What are the responsibilities and job description for the Audio/Show Control Technician position at Cedar Fair Entertainment?
Overview:
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
The Splash Water Parade is a groundbreaking touring production that combines singers, dancers, breathtaking water effects, cutting-edge technology, and dazzling performances. We’re looking for talented individuals with diverse technical, operational, and creative expertise to bring this spectacular parade to life.
Responsibilities:
- Reports to the Technical Director
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and operate audio systems and show control equipment.
- Conduct sound checks and calibrations to adapt to venue-specific needs.
- Coordinate with leadership on audio needs during assembly and tour phases.
- Execute maintenance, protection, and operation of audio and show control assets.
- Participate in float assembly/disassembly, load-in/load-out during tour moves.
- Coordinate site preparations, ensuring show control and audio needs are met at each location.
- Troubleshoot all technical failures having to do with audio or show control systems during rehearsals and performances. This includes power supplies to those systems.
- Document and communicate status of audio and show control systems, including maintenance schedules and incidents.
- Plan and implement modifications to parade audio and show control systems to adapt to venue-specific requirements.
- Program and manage audio and control cues in coordination with tour management.
- Pack and secure audio/show control equipment for transport between venues.
- Support cast with wireless mic use.
- Assist in refilling float water systems and water props as necessary
Qualifications:
- 2 years of hands-on experience with live audio systems and show control software in live entertainment or parades.
- Experience with QSYS as used in theme park environments.
- Ability to troubleshoot and repair audio and control systems under time constraints.
- Understanding of RF frequency coordination and programming.
- Experience with networked audio systems.