THE JOB Audio is the backbone of a live performance. Our Audio Engineers make the show sound great as well as guide visiting techs through our systems. When all those elements are combined our guests ...
THE JOB Audio is the backbone of a live performance. Our Audio Engineers make the show sound great as well as guide visiting techs through our systems. When all those elements are combined our guests ...
This role is on-site in Clearwater, Florida, with occasional travel for live shoots and flexibility ... Three or more years of professional audio engineering experience for video, broadcast, or digital ...
This role is on-site in Clearwater, Florida, with occasional travel for live shoots and flexibility ... Three or more years of professional audio engineering experience for video, broadcast, or digital ...
Work with the Live Entertainment staff to ensure quality services for both the preforming artists ... What the Seasonal Full-time Audio Engineer needs to have: * Extensive knowledge, proficiency and ...
Work with the Live Entertainment staff to ensure quality services for both the preforming artists ... What the Seasonal Full-time Audio Engineer needs to have: * Extensive knowledge, proficiency and ...
Audio Engineer - Video & Audio Production
Clearwater, FL · On-site
$45K - $60K/yr
We are seeking a versatile, detail-driven Audio Engineer to elevate the sound quality and ... This role is on-site in Clearwater, Florida, with occasional travel for live shoots and flexibility ...
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Audio Engineer - Video & Audio Production
Clearwater, FL · On-site
$45K - $60K/yr
We are seeking a versatile, detail-driven Audio Engineer to elevate the sound quality and ... This role is on-site in Clearwater, Florida, with occasional travel for live shoots and flexibility ...
Audio Engineer
$90K/yr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
Technical expertise in sound engineering techniques in studio and live sound environments * Expertise in ProTools and a working knowledge of other audio software and hardware like iZotope RX suite ...
Audio Engineer
$90K/yr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
Technical expertise in sound engineering techniques in studio and live sound environments * Expertise in ProTools and a working knowledge of other audio software and hardware like iZotope RX suite ...
Audio Engineer- Summit
Denver, CO · On-site
Live Nation Entertainment is the world's leading live entertainment company, comprised of global ... Audio Control Boards operation * Oversee visiting audio techs, especially during shows
Audio Engineer- Summit
Denver, CO · On-site
Live Nation Entertainment is the world's leading live entertainment company, comprised of global ... Audio Control Boards operation * Oversee visiting audio techs, especially during shows
Audio Engineer
San Diego, CA · On-site
Live Nation Entertainment is the world's leading live entertainment company, comprised of global ... Audio Control Boards operation * Oversee visiting audio techs, especially during shows
Audio Engineer
San Diego, CA · On-site
Live Nation Entertainment is the world's leading live entertainment company, comprised of global ... Audio Control Boards operation * Oversee visiting audio techs, especially during shows
Audio Engineer
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$90K/yr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
Experience mixing live sound. Experience mixing variety or comedy shows a plus. * Experience setting up and tearing down sound stage audio and recording equipment in live audience environments is a ...
Audio Engineer
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$90K/yr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
Experience mixing live sound. Experience mixing variety or comedy shows a plus. * Experience setting up and tearing down sound stage audio and recording equipment in live audience environments is a ...
Audio Engineer
Riverside, CA · On-site
Live Nation Entertainment is the world's leading live entertainment company, comprised of global ... Audio Control Boards operation * Oversee visiting audio techs, especially during shows.
Audio Engineer
Riverside, CA · On-site
Live Nation Entertainment is the world's leading live entertainment company, comprised of global ... Audio Control Boards operation * Oversee visiting audio techs, especially during shows.
Audio Engineer
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
As an Audio Engineer at Sofar, you'll bring the magic on the sound desk at local shows throughout ... Provide live sound reinforcement for Sofar shows * Work with the crew team & artists to prep and ...
Audio Engineer
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
As an Audio Engineer at Sofar, you'll bring the magic on the sound desk at local shows throughout ... Provide live sound reinforcement for Sofar shows * Work with the crew team & artists to prep and ...
Work with the Live Entertainment staff to ensure quality services for both the preforming artists ... What the Seasonal Full-time Audio Engineer needs to have: * Extensive knowledge, proficiency and ...
