Sound Technician (Grade 1)

TN United Kingdom; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an experienced Sound Technician to join their dynamic team in Stratford-upon-Avon. This full-time, fixed-term role offers the opportunity to work with leading sound designers, operating and plotting sound for a range of productions. You'll be instrumental in ensuring the smooth running of shows, providing hands-on support, and maintaining sound equipment. If you have a passion for theatre and a strong understanding of sound technology, this is your chance to contribute to a creative environment that values inclusivity and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience in sound operation and maintenance in a theatre environment.
• Familiarity with Digico SD sound desks and communication systems.

Responsibilities

• Support Sound Designers in implementing sound designs.
• Operate and plot sound for shows using Digico SD desks.

Skills

Sound Operation

Digico SD Software

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Tools

Digico T Software

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Royal Shakespeare Company

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Are you an experienced Sound Technician? Can you operate and plot sound for shows on Digico SD software. Do you enjoy providing hands-on support setting up sound for shows? Are you available to start a fixed term contract in late May until early April until mid-December?

We are looking for an experienced Sound Technician to join us from late May until mid-December, to assist the Sound Department with show operation and the smooth running and maintenance of shows in our studio theatre at The Other Place. You will work with the team to ensure that effective and efficient technical support is in place for all productions.

Reporting to the Head of Sound, your responsibilities will include (please see the job description and person specification for the comprehensive list):

• Supporting Sound Designers by creatively assisting in the implementation and realisation of their sound designs.
• Operating and plotting sound for shows on Digico SD sound desks.
• Helping with fault-finding, repair and maintenance of sound equipment.
• Complying with RSC health and safety policies.
• Supporting production sound in the set up of shows.

The right person for this role will have:

• Working knowledge and understanding of sound and communications in a theatre environment
• An understanding and familiarity of Digico T software
• Good communication and teamworking skills

This role is offered as a full-time, fixed term contract from 19 May 2025 until 14 December 2025, working 48 hours per week average, typically worked 6 out of 7 days, Monday to Sunday, based in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Application Process

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

The interviews will be online in the week commencing 19 May.

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 willsupport 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.