Live Audio & Projection Operator (Overhire)

The New School; West Virginia; On-site; USD 35,817 - 46,838; Part time

Job summary

The New School’s College of Performing Arts is seeking an Overhire Board Operator to support audio and video needs for academic performances and partner events on campus. You will manage projectors, video, and audio systems under the Audio & Video Supervisor, taking cues from stage management and implementing designs from the Sound or Projection Designer.

This role requires working knowledge of Qlab5, Isadora, Millumin, Watchout, and related tools, plus at least two years as a live sound

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of projection software such as Qlab5, Isadora, Millumin, or Watchout.
• Experience as a live sound engineer for concerts, corporate events, or theater (2+ years).
• Understanding of gain structure and video signal flow in theatrical systems.
• Ability to interpret technical riders, signal flow diagrams, and cue lists.
• Strong verbal and written communication, organization, and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Take cues from stage management during rehearsals and performances and assist in programming video content.
• Set up, patch, and test microphones and speakers according to designer specifications.
• Operate and strike equipment (projectors, cameras, audio consoles, playback systems) for events.
• Direct technicians and stage crew under supervision to meet standards.
• Communicate with leadership and designers to ensure successful productions.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Time-management

Tools

Qlab5

Isadora

Millumin

Watchout

Wireless Workbench6

Dante Virtual Soundcard

Dante Controller

Yamaha consoles

Midas consoles

Behringer consoles

Job description

The New School’s College of Performing Arts is seeking an Overhire Board Operator to support audio and video needs for academic performances and partner events on campus. You will manage projectors, video, and audio systems under the Audio & Video Supervisor, taking cues from stage management and implementing designs from the Sound or Projection Designer.

This role requires working knowledge of Qlab5, Isadora, Millumin, Watchout, and related tools, plus at least two years as a live sound