Theater Outsource is a staffing firm that serves to match amazing live events and theatrical production talent with our amazing clients that operate in numerous areas of the entertainment space. We work with candidates across the country to connect them with stage rigging, lighting technician, audio/visual technician, project management, sales manager roles, and several others.

Our client is in the Live Events Industry and is currently looking to fill the AV Technician role.

THIS WILL REQUIRE RELOCATION. Ideal candidates will have theatrical experience or worked live events in the rental and production space.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Calculates power consumption for systems, sets up generators, and understands 3-phase power
• Design and Implement Audio systems while working closely with Operations, Account Executives, and clients
• Call truck packs in shop and onsite
• Lead a large crew and understands union/house rules
• Solder and re terminate Cat5 and BNC
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and network problems
• Assemble and build processing, RF racks, and any custom racks per show requirements
• Performs on site rigging and can identify compromised rigging pieces
• Experience in networking, RF, com, audio processing, and advanced audio theories / practices
• Understanding and implementation of the following computer software: L'Acoustics Soundivison, Network Manager, JBL
• Performance Manager and LAC, Shure Wireless Workbench and Rational Acoustics Smaart 7/8, Vectorworks Viewer
• Clear and advanced understanding of audio networking including: switch programming, custom switch configs, routers,
• AP's, IP address configs, switch-port functions, fiber modes and connection.
• Apply advanced signal flow through an audio system including multiple digital formats and conversions, broadcast/press
• feeds, delay systems, complex input schedules (large festivals & corporate events), complex monitoring systems
• Draft advanced show paperwork including signal routing, loom lists, input lists, detailed PA hanging specifications,
• rigging plots, and network topologies
• Works with warehouse staff to prep, pull, pack, test, and maintain gear
• Assist other company departments as work demands require
• Current Knowledge of Industry Standards and Technology

Requirements

Competencies:

• Appropriate Show Etiquette
• Critical thinking; ability to organize, prioritize, multi-task, and adapt
• Works well with timelines and deadlines
• Self-motivated and passionate with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Works well individually and as a team
• Professional interaction: tactful, positive, effective communicator (verbal and written)
• Excellent attention to detail
• Receptive to criticism

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Four (4) years experience in entertainment audio production preferred
• Working knowledge of audio equipment in inventory
• Forklift, Boom Lift, and Scissor Lift certified
• High school diploma or equivalent
• OSHA 10, OSHA 30 preferred
• Passport
• L'Acoustics System Fundamentals Training
• L'Acoustics K Series Training
• Physical Working Conditions:
• Regularly bend, twist, stretch, push, pull and carry, lift 50-75 lbs.
• Sit or stand for prolonged periods of time
• Walk up and downstairs or ladders and comfortable with heights
• Work in various temperatures and outdoor weather
• Work "on-call" as needed including some nights, weekends, and holidays
• Work long hours and overtime as required
• Able to Travel (possibly with short notice)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay

Ability to Relocate:

• Chicago, IL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person