working in high places with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Working in confined spaces with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to work standing for extended periods with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to work seated for extended periods with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to work kneeling for extended periods with or without reasonable accommodation.
KEY FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- Prepare sound system paperwork
- Lead and work alongside staff and crews for load in and load out.
- Provide support to sound and video run crew as needed.
- Troubleshoot and repair sound and video equipment as needed.
- Report problems to the Audio Video Supervisor as they arise.
- Prepare, install and support events as needed and interact with clients in a courteous, professional, and constructive fashion.
- Creating and organizing department calendars and work calls.
- Program and operate sound board on a substitute basis when needed.
- Perform maintenance on sound and video equipment.
- Assist in supervision of Sound staff and assume Audio and Video Supervisor duties as needed.
We pride ourselves on being a workplace that puts the health and safety of our staff and guest artists first.
The Washington Drama Society, Inc., Arena Stage does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.
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