Padres Production - Audio Technician

San Diego Padres; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

San Diego Padres is seeking an enthusiastic Padre Production - Audio Technician to ensure top-tier audio for games, concerts, and special events at Petco Park and Gallagher Square.

As a part-time, non-exempt role, you will operate mixing boards, mics, and speakers, set up systems, perform checks, and collaborate with engineers, vendors, and guests to deliver the best sound experience for fans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in audio production, entertainment technology, or related field.
• Experience supporting audio operations for live events preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operate audio mixing boards, microphones, speakers, and other gear during Padres games, concerts, and events.
• Set up and run audio systems across Petco Park, including Gallagher Square.
• Perform line and sound checks for national anthems and performances.
• Assist with power distribution, cable runs, and signal routing for events.
• Collaborate with front office staff, touring teams, vendors, and guests to meet audio needs.
• Troubleshoot and maintain audio equipment; keep inventories updated.
• Coordinate with house audio to integrate systems for events.
• Support control room operations with A1 and DJs to deliver high-quality sound.

Skills

Audio signal flow

Microphones operation

Digital/analog mixers

Communication skills

Computer skills

Team collaboration

Baseball knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in audio production

Tools

L-Acoustics L2 PA system

Allen & Heath dLive C1500

DiGiCo Quantum 225

Allen & Heath SQ5

AVB & Dante protocols

Job description

TITLE: Padres Production -Audio Technician

DEPARTMENT: Scoreboard Operations

REPORTS TO: Director, Scoreboard Operations

STATUS: Part-Time; Non-Exempt

San Diego Padres Commitment

The San Diego Padres are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for our employees. We strive to create an environment for everyone by including perspectives from backgrounds that vary by race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, and national origin.

San Diego Padres Petco Park Promise

Our service values drive our behaviors to create the best experience for all our guests who visit Petco Park. As a team member at Petco Park, we genuinely and passionately care about our guests, our ballpark, and each other. We make meaningful and memorable connections that set us apart from other venues and experiences. Each position on our team actively lives out this nonnegotiable commitment every day to CARE, CONNECT, EXCEED.

Your role as an Audio Technician

You will be primarily responsible for ensuring high-quality audio production for Padres games, concerts, and other special events held at Petco Park, including Gallagher Square.

All the responsibilities we will trust you with

• Exemplifying our Petco Park Promise: CARE, CONNECT, EXCEED by proactively welcoming all guests to the ballpark and consistently striving to exceed all guests' expectations
• Operating various audio mixing boards, microphones, speakers, and other audio equipment during Padres games, concerts, and special events
• Setting up and operating audio systems throughout the ballpark, including Gallagher Square, while working independently or as part of a team
• Setting up microphones, stage wedges, stage snakes, subwoofers, front fills, monitors, FOH processors, and related equipment for concerts, live entertainment, and special events
• Performing line and sound checks, including those for national anthems and other musical performances, to ensure equipment is functioning properly
• Operating control consoles to monitor and adjust audio levels, ensuring the correct audio feeds and appropriate volume levels throughout the ballpark
• Assisting the Audio Engineer with power distribution, cable runs, audio signal routing, and stage and FOH cable management
• Collaborating with Padres Front Office employees, technical staff, touring production teams, vendors, and special guests to meet event-specific audio needs while maintaining a calm and professional demeanor
• Troubleshooting and maintaining audio equipment and keeping detailed equipment inventories
• Working with Ballpark Management to coordinate local audio systems with the house audio system for various events
• Supporting control room operations for Padres games and in-stadium entertainment, including working with the A1 and DJs to deliver the best possible sound experience for fans
• Keeping up with the team's performance on the field, current organizational news, and demonstrating general baseball and Padres history knowledge
• Performing a variety of duties, including rotation based on departmental needs, and assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the Vice President of Broadcasting & Presentation, Director of Scoreboard Operations, Director of Event Production & Video Engineering, Manager of Engineering, and Audio Engineer

Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter most

• Being consistent, punctual, and having reliable attendance
• Having strong knowledge of audio system signal flow and the operation of microphones, speakers, amplifiers, and digital/analog audio mixers
• Understanding microphone and line-level input signal flow and having basic knowledge of distributed audio systems
• Having excellent communication skills and a positive, energetic personality
• Possessing proficient computer skills with the ability to multitask, react quickly to live event and game action, and maintain attention to detail
• Possessing a high degree of discretion, integrity, and accountability
• Working collaboratively and respectfully with others in a fast-paced, high-pressure, team-oriented environment
• Having strong knowledge of baseball and the Padres organization

Additional knowledge and experience we'd love for you to bring (preferred, but not required)

• Relevant experience supporting audio operations for concerts, live entertainment, festivals, large-scale special events, television production, scoreboard operations, or comparable production/control room environments.
• Experience operating or serving as a system engineer for L-Acoustics audio systems, particularly the L-Acoustics L2 PA system in Gallagher Square

• Familiarity with digital audio mixing consoles, including Allen & Heath dLive C1500, DiGiCo Quantum 225, and Allen & Heath SQ5
• Experience with concert audio equipment, stage and FOH power distribution, cable management, and audio signal routing, including AVB and Dante protocols
• Experience collaborating with touring production teams, audio engineers, and other live entertainment professionals
• Bachelor's degree in audio production, entertainment technology, or a related field
• Being bilingual in English and Spanish

You will be required to meet the following

• Must be at least 18 years of age by the start of employment
• Must be available to work flexible hours for a variety of shifts, which may include Padres home and road games, concerts, special events, other non-baseball events, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Minimum physical requirements: Ability to travel to and gain access to various areas of the ballpark for prolonged periods of time; ability to lift and transport up to 50 pounds
• As a condition of employment, must successfully complete all post-offer, pre-employment requirements, including but not limited to a background check

Salary and Additional Compensation

Per the California pay transparency law, the pay rate for this position ranges from $21.14-$42.00 per hour. Part-time, non-union employees are subject to the San Diego Hospitality Minimum Wage Ordinance, and rates will increase accordingly.

In addition to your hourly rate, the Padres offer PTO, employee discounts, appreciation, and recognition opportunities for this position.