Audio Visual Supervisor $52,000.00 – $57,000.00 per year Fireside Dinner Theatre Fort Atkinson, WI Backstage & Technical 1 weeks ago

Playwright Co; Fort Atkinson (WI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Short and Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Free meals

Preview Night – free show for staff

Job summary

Fireside Theatre in Wisconsin seeks an Audio Visual Supervisor to design, implement, operate, and manage all audio, video, show control, and communication systems for productions and events. You will lead the audio team, coordinate with directors and staff, and ensure high-quality sound across performances and rehearsals.

The role requires proficiency with DiGiCo consoles, QLab, Dante networking, DAWs, and wireless mics, with a schedule including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred; equivalent professional experience considered.
• Professional experience in theatrical sound design and live audio production.
• Experience supervising audio personnel preferred.
• Proficiency with digital audio consoles including DiGiCo, QLab, Dante networking, DAWs, wireless mics.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary sound designer for Fireside productions and events.
• Collaborate with directors, designers, and staff to create engaging sound designs.
• Create and maintain cues, music, effects, and show documentation.
• Oversee audio systems, consoles, and related technology (QLab, Dante, wireless mics).
• Supervise and mentor audio staff; manage budgets and inventory.
• Support rehearsals, tech weeks, performances with setup and live mixing.
• Attend meetings and collaborate across departments to ensure audio needs are met.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Sound Design/Audio Engineering/Theatre Tech

Tools

DiGiCo

QLab

Dante networking

DAWs

Job description

The Fireside philosophy is that “people will come to where they have been invited and will return to where they have been made to feel welcome.” We take care in selecting personnel with a caring, friendly personality and expect that attitude to be maintained in every aspect of the job. Our Customer Service Mission is: To provide each guest with a memorable experience through friendly, courteous and gracious service. We believe strongly that each department is a critical member of the team whether or not they have direct contact with the customer.

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Are you looking for a career behind the scenes at an amazing Dinner Theatre in Wisconsin? The Fireside Theatre is seeking an Audio Visual Supervisor to join our theatre production team!

The Audio Visual Supervisor is a key member of the Fireside Theatre Production Team responsible for the design, implementation, operation, and management of all audio, video, show control, and communication systems for Fireside productions, special events, and other projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Primary sound designer for Fireside productions, special events, and other projects
• Partners with directors, designers, and production staff to create effective and engaging sound designs
• Creates, edits, programs, and maintains sound cues, music, effects, playback systems, and show documentation for theatrical productions and events
• Manages all audio and A/V systems, including digital consoles, QLab, Dante networking, wireless systems, intercoms, recording systems, and related technology
• Oversees all the audio department staff, including training/mentoring, and scheduling
• Manages audio budgets, equipment inventory, purchasing, maintenance, and departmental needs
• Supports rehearsals, technical rehearsals, performances, concerts, and special events through audio setup, operation, troubleshooting, and live mixing
• Collaborates with production, artistic, and other departments to ensure the successful execution of all audio and technical needs
• Attends required production meetings, designer runs, technical rehearsals, previews, and performances as needed
• Handles multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently while collaborating with creative and production teams
• Performs all other duties as requested by management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Sound Design, Audio Engineering, Theatre Technology, or a related field preferred; equivalent professional experience will be considered
• Professional experience in theatrical sound design, live audio production, and audio system management
• Experience supervising, mentoring, and/or managing audio personnel preferred
• Proficiency with digital audio consoles including DiGiCo (preferred), QLab, Dante networking, digital audio workstations (DAWs), wireless microphone systems, and theatrical audio workflows.
• Strong troubleshooting, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with creative and production teams
• Sharp problem-solving skills with the ability to make informed decisions in a fast-paced production environment

This position has a flexible schedule but does require availability that includes nights, weekends, holidays, and additional time during rehearsal and tech weeks.

Pay is negotiable based on experience.

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Full Time Benefits:

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401 (k) with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Free meals
• Preview Night – employee and guest see the show for free
• Awards and recognition program
• Percent off on Gift Shop Merchandise