Live Audio Director - Lead & Elevate Event Sound

TECHNICAL ELEMENTS; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

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.