Lead Audio Engineer
Core
Lead audio operations and technical leadership for live entertainment and sports events in a 17,000-seat arena and related venues.
Role type
Senior Lead Audio Engineer (Live Event)
Builds
Integrated audio solutions for concerts, sports games, and broadcast productions
Domain
Live entertainment, sports venues, broadcast production
Required skills
Live-event audio engineering, Yamaha CL5 mixing consoles, Dante/MADI/Q-SYS networking, Riedel communications, emergency-notification systems, wireless audio operations, audio system maintenance, signal flow and gain structure, loudspeaker placement, microphone selection
Preferred skills
Technical direction of audio technicians, Evertz routing systems, video production audio support
Technologies
Yamaha CL5, Dante, MADI, Q-SYS, Riedel, Evertz
Responsibilities
Lead audio operations for live events ranging from arena to small spaces; Plan and manage audio projects including staffing and equipment; Mentor and develop audio technicians; Monitor live audio mixes and respond to production cues; Diagnose and resolve operational issues and emergency repairs; Manage audio equipment inventory and maintenance; Coordinate with broadcast trucks and vendors.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
