A2/Audio Technician

• Directly responsible to the Production Manager, and/or the Production Stage Manager.

• Work the assigned events thru set-up, tech rehearsals, performance, and strike as scheduled.

• Help maintain all sound equipment, both in use and in storage; assisting with the creation and maintenance or starting, active, and closing inventories.

• Assist with the execution of all performance requirements including, but not limited to: operating the sound board, acting as stagehand, and setting or striking elements used in an event or show.

• Work with the Designer, Production Manager, stage crew and/or the theaters representative to meet the individual sound needs of the performances .

• Help with the construction, installation and maintenance of scaffolding and flats for the Events Amphitheater set-up.

• Maintain high safety levels at all times.

• Act as support for the other Sound Engineer and facilitate all A2 responsibilities for the theater show.

• Assist with the set up and maintenance of the intercom and paging systems, including the paging system in the Alma Courtyard, as well as the Clear Com headset system.

• Check out and fully set up the assisted listening systems in both theaters.

• Check on a daily basis that everything is in working order for the system.

• Attend weekly staff meetings, and any other meetings required by the Production Managers and/or Operations Manager.

• Maintain all park owned wireless mics, receivers, and equipment.

• Assist with upkeep and maintenance of all cables, microphones, and other audio and tech equipment.

• Work all events in Evans Amphitheater.

• At the end of the season, you will be required to submit a written final report summarizing the Events of the season and suggestions for improvement. This report must include a full end-of-season inventory of all sound materials and supplies on hand and the estimated values of each.

• Any other reasonable duties as assigned by the Production Managers and/or the General Manager.

• Proficient with audio equipment such as mixing consoles, microphones, wireless systems, playback devices, and audio interfaces.

• Knowledge of audio signal flow and troubleshooting common technical issues.

• Experience with digital audio workstations (e.g., Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Ableton Live) and sound editing software.

• Familiarity with audio routing, EQ, dynamics processing, and feedback elimination.

• Certification in audio technology or sound engineering a plus.

• Experience working in theater, broadcast, concert, or film production environments.

The City of Cleveland Heights is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) committed to an alcohol / drug free workplace and to providing equal opportunities regardless of age, race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.