Work with the Live Entertainment staff to ensure quality services for both the preforming artists ... What the Seasonal Full-time Audio Engineer needs to have: * Extensive knowledge, proficiency and ...
Audio Engineer
Raleigh, NC · On-site
Live Nation Entertainment is the world's leading live entertainment company, comprised of global ... Audio Control Boards operation * Oversee visiting audio techs, especially during shows.
Audio Engineer
Raleigh, NC · On-site
Live Nation Entertainment is the world's leading live entertainment company, comprised of global ... Audio Control Boards operation * Oversee visiting audio techs, especially during shows.
Audio Engineer
$450 - $900/mo
As an Audio Engineer at Sofar, you'll bring the magic on the sound desk at local shows throughout ... Provide live sound reinforcement for Sofar shows * Work with the crew team & artists to prep and ...
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Audio Engineer
$450 - $900/mo
As an Audio Engineer at Sofar, you'll bring the magic on the sound desk at local shows throughout ... Provide live sound reinforcement for Sofar shows * Work with the crew team & artists to prep and ...
Audio Engineer
$450 - $900/mo
As an Audio Engineer at Sofar, you'll bring the magic on the sound desk at local shows throughout ... Provide live sound reinforcement for Sofar shows * Work with the crew team & artists to prep and ...
Quick apply
Audio Engineer
$450 - $900/mo
As an Audio Engineer at Sofar, you'll bring the magic on the sound desk at local shows throughout ... Provide live sound reinforcement for Sofar shows * Work with the crew team & artists to prep and ...
Audio Engineer
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
As an Audio Engineer at Sofar, you'll bring the magic on the sound desk at local shows throughout ... Provide live sound reinforcement for Sofar shows * Work with the crew team & artists to prep and ...
Audio Engineer
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
As an Audio Engineer at Sofar, you'll bring the magic on the sound desk at local shows throughout ... Provide live sound reinforcement for Sofar shows * Work with the crew team & artists to prep and ...
Audio Engineer
New York, NY · On-site
As an Audio Engineer at Sofar, you'll bring the magic on the sound desk at local shows throughout ... Provide live sound reinforcement for Sofar shows * Work with the crew team & artists to prep and ...
Audio Engineer
New York, NY · On-site
As an Audio Engineer at Sofar, you'll bring the magic on the sound desk at local shows throughout ... Provide live sound reinforcement for Sofar shows * Work with the crew team & artists to prep and ...
Audio Engineer (Part-Time)
$33.33/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
Under the direction of the Music Department's Technical Director, the Audio Engineer position is ... Responsible for all aspects of live performances, including setup and teardown, monitors, front of ...
Audio Engineer (Part-Time)
$33.33/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
Under the direction of the Music Department's Technical Director, the Audio Engineer position is ... Responsible for all aspects of live performances, including setup and teardown, monitors, front of ...
THE JOB Audio is the backbone of a live performance. Our Audio Engineers make the show sound great as well as guide visiting techs through our systems. When all those elements are combined our guests ...
THE JOB Audio is the backbone of a live performance. Our Audio Engineers make the show sound great as well as guide visiting techs through our systems. When all those elements are combined our guests ...
Audio Engineer (Part-Time)
$33.33/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
Under the direction of the Music Department's Technical Director, the Audio Engineer position is ... Responsible for all aspects of live performances, including setup and teardown, monitors, front of ...
Audio Engineer (Part-Time)
$33.33/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
Under the direction of the Music Department's Technical Director, the Audio Engineer position is ... Responsible for all aspects of live performances, including setup and teardown, monitors, front of ...
Audio Engineer (Part-Time)
Chicago, IL · On-site
$33.33/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
Under the direction of the Music Department's Technical Director, the Audio Engineer position is ... Responsible for all aspects of live performances, including setup and teardown, monitors, front of ...
Audio Engineer (Part-Time)
Chicago, IL · On-site
$33.33/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
Under the direction of the Music Department's Technical Director, the Audio Engineer position is ... Responsible for all aspects of live performances, including setup and teardown, monitors, front of ...
