Lead Audio Technician

Allied; Oakdale (MN); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied seeks an experienced Audio Lead to manage the Audio Department and support the Production Management team. You will direct audio show preparation, interpret production docs, and advance systems and infrastructure.

Responsibilities include equipment maintenance, vendor coordination, and training Allied staff and contractors. You will lead, mentor, and grow a collaborative audio team while adapting to scheduling needs.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years experience in the industry.
• Audio Console knowledge.
• Ability and willingness to travel.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Strong writing proficiency and visual design skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading the Audio Department and being a resource for the Production Management team.
• Assisting/directing audio show prep.
• Interpreting and communicating production related technical documentation.
• Advancing audio systems and associated infrastructure.
• Equipment maintenance and repair.
• Maintaining communications with vendors and project team members.
• Documenting and communicating equipment issues to shop management.
• Keeping Allied up to date in the audio department and suggesting new purchases.
• Assist with quoting, RPO, and pull sheets to ensure proper equipment is used.
• Assist and lead audio training for Allied staff and contractors.
• Maintain and grow a healthy audio team/culture.
• Working as technical staff or production lead based on scheduling availability.

Skills

Strong writing

Interpersonal skills

Team leadership

Planning and organization

Sound systems experience

Willingness to travel

Evenings/weekends availability

Vectorworks/CAD

Tools

Vectorworks/CAD

Job description

Looking for a few good people to join our team!

Allied exists to give every client, no matter the size, a professional,
creative audio-visual experience while building enduring relationships.

You will be known for:

Leading the Audio Department and being a resource for the Production Management team

Assisting / directing audio show prep

Skillfully interpreting and communicating production related technical documentation

Advancing audio systems and associated infrastructure

Equipment maintenance and repair

Maintaining effective communications and working relationships with vendors, and project team members

Documenting and communicating with shop management any equipment issues discovered on show site

Keeping Allied up to date in the audio department and suggesting new purchases

Assist with quoting, RPO, and pull sheets to ensure proper equipment is being utilized

Assist and lead audio training for Allied Staff and contractors

Maintain and grow a healthy audio team/culture

Working in the role of technical staff or production lead based on scheduling availability from the Sr. Production Manager

Other duties as specified by the Sr. Production Manager

We want to meet you if you possess:

Strong writing proficiency and visual design skills

Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills

Ability to develop, lead, motivate and supervise working teams

Demonstrated experience working independently and as part of a team

Demonstrated planning and organizational skills

Vectorworks / CAD experience (training opportunities available)

Ability to accomplish goals working through formal and informal channels, with diplomacy and tactfulness

Sound Vision experience (training available)

Required Qualifications:

At least 5 year experience in the industry

Audio Console knowledge

Ability and willingness to travel

Ability to work evenings and weekends

Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects