What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sound Technician position at The Hangout?
Celebrate each day at The Hangout! From high-profile events to daily family games, our staff serves up a dose of fun with every meal. As we like to say, come for the food, and stay for the family friendly fun!
The Hangout is looking for a hard-working sound engineer who has a passion for live entertainment and is skilled in its technical elements. This individual will help assist with load-in and load-out for all the live music at The Hangout on a nightly basis, working closely alongside the bands in addition to the Entertainment Department for any additional special events which would involve the running of light and sound.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Perform load-in & load-out of band and rental equipment
- Set up and break down of band and event equipment
- cabling and patching
- Audio adjustments, maintaining safe levels while providing a professional mix
- Audio control boards operation
- experience on a Behringer X32 is preferred!
- Oversee visiting audio techs, especially during shows
- Responsible for protecting/maintenance and repair of audio equipment
- Assist with production throughout the restaurant as needed
- Ensure proper care and handling of all rental audio equipment
- Interact with visiting production crews to ensure a successful show
- Distribute or create audio plans
- Oversee and operate systems pertaining to audio throughout the entire venue
- Ensure special events audio needs are scheduled, met and executed
- Assist with stands, microphones, cables, etc.
- Assist with any special events operations
- Other duties as assigned
Skills and Qualifications:
- 2-3 years minimum stage production experience preferred
- Experience in stage lighting, pro audio systems and basic video systems
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Must possess interpersonal communication and organizational skills
- Must possess audio mixing knowledge
- Construction/shop/electrical experience preferred
- Great communication skills and ability to read and adapt to the crowd
- Ability to take direction and initiative well and is quick on their feet
- Ability to work in an environment with moderate to loud noise level
- Ability to lift up to seventy-five pounds