Live Audio Engineer & A2 Backstage | On-Site

ADP, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 47,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts seeks a Zilkha Hall House Audio Engineer to provide live-audio support for clients and events, including mixing performances and serving as A2 backstage when needed.

Responsibilities include load-ins/load-outs, maintaining equipment and inventory, and collaborating with production leadership on equipment upgrades. The ideal candidate knows Yamaha consoles, Dante networking, QLab, and projection, and can thrive in a fast-paced, team-driven setting.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of Yamaha series consoles, Rio boxes, and Dante networking.
• Knowledge of various microphones and their best uses.
• Familiarity with wireless microphones, especially Shure and Sennheiser.
• Able to mix live shows and act as an A2 backstage when needed.
• Comfortable working in QLab with audio and projection.
• Knowledge of Epson projectors and lenses.
• Knowledge of various types of consoles and other audio equipment that clients may bring in.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds, and to climb and work at various heights as needed.

Responsibilities

• Handle all audio needs for clients that come into Zilkha Hall.
• Mix live shows when needed.
• Assist with load ins and outs as required with other departments.
• Maintain house audio equipment and inventory.
• Share in recommendation of new equipment and systems with the Production Manager and Director of Production.

Skills

Yamaha consoles

Rio boxes

Dante networking

Microphones

Wireless mics

Shure

Sennheiser

QLab

Projection

Epson projectors

A2 backstage

Live mixing

Physical lifting

Tools

QLab

Epson projectors

Job description

The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts seeks a Zilkha Hall House Audio Engineer to provide live-audio support for clients and events, including mixing performances and serving as A2 backstage when needed.

Responsibilities include load-ins/load-outs, maintaining equipment and inventory, and collaborating with production leadership on equipment upgrades. The ideal candidate knows Yamaha consoles, Dante networking, QLab, and projection, and can thrive in a fast-paced, team-driven setting.