Seasonal Associate Audio & Video Supervisor - Signature Theatre Company

SEASONAL ASSOCIATE AUDIO & VIDEO SUPERVISOR

Signature Theatre Company is seeking candidates for the position of Seasonal Associate Audio & Video Supervisor to join its Production Team.

About Signature

Signature Theatre is an artistic home for storytellers. By producing several plays from each Resident Writer, Signature offers a deep dive into their bodies of work. Founded in 1991 by James Houghton, Signature Theatre is now led by Artistic Director Paige Evans and Executive Director Timothy J. McClimon. Signature serves its mission by hosting our distinctive playwright residencies at our permanent home at The Pershing Square Signature Center, a three-theatre facility on West 42nd Street designed by Frank Gehry Architects. The Center supports and encourages collaboration among artists, cultural organizations, and local communities by providing free, public access throughout the space. In addition to its three intimate theatres, the Center features a studio theatre, a rehearsal studio and a public café and bar. Since its founding, Signature has received over 100 awards and in 2014 became the first New York theatre to receive the Regional Tony Award.

EDIA

Applicants from populations underrepresented in the theatre field and aligning with Signature theatre’s institutional goals and priorities focused on playwrights, community and access are strongly encouraged to apply.

Signature is committed to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility and welcomes candidates who have demonstrable experience advocating for underrepresented communities.

Please read our commitment to creating a theatre focused on EDIA at signaturetheatre.org

Position Summary

In conjunction with the Audio & Video Supervisor, you will support the Audio and Video Departments for all Signature Theatre productions and events in our 2023-24 Season, collaborating with designers, production staff, and overhire. You will also assist with rental events and productions within the Pershing Square Signature Center. The work schedule varies, often including evening and weekend hours. This is a seasonal salaried exempt position, reporting to the Audio & Video Supervisor.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

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Assist in maintaining and tracking sound and video budgets for all Signature Theatre Productions.

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Work with designers and AV Supervisor to create bid packages for rental shops.

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Attend design presentations, meetings, and run-throughs as designated by the AV Supervisor.

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Assist in hiring and supervision of AV Overhire for load-in, strike, run crew, or other work calls.

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Support ongoing show maintenance of Signature Theatre Productions.

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Support Audio and Video needs for Signature Theatre’s annual Gala.

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Provide feedback to the Venue Coordinator on the feasibility of sound and video designs for rental events and productions in the Pershing Square Signature Center.

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Provide support for show critical systems for all shows in the Center by maintaining:

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Rep Theatrical Sound Systems in the three theatres within the Center

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Lobby and Rehearsal Studio sound systems

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Audio and Video Program Feeds

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Assisted Listening Devices, in conjunction with the Front of House staff

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Wired and Wireless Com Packs

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Identify equipment for service and repair and recommend maintenance projects and critical upgrades as needed in the Audio and Video systems for the Center.

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Participate in the training and enforcement of safety protocols throughout the process of sound and video work within the Center.

Preferred Skills and Experience

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Proven experience as a Production Audio for 3 or more productions at an Off-Broadway or Regional Theatre or equivalent experience in an AV position in related fields.

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Experience working multiple productions at the same time in various phases of their process.

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Working knowledge and experience with the following audio, video, and com equipment:

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Digital Com Systems (Riedel Artist, or Clear-Com Freespeak and HelixNet systems)

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Yamaha CL/QL and Allen & Heath iLive consoles

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Meyer Sound, d&b, and L-Acoustics Speakers and Speaker Management Systems

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Lamped and Laser Projectors from manufacturers such as Chrystie, Epson, etc.

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Shure and Sennheiser Wireless Microphone Systems, and lavalier Microphones from DPA, Point Source, and Countryman. Knowledge of theatrical mic rigging is a plus.

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Netgear and Cisco Ethernet Switches and configurations

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Competence in computer systems and software such as:

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Mac and Windows Operating Systems including Microsoft Word and Excel

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AutoCAD and/or Vectorworks

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QLab

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Label Management Software (CableWalla, Minotaur, etc)

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Media server software (d3, Watchout, etc) is a plus, but not a requirement

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Digital Audio Workstations (Logic Pro, Ableton Live, etc) is a plus, but not a requirement

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Ability to break down and explain technical information and issues to a non-technical audience.

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Excellent communication, interpersonal, and time management skills.

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Strong interest in collaborating and supporting designers and fellow team members.

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Interested and committed to building an equitable and inclusive community.

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Possess a positive attitude and be self-motivated.

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Stand in for the AV Supervisor as necessary.

Compensation

This is a seasonal exempt position with a salary of $1,320 per week. An excellent benefit package includes medical, dental, vision insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid sick time, personal days, transit benefit program, and employee assistance program. The seasonal contract starts Jan 2, 2024, and ends June 30, 2024. Prior to Jan 2, some prep time will be required.

To Apply

Apply here: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Apply/1956086/SIGNATURE-THEATRE-COMPANY-Inc/Seasonal-Associate-Audio-Video-Supervisor

Considerations

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, affectional preference, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health decisions, pregnancy, disability, genetic predisposition, age, military or veteran status, marital or familial status, or any other protected characteristic, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Salary: $1,320.00 per week