What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Manager of Sound Operations position at Feld Entertainment?
This individual will train show crews on operation of systems and software tools. Assist in developing departmental standards, future planning, and in-house events. Assist in the day-to-day operations of the sound department. Be on call to assist shows as needed. Collaboratively design sound systems for Feld productions through research, development, and implementation.
\n- Research, collaborate on, and implement design of show systems.
- Provide audio expertise required for any company production.
- Provide training for show personnel in relation to operation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of all audio equipment.
- Travel to touring units to complete above duties, in addition to ensuring that company standards and best practices are being maintained.
- Assist in the maintenance, repair, and refurbishment of all audio equipment stored at Palmetto facility.
- Assist with planning and set up of in-house events.
- Continually seeks to improve efficiency of operation.
- Accepts all other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.
- College degree in sound related field or theatre preferred. Other technical training and certifications a plus (Yamaha Digital Consoles, Qlab, Dante, Q-SYS, Smaart).
- Experience on a sound team as a member and a leader.
- Touring experience as Audio Crew lead a plus.
- Ability to clearly communicate verbally and in writing.
- Ability to design, implement, troubleshoot, and repair sound systems.
- Proficient with digital sound consoles, speaker management software, audio networks, and playback systems.
- Full understanding of audio signal flow, Vectorworks drafting software, electrical flow, audio networks.
- General computer skills, ie: Mac OS, PC Windows, Excel, Word, CAD, audio editing, QLab, etc.
- Driver’s License required.
- Current Passport or ability to obtain one.
- Dante Level 1 Certification encouraged.