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Tennessee Performing Arts Center

Audio Engineer

Tennessee Performing Arts Center

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Job Summary

The Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC) values staff diversity and actively encourages people from a variety of backgrounds with different experiences, perspectives, skills, and stories to apply in order to advance our nonprofit mission and enrich our organizational culture. All staff will work with others throughout the organization to implement and exemplify policies as part of TPAC’s commitment to diversity, inclusion, access, and equity. TPAC is a nonprofit performing arts organization and cultural anchor providing enriching arts experiences for all ages, empowering lifelong arts education programs, artistic expression reflective of our community, arts connections that support the local economy, and sustainable support for professional resident companies and local artists.

Objectives:

The Audio Engineer shall provide the highest quality audio and visual elements to support theatrical productions in our 4 theaters, support areas, and lobbies.  Working within TPAC’s Technical Department this position is positive, engaging, contemporary, supportive of the arts community, and representative of TPAC’s core values, while also maintaining and implementing safety protocols. By providing outstanding service to our clients, this position is vital to TPAC and the execution of engagements.

Job Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Assist clients in the implementation of their audio and video needs.
  • Supervise crew for assigned maintenance or events.
  • Provides event-related technical support to the event technical director and supervisor.
  • Ensures the safety of department-specific equipment and all personnel.
  • Assist with equipment and system installation.
  • Maintain all audio and video technical equipment.

The above-listed duties are not all-inclusive. This position is expected to perform other work-related duties as assigned even though they may not be considered primary duties.

Qualifications

Skills and Knowledge:

Required:

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and 4 to 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • A college degree is highly recommended.
  • In-depth knowledge of theatrical systems & equipment specifically audio and video
  • Possess managerial and communication abilities for interpersonal relationships with clients, various depts., full and part-time technical staff members
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment including confidence/experience to make quick decisions 
  • Experience with Audio software and Network Audio Signals including Dante, Shure Wireless Workbench, Qlab v5 (audio and video), Mac, PC, Clear-Com Encore, and FreeSpeak
  • Competency with Yamaha CL and Rivage consoles
  • Competency with Meyer speakers and Meyer Galileo Compass
  • Experience with mixing for musical theater, concerts, and comedies.
  • Bench Repair Work Skills: Wiring, Cabling Standards, Soldering, Component Skills.

High Preferred:

  • A/V Networking Skills
  • QSC Qsys knowledge
  • Soldering skills
  • Cable building skills (XLR, 1/4, BNC, Ethernet) 
  • Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Ability to work in a group setting
  • Ability to problem solve and remain calm in stressful situations
  • Knowledge of video projectors and screens (Christie Projectors)
  • Video Distribution Systems (Magenta, Black Magic, etc)
  • Ability to troubleshoot faulty gear
  • RF Coordination Abilities 
  • Ability to use different types of microphones and techniques for implementation.

Preferred:

  • Knowledge of other manufacture consoles (Soundcraft/Digico) 
  • Knowledge of other speaker manufacturers (JBL/EAW) 
  • Bilingual, First Aid/CPR certified, forklift certified 

Software and Services Used:

  • Microsoft Office (Word & Excel), ADP, Concur and Venue Ops/Momentus Elite.
  • Meyer Compass
  • QSC Q-Sys Designer
  • Dante Controller
  • Shure Wireless Workbench
  • Yamaha Offline editors for CL and Rivage consoles

Frequent Functions and Working Conditions:

  • Seeing, Hearing, and Listening.
  • Standing and being stationary for long periods of time.
  • Pushing/pulling.
  • Ascending and Descending flights of stairs and ladders.
  • Face-to-face contact.
  • Working in the dark with loud noises and flashing lights.
  • Basic math skills.
  • Analysis, problem solving/decision making.
  • Lifting and moving equipment up to 50 lbs.

Occasional Functions: 

  • Bending and Stooping. 
  • Ability to work outside in all weather conditions including hot and cold temperatures. 
  • Working at a high elevation. 

TPAC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All aspects of the employment process will be merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristic.

Additional Information

Benefits

Health & Welfare benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid time off, 401K with match

How to Apply

Please visit our website and apply through our career portal via ADP WFN

https://www.tpac.org/about/careers

Details

  • Date Posted: November 26, 2024
  • Type: Full-Time
  • Job Function: Other
  • Service Area: Arts / Culture