Audio Technician

Responsible for amplifying, mixing, recording, syncing, and reproducing sounds and effects for productions and special events. Responsible for looking over equipment; checking connections, sound levels and equipment functionality; running sound checks and other tasks.

PROFILE

The Audio Technician is a key role, assisting the President/CEO and Assistant Production Manager in the Production Department. The department’s purpose is to deliver service excellence to all customers.

Flexibility and pro-activity are crucial aspects of this position that by its nature is varied and challenging.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Responsible for amplifying, mixing, recording, syncing, and reproducing sounds and effects for productions and special events.
2. Responsible for looking over equipment; checking connections, sound levels and equipment functionality; running sound checks and other tasks.
3. Conducting minor repairs and troubleshooting sound equipment, as well as maintaining the work area for other technicians to ensure safety and productivity.
4. Regulate volume level and sound quality during recording sessions, using control consoles.
5. Set up, test, and adjust recording equipment for recording sessions and live performances.
1. Adjust sound quality and volume.
2. Run cables, check mikes and setup baseline levels.
3. Assign mikes a level to ensure balanced sound.
4. Tear down (strike) equipment after event completion.
6. Use sound mixing boards to mix and edit tracks; adjust sound quality and volume; run cables, check mikes and setup baseline levels.
7. Load and unload equipment
8. Properly maintain all equipment.  This includes, but is not limited to:
1. Cleaning
2. Maintenance
3. Minor repairs
4. Storage
5. Security
9. Report equipment problems and ensure that required repairs are made.
10. Make certain that all equipment is prepared, preparation includes but is not limited to ensuring equipment is cleaned and tested.
11. Responsible for making sure setups have been set up professionally and neatly maintaining the standard of the company and the hotel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES…Cont’d.

12. Exercise good judgment in all aspects of the business
13. Make the right decisions for the successful completion of job responsibilities.
14. Complete all tasks given in a timely manner, adhering to standards, and paying close attention to details.
15. Sign In/Out Reporting – responsible for swiping in/out each day and signing in/out each day when arriving to and from work.

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

•  Ability to foster a cooperative and positive work environment.
• Knowledge of customer service standards and procedures.
• Knowledge of Audio Equipment and their applications as it relates to the industry.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Ability to make sound decisions.
• Must be willing to work on day off if needed.
• Must be a team player.
• Ability to make decisions concerning one’s job in the best interest of the company.
• Ability not to be influenced by others that is not in the best interest of the shift or department.
• Not afraid to be looked upon as unpopular, when required to making a decision in the best interest of the shift, which may not be in favor of others.
• Ability to work under extreme pressure and maintain professional conduct at all times.
• Ability to accept strong criticism concerning one’s responsibilities, maintain professional conduct and uphold a friendly and cooperative work environment.
• Prepared to accept complete responsibility for one’s work.
• Must possess a good character, have integrity and a pleasant personality.

This job description is issued as a guideline to assist you in your duties; however, it is not exhaustive.   Because of the evolving nature and changing demands of our business this job description may be subject to change. You may, on occasion, be required to undertake additional or other duties within the context of this job description and according to the needs of the business, which may not be within your traditional role but within your core skill competencies.