Technical Paid Lead Sound Engineer Yale University New Haven, CT US 06/05/2025

Playbill, Inc.; Hamden (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Theatre Technician 3, Staff Sound Engineer, responsible for executing and maintaining sound designs for theatrical productions. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in sound engineering, demonstrating strong expertise in sound systems and collaboration skills. In this full-time position, you'll oversee sound equipment, participate in technical rehearsals, and support various productions, ensuring high standards of safety and craftsmanship are upheld.

Qualifications

• Professional experience in sound engineering or related field.
• Ability to work independently and lead teams.
• Knowledge of safety practices and equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Execute sound designs and maintain sound equipment.
• Collaborate with sound designers for productions.
• Train crew in operation of sound equipment.

Skills

Sound design theory

Digital/analog mixing consoles

Troubleshooting audio systems

Collaboration and teamwork

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Associate's degree

Six years of related work experience

Tools

QLab

Audio control software

Computers (Mac and PC)

Job description

University Job Title: Theatre Technician 3, Staff Sound Engineer

Bargaining Unit: L34 - Local 34 (Yale Union Group)

Time Type: Full time

Duration Type: Regular

Compensation Grade: Labor Grade D

Wage Ranges: Click https://your.yale.edu/work-yale/careers/wage-ranges to see our Wage Ranges

Work Location: Central Campus

Work Week: Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)

Searchable Job Family: Museum/Curatorial

Total # of Hours to be Works: 37.5

Position Focus:

Engineers, executes and maintains sound designs for theatrical productions. Carries out duties while exercising a high degree of autonomy and discretion, maintaining high standards for safety and craftsmanship. Handles, moves, and maintains sound equipment.

1. Participates in load-in, notes sessions, technical rehearsals, and strike of productions. 2. Creates, interprets, and executes sound production paperwork. 3. Collaborates with and advises Sound Designers and Engineers to obtain the necessary information to execute Sound designs. 4. Serves as the Sound Engineer for productions, outside organizations or special events using the theatre's venues as assigned. 5. Substitute for FOH Mix Engineer as assigned. 6. Oversees and participates in the maintenance and repair of sound department facilities, tools, and equipment. Manages documentation of repairs and service of audio equipment. 7. Assists in providing continuity in the use of sound equipment among all performance venues. 8. Facilitates purchase or rental of equipment and materials and assist in maintenance of sound department financial paperwork. 9. Assists in maintaining the safety, organization, cleanliness and efficiency of all sound department storage and workspaces. 10. Trains crew in operation of sound software and equipment. Supervises appropriate personnel. 11. Participates in creation and implementation of overhead rigging for sound equipment. 12. Uses a variety of complex tools, processes, materials, and equipment in completing assigned projects. 13. Attends appropriate meetings. 14. Transports equipment. 15. Assists other departments in load-in, notes sessions, technical rehearsals, and strike of productions, as assigned. 16. Works occasional nights, weekends and holidays. 17. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

Six years of related work experience, four of them in the same job family at the next lower level, and high school level education; or four years of related work experience and an Associate's degree; or little or no work experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of experience and education. Professional and/or college-level experience as a Sound engineer.

Required Skill/Ability 1:

Strongly demonstrated knowledge of theory and techniques in sound products and engineering, computerized sound playback systems, digital/analog mix consoles, sound reinforcement systems, and microphone techniques including wireless.

Required Skill/Ability 2:

Strongly demonstrated knowledge in operating and troubleshooting Mac and PC computers, QLab, drafting, audio control and prediction software. Demonstrated experience in front-of-house live mixing techniques. Knowledge of safe rigging practices.

Required Skill/Ability 3:

Skill in electronic and audio test equipment. Knowledge of job-related health/safety issues and ability to identify potential hazards. Ability to drive cargo van and departmental truck.

Required Skill/Ability 4:

Strongly demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively w/faculty, staff, students, interns, guest artists and other professionals representing a wide diversity of personalities. Strongly demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team setting.

Required Skill/Ability 5:

Calm and collected under pressure with a strongly demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and follow schedules and instructions. Demonstrated ability to guide, advise, mentor, and lead students and staff in a professional setting. Knowledge of budgeting and bookkeeping.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:

Drug Screen: No

Health Screening: NoSelected incumbent must have successful completion of a DMV check and a valid driver’s license.

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Posting Disclaimer:

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.

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