Cary’s Parks Recreation and Cultural Resources department is seeking an enthusiastic and creative individual to join our Production team in our Cultural Resources division as a Production Coordinator- Audio!
This position plans, executes, and leads technical production work in support of events and operation for Cary. The Production Coordinator-Audio will be responsible for leading the coordination of video, lighting, and audio support for assigned venues and events, and requires specialized knowledge of Production Audio.
This position frequently serves in a management role at events, overseeing all areas of technical production, and frequently serves as an equipment operator. Work includes considerable contact with clients ranging from Cary citizens to Cary staff.
Work is performed under the Production Supervisor – Audio. This position regularly supervises the work of contracted technicians and contracted production companies.
- Assists in ensuring that all venues have a functioning production Audio System, including ensuring appropriate microphone inventory, appropriately deployed speakers, amplification, and processing, and appropriate control/mixing/equipment processing, as well as necessary documentation.?
- Advances shows with internal/external clients and artists, reviewing tech riders, artist contracts, as well as assisting clients with event planning when necessary.
- Sets schedules for production support of events, and plans staffing based upon available resources for assigned events.
- Collaborates with event planners to meet their needs with available resources.
- Documents plans for meeting event production needs through Cary systems while maintaining communication with various stakeholders.
- Collaborates with Production Team to ensure that all events are staffed with Cary Staff and contractors, leads coordination of the contractor schedule as required for each event.
- Maintains audio production equipment and supplies, performing routine maintenance duties and overseeing contractors in maintenance tasks.
- Collaborates with peers, employees, and contractors in the successful execution of events.
- Sets up, configures, operates, and strikes production equipment at assigned venues and events as needed, including corporate style meetings, Council events, theatrical drama and dance, live music concerts, stand-up comedy, themed environments, etc.
- Opens and closes Cary venues as required.
- Assists with documenting procedures in operation of applicable technical systems at assigned venues, creating efficiencies where possible.
- Supports instruction and training of staff and contractors in applicable technical systems and on new techniques or newly acquired equipment.
- Coordinates with peers and leads contractors in the successful execution of production needs for events.
- Enforces safety protocols and ensures that all work in responsible areas is performed in accordance with applicable fire codes, OSHA, and Cary Safety Standards and Policies.
- Performs other job-related tasks as required.
Comprehensive Knowledge of:
- All aspects of technical theatre and production management (proper theatrical rigging practices, handling of hard and soft scenic goods, mechanical physics, fundamental electricity, modern construction practices and materials, stage crafts including rigging, lighting, carpentry, video and sound equipment) with a specialty in Production Audio.
- Occupational hazards and necessary safety protocol of production work.
- Audio and Sound Design and the utilization of entertainment and commercial audio equipment and control systems including Allen and Heath processing systems, Dante networks, and various amplification and speaker systems.
- Operation, setup, and repair of all kinds of audio equipment by Shure, Allen and Heath, Electrovoice, Danley Sound Labs, Yamaha, DPA, Telefunken, and others.
- Computer software for lighting, sound and video, including console remotes, iOS remote apps, OSC, Qlab, etc.?
- Repairing and maintaining sound, light and video equipment.
General Knowledge of:
- Techniques, methods and procedures of theater, dance, music and concert productions and presentations including stage, set, sound design and implementation, stage management, computerized sound systems, and production IT networking and infrastructure.
- Operation of productions in outdoor venues and maintenance of equipment in outdoor settings.
- Windows PC w/Office applications, Apple Computers with production applications, Qlab, various offline software, and scheduling software.
Ability to:
- Communicate Cary policies, standard procedures, and rules to clients and the public as required in the execution of events.
- Provide effective leadership to both paid and volunteer crew members with varying technical expertise.
- Handle complex scheduling and exercise good judgment when bringing together production elements.
- Communicate verbally effectively, understand and carry out verbal and written instructions.
- Analyze and evaluate technical support needs for events either through Riders or through communications with renters and/or artists.
- Operate a wide range of equipment, including but not limited to personnel lift, follow spots, lighting fixtures, programmable lighting consoles & dimming system, sound board & audio system components, and various tools and machinery used in production work.
- Perform duties that require climbing stairs and ladders, going up in genie lifts, bending and twisting, lifting up to 50 pounds and working safely at heights up to 25’.
- Utilize principals of design to choose, place, focus, and program various lighting equipment to effectively and artistically illuminate events and immersive environments, supporting the design concepts of event planners, directors, choreographers.
- Identify auditory or visual difficulties (including lighting and illumination) in events/productions and make adjustments.
- Communicate with and meet the public effectively, while dealing with them in a firm, but tactful manner.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Work flexible hours, including required work on weekends, nights, and holidays.
- Acquire knowledge of policies, procedures and services of the department.
Education and Experience
Requires a combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with course work in concert production, technical theater, event production, or a related field AND a minimum of 3 years of experience in technical and production work.
Preference will be given to candidates who possess at least one of the following:
- Some experience with mixing front of house and/or monitors for a variety of musical artists
- Some experience with mixing and/or sound design for theatrical productions including musicals
- Some experience with installation and/or maintenance of digital audio systems including but not limited to DANTE networks
Physical Requirements
The work in this class is moderate to heavy. An employee in this class must be able to walk, climb, stoop, reach and stand for long periods of time in order to install sets, props, lighting and other technical equipment. An employee must be able to talk, hear, and see in order to carry out the tasks listed above. This job requires the ability to lift, push, or pull objects up to 50lbs and working safely at heights up to 25’. Considerable dexterity with hands and fingers is required in order to install and take down technical equipment. Visual acuity is necessary in order to read and write handwritten and typewritten materials and view a computer. The ability to identify visual and lighting difficulties in events and productions and make adjustments is necessary.
Conditions of Employment
Requires drug testing and background check (which may include criminal history check, SBI fingerprinting, motor vehicle records check, education verification and credit history review) and satisfactory reference checks prior to employment.
Requires a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
