Head of Sound/A1

The Media Theatre is seeking to fill its Head of Sound / Audio 1 Position primarily responsible for the live mixing of both large and small scale musicals. This is a full-time staff position which requires a candidate to be a resident of the community. This position is under an IATSE Local 8 contract.

POSITION: A1/FOH Mixer

DEPARTMENT: Production / Head of Sound

PAY RATE: IATSE union hourly, $28.00/hr department head rate

Pension & Health through IATSE Local 8

Job Functions

• Serve as the main sound board operator during rehearsals and performances
• Mix live audio for performances, balancing levels, and ensuring clarity and consistency adjusting audio settings in real-time to accommodate changes in the performance environment
• Work closely with the Sound Designer, Directors, and other production staff to implement and adjust sound designs.
• Programming the sound board (M32) for rehearsals and performances, ensuring accurate execution of sound cues.
• Creating mix scripts for each production
• Testing and troubleshooting the sound system prior to each show.
• Changer over/setup of sound equipment, and cue lights for each show assigned in the Rep.
• Assisting in load-ins and strikes
• The Media Theatre is an inter-departmental IATSE union labor house. General technician functions will be required outside of the department of sound. 
• Reports to the Artistic Director

Knowledge & Abilities:

• Understanding of mixing and show control playback.
• Set-up and usage of wireless microphones, Avioms, and video playback and display.
• Familiarity with the equipment currently used within the field
• Basic knowledge of electronics and trouble-shooting techniques.
• Design work on smaller shows
• Hours vary with the production calendar and show assignments. Work shifts include afternoon and evening hours, weekend hours, and overtime.

To Apply:

Please send cover letter & resume to [email protected]. Deadline to submit is January 20, 2025. Please include the job title in the subject line.

The Media Theatre is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, height, weight, or marital status. The Media Theatre encourages candidates of all backgrounds to submit.