2024-2025 Season Audio Engineer

Meadow Brook Theatre located on the Campus of Oakland University, in Rochester, Michigan is accepting applications for Audio Engineer. This season MBT will produces 6 shows and will remount A Christmas Carol. This position is covered under an IATSE contract (applicant does not need to hold an IATSE card).

Requirements:

  • 3 years or more experience.

  • Possess a strong understanding of Audio Signal Flow and operation.

  • Proficient in live sound engineering for small and large productions.

  • Demonstrated expertise in programming, operating, and trouble-shooting Yamaha consoles.

  • Proficient in QLab.

  • Qualified candidates must be able to set up a band in a very neat and organized fashion.

  • Knowledge of Shure Wireless and Shure Wireless Workbench.

  • Strong wireless systems understanding including programming, troubleshooting, maintenance, software and networking knowledge.

  • Familiarity with Clear-Com systems.

  • Skilled in soldering cable, speaker rigging/hanging, and signal patching.

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, positive attitude, team player, collaboration skills, problem solving skills and a great sense of humor.

  • Self-motivated, organized and detail oriented.

  • Ability to make thoughtful and timely decisions responding to shifting priorities and challenges as they arise.

  • Ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment.

  • Must be able to troubleshoot problems quickly and effectively.

  • Must be comfortable working at heights and able to lift and carry 50lbs.

  • Job requires the ability to sit/stand for long periods of time, and bend, stoop, or kneel in execution of duties as assigned.

  • BA/BS/BFA preferred or similar experience.

  • Ability to take instruction and feedback from supervisors.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

  • Maintaining all sound equipment.

  • Maintain a safe work environment, following all safety procedures.

  • Set-up/tear down of all speakers/monitors/band equipment/microphones needed for each production.

  • Running all shows.

  • Set-up/tear down of all band rehearsals.

  • Attending production meetings.

Please send your cover letter, resume, 3 recommendations and any examples of your previous work to:

Brian Kessler, Production Manager @ prod.mgr.mbt@gmail.com

Union Info: See description

Compensation is: $769.81/week

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Options Available

56 HRs Of PTO per season

48 HRs of Sick Time per season