Sound Engineer | Part-Time | The Paramount Baltimore

Oak View Group; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Savings Plan

401(k) matching

Job summary

Oak View Group is seeking a Sound Engineer to operate and maintain professional audio systems for concerts, sports, and corporate events in our arena. The role is part-time and pays $35.00 per hour. Benefits for part-time roles include a 401(k) savings plan and matching.

You will work with touring production teams, review riders, and manage RF and digital consoles to ensure top-quality sound and safe operations during live events.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required; associate degree or technical certification preferred.
• 3–5 years of live sound production experience is preferred.
• Experience in arenas, theaters, stadiums, or large venues is preferred.
• Experience with touring productions and major events is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of professional audio systems and signal flow.
• Familiarity with digital mixing consoles (Yamaha, DiGiCo, Avid, Allen & Heath) and RF management.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and strike professional audio systems for arena events.
• Mix FOH, monitor, and broadcast audio as required.
• Coordinate with touring production teams and event organizers on audio needs.
• Review technical riders and advance event audio requirements.
• Operate digital consoles and venue audio processing equipment.
• Configure loudspeakers, amplifiers, consoles, and signal processing gear.
• Conduct sound checks and troubleshoot audio issues during events.
• Maintain audio equipment inventory and assist with maintenance.
• Assist video, lighting, and staging departments as needed.
• Ensure safety standards and OSHA compliance.

Skills

Live sound

Arena experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree or cert in Audio Engineering / Live Sound

Tools

Yamaha

DiGiCo

Avid

Allen & Heath

Job description

Oak View Group

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.

Oak View Group

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.

Position Summary

The Sound Engineer is responsible for the operation, maintenance, setup, and execution of professional audio systems for concerts, sporting events, family shows, corporate events, conventions, and other live entertainment events held within the arena. This position ensures high-quality audio production while maintaining a safe and efficient working environment for performers, guests, promoters, and staff.

This role pays an hourly rate of $35.00.

Benefits for Part-Time Roles: 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching.

This position will remain open until December 31, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and strike professional audio systems for arena events.
• Mix front-of-house (FOH), monitor, and broadcast audio as required.
• Coordinate with touring production teams, performers, promoters, and event organizers regarding audio requirements.
• Review technical riders and advance event audio needs.
• Operate digital audio consoles, processing equipment, wireless microphone systems, and playback devices.
• Configure and maintain loudspeaker systems, line arrays, amplifiers, consoles, and signal processing equipment.
• Conduct sound checks and troubleshoot audio issues before and during events.
• Monitor and adjust audio levels to ensure optimal sound quality throughout the venue.
• Assist with installation, maintenance, testing, and repair of arena audio infrastructure.
• Coordinate intercom and communication systems for event operations.
• Maintain audio equipment inventory and recommend repair or replacement of equipment as needed.
• Assist with video, lighting, and staging departments when required.
• Maintain accurate documentation of equipment maintenance and event production activities.
• Ensure compliance with all venue safety standards and OSHA regulations.
• Support event load-ins, rehearsals, performances, and load-outs.
• Respond quickly to technical issues during live events to minimize disruption.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required. Associate's degree or technical certification in Audio Engineering, Music Production, Live Sound, or a related field is preferred.
• 3-5 years of live sound production experience preferred.
• Experience working in arenas, theaters, stadiums, convention centers, or large-scale entertainment venues is preferred.
• Experience with touring productions and major event operations is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of professional audio systems and signal flow.
• Experience with digital mixing consoles such as Yamaha, DiGiCo, Avid, Allen & Heath, or similar systems.
• Knowledge of wireless microphone coordination and RF management.
• Familiarity with Dante, AVB, or other digital audio networking platforms.
• Ability to read technical drawings, stage plots, and audio schematics.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
• Ability to maintain composure under pressure during live events.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with production teams.

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.