Assistant Sound and Video Manager - Arena Stage

ABOUT ARENA STAGE



Arena Stage was founded August 16, 1950 in Washington, D.C. by Zelda Fichandler, Tom Fichandler and Edward Mangum. Over 65 years later, Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater, under the leadership of Artistic Director Molly Smith and Executive Director Edgar Dobie, is a national center dedicated to American voices and artists. Arena Stage produces plays of all that is passionate, profound, deep and dangerous in the American spirit, and presents diverse and ground-breaking work from some of the best artists around the country. Arena Stage is committed to commissioning and developing new plays and impacts the lives of over 10,000 students annually through its work in community engagement. Now in its seventh decade, Arena Stage serves a diverse annual audience of more than 300,000.



JOB DESCRIPTION:



PURPOSE OF POSITION: To assist Sound and Video Supervisor in supervising and executing all aspects of the operation of the Arena Stage Sound Department.



MINIMUM 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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:



Climbing ladders, working in high places.

Working in confined spaces.

Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs.

Ability to work standing for extended periods.

Ability to work seated for extended periods.

Ability to work kneeling for extended periods.

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.

Troubleshoot and repair sound and video equipment as needed.

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:



QLab, Watchout, Sound Architect, London Architect, Microsoft Office, MainStage
Salary: $45,000