Lighting and Sound Supervisor
CATEGORY: Academic/Instructor
DeSales University
Center Valley, PA
US
CONTACT NAME
Victoria Kopishke
Job Details
DESCRIPTION
Overview:
Lead the lighting, audio, and projection operations for Act I and the departments of Theatre, Dance, and TV/Film. Mentor and train a team of student technicians in the safe installation and operation of lighting, audio, and projection equipment.
Essential Job Functions:
- Plan, prep, and install lighting plots for Theatre productions, Dance performances, and the Film Festival. Supervise the load in/out of all lighting, projection, and audio equipment. Maintain a repertory lighting plot in the Main Stage and Schubert performance venues.
- Teach the equivalent of up to one three-credit course per semester in lighting, sound or projections, in addition to supervising practicum students working in lighting sound or projections.
- Maintain accessible inventories of lighting, audio, and projection equipment. Troubleshoot, perform preventative maintenance, and ensure equipment is repaired or replaced as needed.
- Plan and install audio equipment for Theater and Dance performances. Train students in basic audio concepts including console operation, mixing and microphone techniques, and troubleshooting equipment and setups.
- Recruit, train, and supervise student technical work-study students.
- In collaboration with the Production Manager, evaluate lighting, audio, and projection designs and requests for timeline feasibility and cost, as well as actively plan load in and production schedules.
- Collaborate with both staff and guest lighting designers.
- Collaborate on and submit proposals for capital expenditures and improvements. Track and plan for production expenses for Act I Technical budgets. Coordinate with facilities services and IT on capital and network projects.
- Design Sound for Dance and Theatre productions.
- Attend technical/dress rehearsals as needed.
- Perform related work as required or assigned.
- Some evening and weekend work required.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree with 5 years’ experience in a professional performing arts production environment.
- Ability to read and interpret theatrical drafting using Vectorworks or AutoCAD software.
- Knowledge of ETC networking and Lightwright software.
- Knowledge of Q-lab software for playback of both audio and video in performance.
- OSHA 10 Certification (or completion at hire) with additional knowledge of theatrical rigging safety.
- Knowledge of protocols and procedures for the safe install, focus, and use of theatrical lighting equipment.
- Understanding of digital audio networking (DANTE), signal path, and experience with digital audio consoles. DANTE Certification before or on hire.
- Demonstrated ability to work within a production team atmosphere where multiple performances and productions overlap in the schedule and communication is key.
- A strong commitment to the mentorship, training, and supervision of students.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supervising both undergraduate and professional crews.
- Knowledge of projection technology, includes types of lenses, blending multiple projectors, and projection mapping.
- ETCP Certification in Electrics or Rigging.
- Ability to use ProTools for audio recording and editing.
Physical Demands:
- There are physical demands associated with this position. Successful candidate must be able to lift 50 lbs. (fifty pounds), spend extended periods on his/her/their feet, climb a ladder, kneel, and crawl.
SALARY
$55,000.00 – $55,000.00 per year
- NON-UNION