What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Audio Positions position at Eugene O'Neill Theater Center?
The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center
The O’Neill is currently seeking enthusiastic emerging professionals across multiple departments for the 2024 Summer Season. Summer Staff make a season of developing new plays, musicals, cabaret acts, and puppet theater possible. Get intensive experience, full integration with O'Neill professional staff, and participate in all the activities of an O’Neill Summer.
Audio Supervisor
Reports to: Production Manager
Department: Production
Compensation: $685/week salary, housing and meals
Dates: Mid-May to Mid-August (Advanced remote prep work included)
Duties may include, but are not limited to:
- Supervise, train, and mentor the Audio Team (Assistant Audio Supervisor, Audio Assistants, fellows and overhire)
- Lead audio load-in and load-out of the O’Neill’s two indoor and two outdoor performance spaces
- Work with Production Manager to interview and hire Audio Dept. staff
- Travel to PRG for prep of the production rental package
- Work efficiently while also adhering to all rules and safety guidelines
- Maintain equipment in performance spaces and in the on-site Pub
- Coordinate with Associate Production Manager and Lighting Supervisor to set a daily working schedule
- Work directly with designers and collaborate with artistic staff from each of the O’Neill’s four summer conferences to best support the performances from a sound standpoint
- As needed, serve as audio system engineer
- Support other departments as directed
- Create and maintain all sound department paperwork
- Some pre-season prep work will be required
Ideal candidate:
- Organized, flexible, and responsible with an attention to detail
- Possess excellent communications skills, a positive attitude and strong leadership skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Must be proficient in drafting and reading sound plots and using drawings to create a working system, audio mixing, digital audio networking and QLab software
- Ability to lift objects up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to work overhead for a sustained amount of time
- Ability to comfortably and safely work at heights
- Ability to ascend/descend ladders
- Experience with Vectorworks a plus
- Interest in new work development is a plus
- Experienced in supervising others or leading a team
Assistant Audio Supervisor
Reports to: Audio Supervisor
Department: Production
Compensation: $550/week stipend, housing and meals
Dates: Mid-May to Mid-August
Duties may include, but are not limited to:
- Assist with audio load-in and load-out of the O’Neill’s two indoor and two outdoor performance spaces
- Ensure the safety and functionality of the sound systems for the two indoor and two outdoor performance spaces
- Maintain equipment in performance spaces and in the on-site Pub
- Assist with all paperwork and scheduling of the sound department
- Work directly with designers and collaborate with artistic staff from each of the O’Neill’s four summer conferences to best support the performances from a sound standpoint
- Travel to PRG for prep of the production rental package
- Occasionally supervise, train, and mentor a team of staff, fellows and/or overhire
- Serve as audio engineer as required
- Support other departments as directed
Ideal Candidates:
- Organized, flexible, and responsible with an attention to detail
- Possess excellent communications skills, a positive attitude and strong leadership skills
- Must be proficient in drafting and reading sound plots and using drawings to create a working system, audio mixing, digital audio networking and QLab software
- Ability to lift objects up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to work overhead for a sustained amount of time
- Ability to comfortably and safely work at heights
- Ability to ascend/descend ladders
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
- Interest in new work development is a plus
- Experienced in supervising others or leading a team
Audio Assistant/Engineer (A1)
Reports to: Audio Supervisor
Department: Production
Compensation: $525/week stipend, housing and meals
Dates: Mid-May to Mid-August
Duties may include, but are not limited to:
- Assist with audio load-in and load-out of the O’Neill’s two indoor and two outdoor performance spaces
- Maintain equipment in performance spaces and in the on-site Pub
- Help ensure the safety and functionality of the sound systems for the two outdoor and two indoor performance spaces
- Prepare soundboards and equipment for shows as well as maintain the quality of sound throughout a performance
- Check sound levels and make sure the equipment is functioning correctly, set up equipment for rehearsals and performances, run sound checks
- Act as sound engineer for rehearsals and performances and other events as assigned
- Work directly with designers and collaborate with artistic staff from each of the O’Neill’s four summer conferences to best support the performances from a sound standpoint
- Support other departments as directed
Ideal Candidates:
- Possess knowledge of the capabilities of different types of sound equipment
- Organized, flexible, and responsible with an attention to detail
- Possess excellent communications skills and a positive attitude
- Work well in a team or independently
- Good under pressure with an ability to react quickly and creatively to solve any issues that arise
- Must be proficient audio mixing, digital audio networking and QLab software
- Ability to lift objects up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to work overhead for a sustained amount of time
- Ability to comfortably and safely work at heights
- Ability to ascend/descend ladders
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
- Interest in new work development is a plus
Audio Assistant (A2)
Reports to: Audio Supervisor
Department: Production
Compensation: $300/week stipend, housing and meals
Dates: Mid-May to Mid-August
Duties may include, but are not limited to:
- Act as sound engineer for all events and performances in Blue Gene’s Pub, as well as, special events, rehearsals and performances as needed
- Set up, strike and maintain the sound equipment for all Pub events, including open mic nights, karaoke and other events
- Assist with audio load-in and load-out of the O’Neill’s two indoor and two outdoor performance spaces
- Support rehearsals and performances as needed
- Work with designers and artistic staff from each of the O’Neill’s four summer Conferences
- Support other departments as directed
Ideal Candidates:
- Possess knowledge of the capabilities of different types of sound equipment
- Organized, flexible, and responsible with an attention to detail
- Possess excellent communications skills and a positive attitude
- Work well in a team or independently
- Good under pressure with an ability to react quickly and creatively to solve any issues that arise
- Must be proficient audio mixing
- Ability to lift objects up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to work overhead for a sustained amount of time
- Ability to comfortably and safely work at heights
- Ability to ascend/descend ladders
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
- Interest in new work development is a plus
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Applicants should submit a cover letter, a resume, and contact information for at least two references.
The O'Neill requires that all employees are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including the most recent vaccination made available in September 2024.
The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center is committed to be an equal-opportunity employer. The O’Neill aims to foster a diverse culture that is inclusive of race, ethnicity, culture, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ability, national origin, veteran status, socioeconomic class, religion, professional status, and the intersections thereof. If you believe that you could excel in any of our open roles, we encourage you to apply.
Salary : $525 - $685
