Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA
US

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POSITION: Sound Supervisor

DEPARTMENT: Pittsburgh Playhouse

REPORTS TO: Production Manager

UNION AFFILIATION: IATSE; Hourly Rate: $20.25

PRIMARY FUNCTION: To take the lead responsibility for the delivery and management of all sound requirements for the Pittsburgh Playhouse productions, related projects and events; and to contribute to the creation of the highest standards in all the Playhouse operations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with at least 3 years professional sound experience in sound design and/or audio engineering.
• Supervisory skills are required.
• Some mechanical skills in the use of hand and power tools.
• The ability to read, generate, and understand ground plans, sections, sound plots, and electrical schematics.
• Strong oral and written communications skills are required.
• The ability to instruct students and over hires on material relevant to sound is required.
• Great interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Minimum Dante Level 1 certification and experience with networked sound systems and equipment.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Responsible for maintaining a safe working environment for students and staff. Oversee students working with sound equipment. Suggest student designers based on experience and competence. (15%)
2. Hang, mic and/or reinforce sound and sound equipment for all Playhouse productions, events, and related projects in all venues. Design sound and program sound consoles as needed for productions/events. (15%)
3. Supervise and/or assist the mixing of live sound for all productions, projects and related events. (15%)
4. Coordinate student and over hire labor and/or rental equipment for produced, presented, and rental content as needed. (10%)
5. Work with the technical director to create timelines to meet scheduled deadlines. (5%)
6. Provide in-house designs as required by Production Manager. (5%)
7. Attend strikes and store all sound equipment. Maintain sound equipment and storage area.(10%)
8. Troubleshoot all sound problems. (10%)
9. Attend all production, department head and any pertinent meetings relating to sound. (10%)
10. Responsible for adhering to budget and reporting all expenses.(5%)

Non-Essential:

1. Maintain a current knowledge of all developments of all sound technology and recommend upgrades in sound equipment to the Production Manager. (30%)
2. Complete any and all evaluations for sound department in a timely fashion.(30%)
3. Responsible for all managerial paperwork including work study and apprenticeships. (30%)
4. Perform other related duties as assigned. (10%)

Qualified applicants should forward a cover letter and resume via email to [email protected] (preferred) or mail to:
Point Park University
Human Resources Office
201 Wood Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

When responding via email please reference - SOUND SUPERVISOR - in the subject line.

Please submit documents in Rich Text (.txt) Word document (.doc) or Adobe Portable Document Format (.pdf).

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NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. Due to the high volume of resumes received, Point Park University will not be able to respond to inquiries regarding the status of your resume. If we determine that your skills and experience match the position requirements, we will contact you to discuss the opportunity further. If you do not hear from us, we encourage you to revisit our website at www.pointpark.edu for the status of the position and future opportunities.

Point Park University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

SALARY

$20.25 – $20.25 per hour

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201 Wood Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222