WHO WE ARE
Avant Gardner is New York City's premier event space and producer. Its flagship venue, The Brooklyn Mirage, is the crown jewel of New York City entertainment and one of the most iconic venues in the world. Avant Gardner’s 80,000 square foot complex occupies an entire city block of East Williamsburg, highlighted by the space’s unrivaled audiovisual features including a 200 foot wide, 15k resolution video wall. Voted North America's 'Best Large Club' in 2022 and 2023 and ranked top ten globally by DJ Mag, Avant Gardner has welcomed sold out shows featuring today's top acts and emerging global stars including Drake, Skrillex, Turnstile, Four Tet, John Summit, Glass Animals, Carl Cox, Keinemusik, Christina Aguilera, David Guetta, Marshmello, Reneé Rapp, Rina Sawayama, Rüfüs Du Sol, SOFI TUKKER, Tiësto, and many more. Avant Gardner’s portfolio includes event brands such as The Cityfox Experience along with programming across New York City. For more information, visit Avant-Gardner.com .
WHO YOU ARE
- Someone who is highly organized
- Someone who is able to juggle multiple projects at once and prioritize with a high degree of accuracy
- Someone who is reliable and has a “no task too small” attitude
- Someone who can keep calm under high pressure situations
ABOUT THE ROLE
The primary responsibility of the Audio Technician, A2 is to provide support for incoming touring teams, troubleshooting live audio issues as they arise during performances, maintain organization of the Production Storage Area, and coordinate setup and testing of audio gear.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Support A1 with installing in-house audio rigging, speakers, backline, consoles, cabling as requiredProvide support for incoming touring teamsCoordinate setup and testing of audio gear per riderManage artist stage transitionsTroubleshooting venue audio issuesLog and report consumable supplies status, equipment maintenance needs to Audio ManagerBackup coverage for A1 at console when requiredConnecting show required equipment to audio consoleMaintain organization of Production Storage AreaEnsure all equipment is delivered and picked up from assigned locationsProvide PM with end-of-shift reports detailing challenges and / or achievementsDESIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum 1-2 years relevant work experienceExcellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skillsExceptional organizational skillsExtensive experience with cable managementExperience with fixing audio related equipment and cablesAbility to effectively prioritize tasks and use proactive problem solvingA strong team-player willing to lend help to ad-hoc tasks at short noticeWorking knowledge of basic hand toolsMeets scheduling availability requirements, including nights, weekends, and possible holidaysOperational knowledge of industry leading DJ backline. (Pioneer, Allen&Heath, Technics, NI, Rane)Operational knowledge of industry leading electronic instrumentsOperational knowledge of amplified & acoustic music instrumentsProficient in Google WorkspaceExperience in microphone placements for live eventsUnderstanding of industry leading digital audio mixing consolesGood understanding of Dante protocol and basic understanding of other digital audio protocolsRequired proficiency in the Google Workspace suite, and its applications such as Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail, Drive- including Shared Drives, and Google Groups for seamless team communication.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be willing to work long shifts, including overnight shiftsMust be willing to work outdoors (all seasons)Must be able to move, pull, carry or lift at least 50 poundsMust be able to work on your feet as well as stationary for at least 12 hours during eventsMust be comfortable climbing ladders and being in liftsMust be comfortable working in an environment with moderate to loud noise levelCOMPENSATION
The hourly rate / yearly salary for this position will range from $35 / hr - $40 / hr based on experience.
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Salary : $35 - $40
