Live Music Audio Engineer Jobs in Utah (NOW HIRING)

Announcement
Details
Open Date
06/09/2026
Requisition Number
PRN45283B
Job Title
Audio / Video Content Management
Working Title
Production Audio Engineer
Career Progression Track
M00
Track Level
M1 - Supervisor
FLSA Code
Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No
Standard Hours per Week
40
Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time
Shift
Variable
Work Schedule Summary
Monday - Friday, Nights and Weekends as Needed
VP Area
Academic Affairs
Department
00072 - Pioneer Theatre Company
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
58000 to 65000
Close Date
09/09/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
07/15/2026
Job Summary
Pioneer Theatre Company, a professional LORT theatre working under agreements with AEA, SDC, and USA, seeks a full-time, benefited Lead Audio. This position serves as a key member of the production team, reporting to the Production Manager. The role involves interfacing with guest designers, technical engineering and some artistic design, including design deployment, act as A1 providing live mix for productions, installing, and maintaining a variety of electronic and digital equipment. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Responsibilities

• Prepares the sound design or soundscape, including recording sessions, editing production and rehearsal versions of sound effects and music, sourcing and implementing production equipment.
• Provide live mix for productions.
• Deploys, maintains, and repairs venue audio/video systems, instrumentation, and controls.
• Hiring, training and supervision of over hire audio crew in equipment installation, and production specific duties.
• Attends all necessary rehearsals (first rehearsals, run-throughs, technical, and dress) to apply the design to the theatre space.
• Develops specialized electronic devices and modifies existing equipment for specific job applications.
• Manages some budgeting and purchasing.
• Problem-solves and makes on-the-spot decisions to resolve system or equipment failure, with the authority to prioritize workload.
• Coordinates with production team to deliver a standard of quality and maintain design intent.

Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Supervisor, Audio / Video Content Management: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master's (or equivalency) degree.
Preferences

• Associate degree in Electronics/Production audio, or equivalency.
• Two years of professional experience with a focus on the fundamental principles of audio electronics, including signal flow, transduction, and amplification.
• Required knowledge of digital audio networking (e.g., Dante), DigiCo Control/Automation, wireless microphone systems, RF distribution (Audio/Video). QLab programming, theatrical communications systems and general lighting and video integration with sound systems.
• Demonstrate effective communications skills.
• Applicant must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions as outlined.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to lift 50-75 lbs., work at heights, and perform extended physical labor.

Type
Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
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