Significant Productions, Inc

Job Summary/Purpose

The Audiovisual Supervisor for touring productions is responsible for the coordination and implementation of audiovisual systems and AV staff of The Sharon L Morse PAC. This includes operations, training, budgeting, maintenance, and general direction of the department.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities for this position include the following; While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, Management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different functions to be performed when circumstances change or exigencies require (this includes but is not limited to emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technology developments)

• Update, implement, and set standards in relation to documents pertaining to the operation of the audiovisual department at the PAC, including but not limited to inventories, plot, paperwork, operations manuals.
• Planning, coordinating, installing and striking of all audio, projection, backstage communication systems and video monitoring equipment as needed at the PAC.
• Lead installation, set up, and engineering of sound and video equipment, overseeing work of various staff and temporary workers within this department.
• Test, maintain, repair, inventory, and acquire appropriate audiovisual equipment.
• Work with Production Management and Booking Management to determine any audiovisual or backline rentals or purchases needed for individual shows.
• Advise on methods, processes, and equipment in support of artistic goals as well as develop and update long range plans for improvement and expansion of all audiovisual equipment.
• Work alongside other department within the PAC to assist in their needs as well as assisting with audiovisual needs, when necessary, at the Studio Theatre.
• Set and maintain standards regarding lighting equipment and consumables inventory, storage, installation, etc. including annual preventative maintenance for systems and equipment.
• Estimate costs and redline riders for upcoming shows and seasons of shows to enable the booking team to complete its work effectively and on time.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with renters, promoters, and traveling talent and technicians.
• Train others in the proper operation of audiovisual equipment to include …
• Orient renters to AV systems and safety considerations, technical characteristics, and other areas of concern.
• Stay on top of industry trends and developments to keep SLMPAC on the cutting edge of new AV technologies and techniques.
• Understand and participate in safety and risk management practices.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Audiovisual Technician

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, or six or more years’ experience in technical theatre, stagecraft, entertainment technology/design, or related field.
• 2-3 years of leadership experience preferred.
• Flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, as needed.
• Prompt and regular attendance is a requirement of this position. 
• Proficient in the Yamaha CL/QL family of consoles
• Proficient in mixing monitors and/or front of house audio for bands and other touring acts
• Proficient in digital audio networking (Dante Level 1 certification preferred)
• Ability to communicate effectively in a Microsoft Office365 ecosystem.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills with supervisors, peers, and internal and external clients.
• Ability to foster a safe, humane, collaborative, organized, respectful, and energized work environment with a positive attitude and a sense of humor.
• Understanding of theatre terminology
• Work with intermediate mathematical concepts.

 Typical Physical/Mental/Environmental Demands

• A broad range of physical movement, including prolonged sitting, standing, climbing ladders, reaching, twisting and turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily activities.

•    Grasping and gripping, repetitive hand movement, and fine coordination in operating equipment, using tools and preparing written material.

•    Working at a height exceeding 50 feet with required fall protection equipment and mitigations (catwalks, personnel/equipment lifts, etc.)

•    Near and far vision in reading, operating equipment, and viewing productions.

•    The need to be able to lift, drag, and/or push materials weighing up to 50 pounds using appropriate tools

•    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is moderately exposed to moving mechanical parts and hazards. There is a moderate level of noise in the work environment. There are instances when the employee experiences wet or humid conditions, works in high places, experiences fumes – mists-gases and chemical hazards, runs a risk of electrical shock, vibration and burn hazards. The employee will be exposed to theatrical haze, fog, and strobe effects.