Live Audio Director - Lead & Elevate Event Sound

TECHNICAL ELEMENTS

Atlanta (GA)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Technical Elements seeks an Audio Department Manager to lead the audio team across live events and internal operations in Atlanta. You will oversee design, prep, deployment, tuning, maintenance, and coordination to ensure high-quality audio for every project.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong technical judgment, and clear communication across production, warehouse, and repair teams. You will manage both event and in-house audio workflows in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

  • Professional live sound system knowledge for corporate events, concerts and special events.
  • Experience with digital consoles across major brands (Yamaha, DiGiCo, Allen & Heath, Avid, Midas).
  • Proficient with wireless mic/RF coordination platforms and audio networking, DSP, and patching workflows.
  • Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills; able to manage multiple projects under pressure.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the audio department’s daily operations, scheduling, and show support.
  • Oversee audio system prep, maintenance, inventory repair, QC, and documentation.
  • Lead audio planning for events, including system packages, signal flow, and RF coordination.
  • Collaborate with production, warehouse, sales, and other leads to ensure scalable, show-ready audio.
  • Supervise and train full-time staff and freelancers.
  • Support on-site execution including system deployment and tuning.

Skills

Leadership
Communication
Organization
Problem solving
Live sound
Project management
Attention to detail
Event production

Tools

Yamaha consoles
DiGiCo consoles
Allen & Heath consoles
Avid consoles
Midas consoles
Shure Wireless Workbench
Wavetool
Sennheiser

Job description

Technical Elements seeks an Audio Department Manager to lead the audio team across live events and internal operations in Atlanta. You will oversee design, prep, deployment, tuning, maintenance, and coordination to ensure high-quality audio for every project.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong technical judgment, and clear communication across production, warehouse, and repair teams. You will manage both event and in-house audio workflows in a fast-paced environment.

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