At Live Nation Entertainment, our people embrace these qualities, so if this sounds like you then please read on! THE JOB The Wiltern is seeking is seeking a Sound Engineer who will be responsible ...
At Live Nation Entertainment, our people embrace these qualities, so if this sounds like you then please read on! THE JOB The Wiltern is seeking is seeking a Sound Engineer who will be responsible ...
At Live Nation Entertainment, our people embrace these qualities, so if this sounds like you then please read on! THE JOB The Wiltern is seeking is seeking a Sound Engineer who will be responsible ...
At Live Nation Entertainment, our people embrace these qualities, so if this sounds like you then please read on! THE JOB The Wiltern is seeking is seeking a Sound Engineer who will be responsible ...
Corporate Live Sound Audio Engineer
El Cajon, CA · On-site
$65K - $72K/yr
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Must be able to lift 70lbs Requirements: * 5+ years of AV Live Sound Audio Engineering, preferably corporate events in a client-facing role * Thorough understanding of audio systems, support tools ...
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Corporate Live Sound Audio Engineer
El Cajon, CA · On-site
$65K - $72K/yr
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Must be able to lift 70lbs Requirements: * 5+ years of AV Live Sound Audio Engineering, preferably corporate events in a client-facing role * Thorough understanding of audio systems, support tools ...
Audio Engineer
$90K/yr
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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
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Retirement
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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 ...
$41 - $50/hr
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... live sound engineering, theatrical lighting, technical direction, and/or venue management.Prior experience in K-12, higher education, or similar educational environments preferred.Demonstrated ...
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$41 - $50/hr
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... live sound engineering, theatrical lighting, technical direction, and/or venue management.Prior experience in K-12, higher education, or similar educational environments preferred.Demonstrated ...
Live Events Technical Director and Audio Engineer
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$96 - $120/hr
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Live Events Technical Director and Audio Engineer The Buckley School, Los Angeles' oldest K-12 ... sound engineering, theatrical lighting, technical direction, and/or venue management. * Prior ...
Live Events Technical Director and Audio Engineer
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$96 - $120/hr
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Live Events Technical Director and Audio Engineer The Buckley School, Los Angeles' oldest K-12 ... sound engineering, theatrical lighting, technical direction, and/or venue management. * Prior ...
Audio Engineer
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$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
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$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
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
$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 ...
Sales - Audio/Recording Equipment
Burbank, CA · Hybrid
$15/hr
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Experience with recording engineering/production and/or live sound (Preferred) * Four years or more experience in selling pro audio/musical instruments (Preferred) Perks/Benefits * This is a ...
Sales - Audio/Recording Equipment
Burbank, CA · Hybrid
$15/hr
Medical
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Experience with recording engineering/production and/or live sound (Preferred) * Four years or more experience in selling pro audio/musical instruments (Preferred) Perks/Benefits * This is a ...
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 ...
Sales - Audio/Recording Equipment
Burbank, CA · On-site
$15/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
Experience with recording engineering/production and/or live sound (Preferred) * Four years or more experience in selling pro audio/musical instruments (Preferred) Perks/Benefits * This is a ...
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Sales - Audio/Recording Equipment
Burbank, CA · On-site
$15/hr
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Experience with recording engineering/production and/or live sound (Preferred) * Four years or more experience in selling pro audio/musical instruments (Preferred) Perks/Benefits * This is a ...
Technical expertise using sound equipment, such as audio mixing consoles, 360 Systems Instant Replay, Ableton live and Sound Director effectively * Extensive experience in sound engineering ...
Technical expertise using sound equipment, such as audio mixing consoles, 360 Systems Instant Replay, Ableton live and Sound Director effectively * Extensive experience in sound engineering ...
Sales - Audio/Recording Equipment
Burbank, CA · On-site
$18 - $100/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
Experience with recording engineering/production and/or live sound (Preferred) * Four years or more experience in selling pro audio/musical instruments (Preferred) Perks/Benefits * This is a ...
Sales - Audio/Recording Equipment
Burbank, CA · On-site
$18 - $100/hr
Medical
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Experience with recording engineering/production and/or live sound (Preferred) * Four years or more experience in selling pro audio/musical instruments (Preferred) Perks/Benefits * This is a ...
... and live entertainment. Annually, we host more than 160 million guests, promote more than 10,000 ... Operate PA during shows if Sound Engineer is absent. * Venue maintenance including lighting, sound ...
... and live entertainment. Annually, we host more than 160 million guests, promote more than 10,000 ... Operate PA during shows if Sound Engineer is absent. * Venue maintenance including lighting, sound ...
... and live entertainment. Annually, we host more than 160 million guests, promote more than 10,000 ... Operate PA during shows if Sound Engineer is absent. * Venue maintenance including lighting, sound ...
... and live entertainment. Annually, we host more than 160 million guests, promote more than 10,000 ... Operate PA during shows if Sound Engineer is absent. * Venue maintenance including lighting, sound ...
... and live entertainment. Annually, we host more than 160 million guests, promote more than 10,000 ... Operate PA during shows if Sound Engineer is absent. * Venue maintenance including lighting, sound ...
... and live entertainment. Annually, we host more than 160 million guests, promote more than 10,000 ... Operate PA during shows if Sound Engineer is absent. * Venue maintenance including lighting, sound ...
Media Services Technician
San Diego, CA · On-site
$30.37 - $33.39/hr
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Work closely with Media Services Engineers and senior technicians during event support and ... Live sound reinforcement * Digital and analog signal flow * Video conferencing technologies
Media Services Technician
San Diego, CA · On-site
$30.37 - $33.39/hr
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Work closely with Media Services Engineers and senior technicians during event support and ... Live sound reinforcement * Digital and analog signal flow * Video conferencing technologies
Audio lecturer applicants should: have extensive professional experience in audio engineering, live sound reinforcement, and music production; be proficient in industry-standard software and hardware ...
Audio lecturer applicants should: have extensive professional experience in audio engineering, live sound reinforcement, and music production; be proficient in industry-standard software and hardware ...
Senior Product Development Engineer
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
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This is a senior individual contributor role requiring technical leadership, sound engineering ... live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse ...
Senior Product Development Engineer
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
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This is a senior individual contributor role requiring technical leadership, sound engineering ... live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse ...
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Part-time
Posted 5 days ago
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Based on 142 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
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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 620 million tickets sold annually and approximately 10,000 clients worldwide. Live Nation Concerts is the largest provider of live entertainment in the world promoting more than 50,000 events annually for nearly 7,000 artists in 40+ countries. These businesses allow Live Nation Media & Sponsorship to create strategic music marketing programs that connect more than 1,200 sponsors with the 145 million fans that attend Live Nation Entertainment events each year. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.
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
The Wiltern is seeking is seeking a Sound Engineer who will be responsible for ensuring the success of show and event productions by performing the technical aspects related to the show(s) production. Assist in all aspects of stage operations, assist in all on-site A/V operations. While providing excellent professional service.
WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO
- Performs the Load-in & Out of band equipment and rental equipment
- Set Up and Break down of Band and Event Equipment
- Cabling and patching / working together with the entire crew as a team
- Audio adjustments, maintaining safe audio levels. While providing a professional mix
- Audio Control Boards operation
- Oversee visiting audio techs, especially during shows.
- Responsible for Protecting /Maintenance and repair of Audio equipment
- Assist with Production throughout the House as needed
- Assist The Production Manager with the technical advance with Artists representatives
- Ensure proper care and handling of all House of Blues and 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 and met and executed with the utmost profession attitude
- Maintain a relationship with local & National Audio Vendors Maintenance and repair of sound, light and stage equipment
- May assist the Stage Manager with show passes
- Assist lighting crew with stands, microphones, cables, etc.
- Assist with any Special Events operations
WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING
- 3 years minimum Tour and Stage Production experience.
- Experience in pro audio systems, stage lighting and basic video systems.
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Proficiency with all Microsoft applications
- Must possess superior interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
- High School Diploma
- Must be able to lift up to 75lbs
- Work in an environment with moderate to loud noise level
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
We aspire to build teams that reflect and support the fans and artists we serve. Every day we aim to promote environments where everyone can be themselves, contribute fully, and thrive within our company and at our events. 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.
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, intersectionality, 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.
The expected compensation for this position is:
$25.60 USD - $32.00 USD Hourly
** Pay is based on a number of factors including market location, qualifications, skills, and experience.
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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