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Systems Engineer * Lead FOH Engineer * Audio Department Manager * Touring Audio Professional ... Sound, Brown Note Productions, Rat Sound, Firehouse Productions, Upstaging, ATK, or similar ...

Maintain and operate theater and remote production sound systems. Support immersive and spatial ... Minimum Qualifications 7+ years of proven experience supporting large-scale productions, touring ...

Provide day-to-day technical and operational needs for sound, lights, video, and backline equipment ... audio, lighting, or video engineer for a national touring act, production vendor/supplier ...

This includes loading and programming show files, conducting sound checks, setting up microphones ... Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in live audio production, preferably in a theatrical, touring ...

Provide day-to-day technical and operational needs for sound, lights, video, and backline equipment ... audio, lighting, or video engineer for a national touring act, production vendor/supplier ...

This includes loading and programming show files, conducting sound checks, setting up microphones ... Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in live audio production, preferably in a theatrical, touring ...

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How much do touring sound engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for touring sound engineer in the United States is $29.43, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.79 and $37.02 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical work hours and travel expectations for a Touring Sound Engineer?

Touring Sound Engineers usually work non-traditional hours, often including evenings, weekends, and holidays to accommodate concert and event schedules. Extended travel is a regular part of the job, as you'll frequently move from city to city with the touring crew, sometimes spending weeks or months on the road. Flexibility and a willingness to adapt to changing environments are crucial, as the schedule can vary based on the length and type of tour. This dynamic work structure is ideal for those who enjoy travel and working in ever-changing settings.

What does a Touring Sound Engineer do?

A Touring Sound Engineer is responsible for managing live sound during concerts and events while traveling with an artist or band. Their duties include setting up and operating audio equipment, adjusting sound levels, troubleshooting technical issues, and ensuring consistent sound quality across different venues. They often collaborate with musicians, production crews, and venue staff to deliver the best possible audio experience. This role requires technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and the ability to adapt to various acoustic environments.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Touring Sound Engineer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Touring Sound Engineer, you need a solid grasp of audio engineering principles, live sound mixing, and troubleshooting, often supported by a degree or certificate in audio technology. Familiarity with professional audio consoles, digital soundboards, wireless systems, and software like Pro Tools is typically required. Outstanding problem-solving abilities, strong communication, and the capacity to stay calm under pressure are essential soft skills. These qualities are important because they ensure smooth live performances and the ability to quickly resolve issues during fast-paced touring environments.

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Audio Engineer - Landmark Credit Union Live

Audio Engineer - Landmark Credit Union Live

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.

Milwaukee, WI • On-site

Part-time

Re-posted 3 days ago


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7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 141 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

10th of 50 rated entertainment


Job description

Job Summary:
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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