Assistant Sound & Video Supervisor

FULL TIME POSITION STARTS JULY 1, 2024

WHO WE ARE

Arena Stage is the voice of American theater resident in our nation's capital. Focused on American artists, our productions are innovative and representative of stories from across the country. We nurture new plays and reimagine classics. We celebrate our democracy and diversity through a multitude of voices in our productions and community engagement programs to inspire people to action.

WHAT WE VALUE

A work culture that values experimentation and collaboration.

Excellence in all aspects of our endeavor.

Diversity, Equity, Accessibility and Inclusion throughout the Organization and within our audience and the community.

Community Service through education and public engagement.

Lead effective partnerships and collaboration to serve artists and arts professionals.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Assist Sound and Video Supervisor in supervising and executing all aspects of the operation of the Arena Stage Sound Department.

MINIMUM/CORE REQUIREMENTS:

• Two years of professional theatrical sound experience or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• Must have some supervisory experience
• Must have experience with video and projections equipment

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Advanced knowledge of theatrical sound equipment operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Basic electrical knowledge, including troubleshooting single phase, multi-phase and low voltage power systems.
• Operation of Yamaha digital sound consoles.
• Operation and installation of projectors, including rigging and focusing.
• Operation of personnel lifts.
• Operation of counter weight fly systems and basic stage rigging practices
• Operation of common portable and stationary power tools.
• Knowledge of audio system installation, both analog and digital.
• Working knowledge of wired and wireless computer networking.
• Experience with digital audio transmission protocol, including Dante and Cobranet.
• Operation of wireless microphones.
• Experience with wired and wireless comm systems.
• Working knowledge of Watchout, Qlab, and MainStage.
• Communicate and collaborate in a positive manner with staff and visiting artists.

KEY FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Prepare sound system paperwork
• Lead and work alongside staff and crews for load in and load out.
• Provide support to sound and video run crew as needed.
• Troubleshoot and repair sound and video equipment as needed.
• Report problems to the Audio Video Supervisor as they arise.
• Prepare, install and support events as needed and interact with clients in a courteous, professional, and constructive fashion.
• Creating and organizing department calendars and work calls.
• Program and operate sound board on a substitute basis when needed.
• Perform maintenance on sound and video equipment.
• Assist in supervision of Sound staff and assume Audio and Video Supervisor duties as needed.

COMPUTER SKILLS UTILIZED:

• QLab, Watchout, Sound Architect, London Architect, Microsoft Office, MainStage

The Washington Drama Society, Inc., Arena Stage does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.

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Offers of employment at Arena Stage are contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check and/or professional reference check as allowed by employment law in the District of Columbia.