Lead Audio-Visual Supervisor, Theatre Production

Colorado College; Colorado; On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vacation & Sick Time

Holiday Breaks

Retirement Plan 403(b)

Tuition Benefits

PSLF Assistance

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Colorado College seeks an Audio Visual Supervisor to lead the delivery of exceptional AV experiences for FAC productions. Reporting to the Director of Production, you will oversee live mixing, gear management, and collaboration with visiting designers to realize creative visions.

You will mentor students during Youth Repertory seasons, supervise staff, and manage equipment procurement within budget while ensuring high artistic standards and audience engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in audio or equivalent experience plus three years live mixing musical theatre inclusive of RF and live orchestras.
• Proficiency in complex digital audio and video systems; fluent with Mac, PC and complex AV programs.
• Proficiency in technologies including but not limited to Dante, Mainstage, Qlab and MIDI systems.
• Excellent trouble shooting and repair skills.
• Familiarity with paging/ monitor systems, networking, Clear Com.
• Experience programming and mixing on Allen & Heath consoles specifically the S-7000.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills and excellent collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Engineer and live mix all FAC mainstage including large Musicals, Plays, and Youth Rep programming.
• Work with sound designers, music directors, and projection designers to implement their visions.
• In consultation with the Director of Production, determine and purchase all audio equipment and perishable supplies within approved budgets.
• Manage and maintain inventory and organization of gear.
• Manage Over Hire A2s and all over-hire audio technicians for each production.
• Determine all audio or visual needs for rentals and special events programming for FAC Theatre Company spaces.
• Participate in requests from the Director of Production with special functions such as openings, fund-raising activities with other FAC departments, and the FAC Youth Repertory program as assigned.
• During the Youth Repertory season, provide training and mentorship to all students.

Skills

Proficiency in complex digital audio

Mac/PC fluency

Dante

Mainstage

Qlab

MIDI systems

Troubleshooting

Networking

Clear Com

Allen & Heath S-7000

Education

Bachelor’s degree in audio or equivalent experience

Master’s Degree in Audio or related field

Tools

Allen & Heath S-7000

Dante

Mainstage

Qlab

MIDI

Job description

Colorado College seeks an Audio Visual Supervisor to lead the delivery of exceptional AV experiences for FAC productions. Reporting to the Director of Production, you will oversee live mixing, gear management, and collaboration with visiting designers to realize creative visions.

You will mentor students during Youth Repertory seasons, supervise staff, and manage equipment procurement within budget while ensuring high artistic standards and audience engagement.