Radio Mic Technician - All Is But Fantasy

Royal Academy Of Dance; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A performing arts organization is seeking a Radio Mic Technician in Stratford-upon-Avon. This full-time, fixed-term position runs from January 12 to February 21, 2026, focusing on sound work and coordinating radio microphones. Ideal candidates possess expertise in sound disciplines and Sure Axient software. This role offers a collaborative work environment and aims to support excellent performance quality.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of health and safety legislation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support with sound work and coordination of radio microphones.
• Fitting hairline microphones & managing the radio mic plot.
• Checking microphone positions and sound quality.

Skills

Working knowledge of sound

Radio microphone placement

Good communication skills

Tools

Sure Axient software

Job description

Do you have working knowledge of sound and radio microphones in a theatre environment? Can you operate Sure Axient software? Do you want to be part of a collaborative, ambitious and dynamic team? Are you available to work from early January through to February 2026 in Stratford-upon-Avon?

We are looking for a Radio Mic Technician to assist and support with sound work ensuring that effective and efficient technical support is in place for All Is But Fantasy, specifically in the upkeep and coordination of the radio microphones and practical props.

Reporting to the Head of Sound, key areas of responsibility include (please see the full job description and person specification for the comprehensive list):

• Fitting hairline microphones & managing the radio mic plot
• Checking microphone positions, sound quality and patch
• Fault finding, repair and maintenance of sound equipment
• Complying with health and safety at all times

To be suitable for this role, it is essential that you have:

• Working knowledge and understanding of sound, communications radio microphone placement and maintenance and sound-related disciplines in the theatre environment.
• Working knowledge of Sure Axient software.
• An understanding of Health and Safety legislation
• The ability to work on one's own initiative and within a strong team.
• Good communication skills.

This is a full-time, fixed-term position, for 2 months based in Stratford-upon-Avon. You will be working an average of 48 hours per week hours per week, 6 days a week. The contract dates are 12 January 2026 until 21 February 2026.

Application Process

All applications should be made online using the RSC website. If you need any assistance when applying, please email [e-mail]

The role will close at midnight on 23 November, and interviews will take place week commencing 1 December.

About the RSC

The RSC strives for excellence, and values creativity, inclusivity, sustainability, collaboration, and accountability.

We can offer great benefits and aim to create a welcoming, supportive environment which is happy, healthy and safe. We place great importance upon developing a diverse, highly motivated and energised workforce to help achieve our priorities. We put our values at the heart of everything we do.

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all individuals.

We believe that safeguarding children and adults is everyone's responsibility, and everybody working at the RSC has a duty to place safeguarding at the heart of their work. We welcome candidates who will support and advocate the RSC's environmental objectives continuing to improve our sustainability work and actions both on and off stage.

The Royal Shakespeare Company (no. 212481) is a registered charity.