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| Job Focus | Mixing and managing live sound during events | Setting up, maintaining, and troubleshooting audio equipment |
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Job description
WHO ARE WE?
Live Nation Entertainment is the world's leading live entertainment company, comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. Ticketmaster is the global leader in event ticketing with over 500 million tickets sold annually and more than 12,000 clients worldwide. Live Nation Concerts is the largest provider of live entertainment in the world promoting more than 40,000 shows and 100+ festivals annually for nearly 4,000 artists in over 40 countries. These businesses allow Live Nation Media & Sponsorship to create strategic music marketing programs that connect over 1,000 brands with the 98 million fans that attend Live Nation Entertainment events each year. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.
Live Nation's Concerts Division is where tours are born, artists come to life, and fans get to experience the rush of live music. From our dozens of owned/operated Amphitheaters to our Global Touring team, from Ticketing and Venue Operations to Marketing and Sales... we foster a fun and upbeat work culture with no shortage of opportunities. With perks ranging from free concert tickets to dog-friendly offices, to progressive benefits like student loan reimbursement and adoption/fertility support... it's no wonder we are certified as a Great Place to Work organization and one of People Magazine's "50 Companies that Care". We want everyone to feel like they belong and can thrive in our community, so we strive to help you achieve your career and personal goals. Live music is our passion and where we find our common ground. There has never been a better time to join Live Nation.
WHO ARE YOU?
Passionate and motivated. Driven, with an entrepreneurial spirit. Resourceful, innovative, forward thinking and committed. At Live Nation Entertainment, our people embrace these qualities, so if this sounds like you then please read on!
THE JOB
Audio is the backbone of a live performance. Our Audio Engineers make the show sound great as well as guide visiting techs through our systems. When all those elements are combined our guests and artists leave happy and wanting to return and experience it all again. Our engineers will see every genre of music and execute live performances flawlessly.
WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO
- Load-In, Set Up, and Load Out of artist's, Live Nation owned, and rental equipment
- Mix front of house, monitors (wedge and IEM systems), patch, and cable management
- Audio Systems support for touring artist's engineers.
- Maintenance and repair of Live Nation owned audio equipment.
- Availability for technical advance with Artist or Client's representatives.
- Ensure proper care and use of all in-house, touring, and rental audio equipment.
- Oversee and operate audio systems throughout the entire venue
- Maintain a relationship with local & national audio vendors
- Assist other production departments as needed and instructed
WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING
Required:
- 3 years minimum Tour and Stage Production experience
- Experience with professional audio systems and interfaces
- A good understanding of other production elements (Lighting, Video)
- Ability to multitask while maintaining a professional demeanor
- Proficiency with all Microsoft applications
- Must possess superior interpersonal communication and organizational skills
- High School Diploma
Preferred:
- College Degree
Physical Demands/Working Environment:
- Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs
- Work in an environment with moderate to loud noise levels
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
We are passionate and committed to our people and go beyond the rhetoric of diversity and inclusion. You will be working in an inclusive environment and be encouraged to bring your whole self to work. We will do all that we can to help you successfully balance your work and home life. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with. It's talent that matters to us and we encourage applications from people irrespective of their gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities.
Live Nation strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation.
We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act and consistent with other similar and / or applicable laws in other areas.
We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, Live Nation will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy in accordance with applicable local, state and / or federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, Live Nation also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should contact a Human Resources Representative to request the opportunity to participate in a timely interactive process. Live Nation will also provide reasonable religious accommodations on a case by case basis.
HIRING PRACTICES
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Live Nation recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Live Nation may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.
**Please note that the compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and Equal Pay Transparency Rules. It is estimated based on what a successful Colorado applicant might be paid. It assumes that the successful candidate will be in Colorado or perform the position from Colorado. Similar positions located outside of
Colorado will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Live Nation takes into consideration a candidate's education, training, and experience, as well as the position's work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the CO EPEWA, a potential new employee's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.
Live Nation Entertainment will never request payment or equipment purchases as part of the hiring process. Recruiters will only contact candidates from official Live Nation or affiliated brand email domains.
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