Department

AUDITORIUM (BA-AUTM-IUBLA)

Job Summary

The Stage Technician - Audio is responsible for the operation, oversight, and maintenance of IU Auditorium audio and video systems and supplemental audio and video systems for all events in the venue. This individual leads the audio experience at IU Auditorium, ensuring high-quality, consistent sound reinforcement.

Department Specific Responsibilities

• Acquires and/or assists with the creation of audio/video and other event needs from Stage Manager and/or tour rider.
• Coordinates audio/video-related event needs with the production team, outside production groups, and facility users via written documents and meetings.
• Consults with users regarding audio/video needs and issues.
• Selects event-related in-house audio/video equipment and/or schedule rentals.
• Identifies and communicates audio-related logistical, technical, and/or infrastructure issues.
• Provides technical guidance and direction to stagehands assigned to the audio area during setup and strike of traveling shows.
• Assists with oversight and supervision of local (part-time) stagehand labor and/or touring crew.
• Takes appropriate action and/or alert the Stage Manager regarding safety concerns.
• Facilitates training and instruction as needed. Correlate audio needs of outside production groups with Auditorium equipment and staff.
• Plans, programs, and operates audio/video systems for non-touring productions.
• Drafts input lists and console configurations.
• Executes routing, patching, and audio console layout; program consoles.
• Hangs monitors and microphones; patches, cables, line-check, builds snapshots, and EQ per production requirements.
• Integrates house technology and gear.
• Serves as "House Audio Op" and operate the in-house audio console for touring productions as needed.
• Sets up, operates, maintains, cleans, troubleshoots, and repairs audio/video equipment, consoles, systems, storage areas, and related components, including amplifiers, microphones, projectors, and sound booth equipment.
• Maintains audio/video software and firmware updates; facilitate inventory updates.
• Advises on maintenance of venue audio/video systems, including lobbies, suites, and exterior spaces.
• Performs other backstage-related maintenance, cleaning, and repair as needed or assigned.
• Maintains records of inventories, maintenance, repairs, and projects.
• Researches prices on new equipment and recommend items for purchase.
• Assists the Stage Manager and other full-time staff in other production and maintenance requirements as needed.

General Responsibilities

• Operates, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs the lighting and sound systems, including but not limited to systems and cabling, control networks, software, consoles, components, and equipment.
• Operates, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs stage technology, including but not limited to stage equipment, lifts, winches, and areas directly related to the production of various events.
• Implements the lighting and sound for events, special events and concerts in the venue: hang, circuit, focus, maintain, and strike designs.
• Supervises and trains the crew of hourly employees, preparing and operating events in the venue as well as monitoring adherence to proper safety regulations.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED).

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 4 years of experience in related field.

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient communication skills.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills.
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Highly thorough and dependable.
• Possesses a high degree of initiative.
• Ability to build strong customer relationships.

Preferred

• Working knowledge of professional live audio sound reinforcement techniques and equipment, including digital, analog, and computer-based networked systems.
• Working knowledge of computer-based audio/video software, firmware management, and digital production systems.
• Working knowledge of video and multimedia techniques and equipment.
• Working knowledge of audio/video systems and electronic equipment setup, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Working knowledge of rigging, cabling, patching, console programming, and system configuration for theatrical and live event applications.
• Knowledge of stage production practices, backstage operations, touring productions, and live event coordination.
• Competence in theatrical equipment and techniques, theatrical rigging systems, general stagecraft, hand and power tools, scenery construction, and the use, repair, and maintenance of theatrical soft goods.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, stage plots, input lists, patch sheets, equipment specifications, and touring riders.
• Ability to supervise, train, and provide technical guidance to stagehands and part-time crew.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues quickly and effectively in a fast-paced live event environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing production requirements and schedules.