Bay Street Theater - Assistant Sound + Video Supervisor

Sound Engineer is needed in New York, United States.

Client: Bay Street Theater

Location: Sag Harbor, NY

Contract: Seasonal

Job Description

Position: Assistant Sound + Video Supervisor @ Bay Street Theater - Summer 2024

Compensation: $1,120 weekly

Reports to: Production Manager

Location: The position is on-site, in Sag Harbor, NY. Housing is available.

Schedule: The work schedule is determined by Production Manager. This position requires regular evening and weekend work in conjunction with BSTs performance calendar. This is a seasonal position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Assisstant Sound + Video Supervisor helps to manage day-to-day operations of the sound department which includes coordinating with the sound designers, supervising the hang/circuiting/focus of the sound plots including coordinating rentals, maintaining, and striking the sound plots and venue inventory.
• The Sound + Video Department is responsible for providing audio and video support to three mainstage shows, concerts, and any other special events requiring sound support.
• This position is responsible for maintaining expense budgets, communicating closely with designers and design assistants, and hiring and supervising sound personnel.
• Responsibilities will include assisting the Sound/Video Supervisor with:
• Set up sound shop for beginning of season, communicating with Production Manager regarding any general shop and supplies needs.
• Restore sound shop at the end of the season, including updating the stock item inventory and re-stocking general supplies and materials.
• Consult with Designers and Design Assistants to ensure design completion and labor efficiency.
• Works directly with Sound + Video/Projection Designers to balance budget necessities, feasibility, and design integrity.
• Attend tech rehearsals, dress rehearsals, and previews for notes.
• Communicate regularly with Production Stage Manager regarding notes and fixes.
• Attend all necessary production meetings as determined by the Production Manager.
• Oversee sound and video needs for other summer season programs including Music Mondays, the New Works Festival, and others special events/projects.
• The Assistant Sound + Video Supervisor must have a working knowledge of the Yamaha CL5 Sound Console, and Qlab 5.
• Candidates should be self-motivated, have a positive attitude, work safely, efficiently, and quickly and exhibit professional behavior at all times.
• Strong organizational skills are required with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with occasional non-traditional hours.
• Must have the ability to lift 50 lbs., climb ladders, and work in high places.

Requirements

• Sound Engineer, Sound Operator, Video Operator, Video Technician

Business Address

The Long Wharf

PO Box 810

Sag Harbor, NY 11963