Audio Engineer (A1/A2)
About The Position
Advanced Systems Group, LLC enables creativity through better technology and operations for media creatives and content owners. From acquisition to delivery, on-premises or in the cloud, ASG ensures our clients’ success through tailored solutions. One of North America’s largest Media and Entertainment Technology and Operations suppliers, we provide engineering services, physical and cloud integration, training, support, and managed services. Our Managed Services deliver customized operations and services for all phases of media production, including creative and engineering. Founded in 1997, and providing nationwide services, ASG has teams based in Northern California, Los Angeles, the New York Tri-State Area, the Southeastern US, and the Rocky Mountain Region. We are Looking for: The Audio Engineer supports the audio needs of studio events, contributing to overall success and impact on each occasion.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years experience as either an A1 or A2, preferably for large or high profile events.
- Experience in live event corporate settings, working with high level talent is a must.
- Comfortable working closely with others; often placing microphones requires close contact with the talent.
- Experience with audio technologies including but not limited to Shure Wireless Workbench and Microphones and Sennheiser EM9000 Wireless Microphones.
- Good situational awareness, as often high profile individuals
- Strong knowledge and understanding of broadcast and production technology.
- Ability to program microphone systems, and other audio equipment effectively.
- Good understanding of audio transport standards such as Dante, MADI, and Twinlane.
- Ability to multitask and adapt to rapid show-flow changes in a live and fluid environment.
- Excellent control room demeanor, proven leadership skills, team-first attitude and the ability to handle pressure in a fast paced environment.
- Ability to interface with both technical and creative members of the event production ecosystem.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to take a service-oriented approach to this position, with a desire to help clients achieve their best result.
Responsibilities
- Ensure a well-mixed event for both streaming and event space experience.
- Work with presenters to properly place and track lay microphones.
- Prepare, organize, and track handheld microphones as needed.
- Use and follow the run-of-show document as a guide for proper show flow.
- Partner with other crew members on the execution of audio elements both before and during shows.
- Attending pre-show production meetings with crew to review responsibilities.
- Ensure testing of all show's playback elements for proper playout.
- Following the event content closely to execute with maximum quality.
- Be responsible for ensuring that proper audio levels for records are precise.
- Program and operate mixers, microphones, and all ancillary audio gear.
- Conduct audio gear configuration upgrades and develop new show elements.
- Perform regular maintenance checks on audio equipment.
- Troubleshoot and address technical issues during events: signal flow, clocking, networking, RF, etc.
- Ensure clear and balanced sound for all elements, including vocals, instruments, and other audio sources. Keep all audio equipment functioning properly and up to date
- Commission new audio equipment and systems
- Tune PA systems
- Subject matter expert on all broadcast and live audio equipment including consoles, intercom systems, teleconferencing integration, etc.
- RF Coordination
- Record voice-overs, productions, or other types of audio content
- Serve as the primary point of contact for all audio production questions for unique shows or new asks
- Develop workflows for changing show and client needs: integrating new technologies into event spaces, expanding or modifying existing systems, upgrading system elements
- Partner closely with production operators and producers to inform them of workflows, and get their feedback.
- Occasionally help production operators with other event needs
- Adhere to schedules and accurately record time worked
- Can step in as A2 to support another A1 as needed
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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