What are the responsibilities and job description for the Live Event Production - Audio Department Manager position at Hardwired Production?
Hardwired Productions is a Live Event Production Company based in Phoenix, AZ. Experience in live event production is essential to this position, compensation is dependent on experience.
Our future Audio Department Manager will own the day-to-day operation of the audio department—from warehouse prep and system readiness to equipment management and department operations.
This is a primarily warehouse-based role, combining technical audio expertise, team leadership, and operational thinking. On-site involvement is provided as needed for troubleshooting and critical technical support.
What You’ll Do
- Oversee audio prep, maintenance, inventory, repairs, and quality control, ensuring systems are tested, configured, and show-ready
- Plan event audio systems and packages, including signal flow, patching, RF, DSP, networking, consoles, and PA deployment
- Build and improve SOPs, workflows, and department processes to increase efficiency and consistency
- Collaborate with other department heads to support multiple projects and event needs
- Provide on-site deployment, system checks, tuning, troubleshooting, and technical leadership for critical events
- Stay current with audio technology and ensure the department maintains reliable, professional production standards
- Lead, develop, and schedule audio technicians, warehouse staff, and freelancers; set priorities and drive accountability
What Sets You Apart
- You’re a technical leader, not just a great technician
- You bring structure and accountability without micromanaging
- You’re proactive about solving problems before they become show-day problems
- You can balance people, equipment, deadlines, and multiple projects
- You’re hands-on when needed and focused on building a strong, independent team
What You Bring
- 5 years of live event production experience, showing your passion for audio
- Experience leading teams and managing warehouse or production workflows
- Expert-level knowledge of professional audio systems, consoles, RF, DSP, networking, and PA systems
- Strong troubleshooting, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Experience with inventory systems such as Flex is a plus
- Valid driver’s license
Pay: $30.00 - $50.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30.0 – 50.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- LIVE INDUSTRY EVENT: 5 years (Required)
- TEAM LEADING: 3 years (Required)
- FLEX: 1 year (Preferred)
- LIVE EVENT AUDIO: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $30 - $50