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Senior Audio Engineer - Manchester
- Posted 19 March 2024
- Salary £30000 - £38000 per annum + + Excellent benefits
- LocationManchester
- Job type Permanent
- Discipline Event Venue & AV Support
- ReferenceMAN-AUDIO-DD_1710867088
- Contact NameJoseph Kelly
Job description
KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Rigging and operating audio equipment for a wide variety of live, virtual and hybrid events.
- Working as part of a team.
- The ability to lead a team of freelance staff and represent the company.
- Communicating with clients, suppliers, venue staff and crew both onsite and prior to an event.
- Preparing and maintaining equipment in our warehouse spaces.
- Working with the head of audio to continue developing, maintaining, and improving the audio department.
- Delivering / collecting equipment in company vehicles.
- Assistance in other departments to meet the needs of the business.
QUALIFICATIONS AND KEY ATTRIBUTES OF THE CANDIDATE
- Minimum of 2 years' experience as a live events sound engineer, particularly in the corporate sector.
- Experience mixing Front of House and Monitors for live music acts
- Experience mixing high level corporate conferences / awards
- Knowledge of Yamaha digital mixind consoles, particularly CL and QL series
- Knowledge of d&b line arrays, amplifiers, array calc and R1 control network
- Proficient in the programming and use of Qlab
- Ability to work as part of a team or unaccompanied under own initiative.
- Ability to thrive under pressure of a live event.
- High standard of personal presentation.
- Excellent communication skills with a strong focus on customer service.
- Ability to problem solve and to work to deadlines.
- High self-motivation and ability to lead by example.
- Flexibility and a can do, customer focused attitude.
- Keen eye for detail with a high standard of equipment presentation.
- Full UK Driving License and own transport.