Lead Live Audio Engineer & FOH Systems Lead

International Audio-Visual; Whippany (NJ); On-site; USD 34,440,000 - 61,992,000; Full time

Job summary

International Audio Visual (IAV) in Whippany, NJ seeks an experienced A1 Audio Engineer/Technician to join our live event production team. You’ll lead audio for corporate events, galas, conferences, and performances, ensuring seamless sound and client satisfaction.

Ideal candidates have hands-on live event production experience, strong knowledge of signal flow, and proficiency with modern digital consoles. This is a live-production, on-site role offering diverse events and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Proven professional experience as an A1 / Live Audio Engineer.
• Strong understanding of live audio signal flow and system design.
• Experience operating professional digital mixing consoles.
• Experience with wireless microphones and RF systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot audio and equipment issues under pressure.
• Comfortable working directly with clients and event producers.
• Ability to read input lists, stage plots, patch sheets, and system diagrams.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and occasional travel.

Responsibilities

• Serve as A1 and lead audio engineer for live events.
• Build, configure, and operate professional live sound systems.
• Mix FOH and/or program audio for corporate and live events.
• Manage microphones, wireless systems, RF coordination, playback, monitors, and communications.
• Work with presenters, speakers, performers, producers, and event teams.
• Conduct system checks, line checks, sound checks, and troubleshooting.
• Read and understand audio signal flow and system diagrams.
• Troubleshoot audio issues quickly and calmly in a live environment.
• Coordinate with A2s, technicians, video, lighting, staging, and production teams.
• Interface directly with clients and event producers in a professional manner.
• Load in, set up, operate, and strike audio systems as required.
• Maintain a high standard of quality, organization, and professionalism on every show.

Skills

A1 Live Audio Engineer

Live event experience

Client-facing

Flexible hours

Tools

Yamaha consoles

Allen & Heath

DiGiCo

Avid

Dante

Shure Axient/ULX-D

Job description

International Audio Visual (IAV) in Whippany, NJ seeks an experienced A1 Audio Engineer/Technician to join our live event production team. You’ll lead audio for corporate events, galas, conferences, and performances, ensuring seamless sound and client satisfaction.

Ideal candidates have hands-on live event production experience, strong knowledge of signal flow, and proficiency with modern digital consoles. This is a live-production, on-site role offering diverse events and travel as needed.