Seasonal Audio Tour Tech - Remote & Weekend Availability

Audio Team Member

Remote

Location:

NJ - Ocean Township

Work Hours:

Thursday – Monday

Peak Season Requirements:

• Candidates must be available to work weekends
• Travel from January–June

$20.50/hour

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

One Beat A Varsity Achievement Brand is looking to hire an Audio Team Member. The Audio Team Member is responsible for the flow and energy of the show. The responsibilities of the Audio Team Member may vary based on event. They may be responsible for introducing routines and making announcements throughout the show. In this case, a clear and enthusiastic voice is important, along with comfortability speaking into a microphone.

The Audio Team Member is responsible for accurately playing the music during the competition. It is the Audio Team Member's job to set up, breakdown and operate our audio console. The Audio Team Member will work closely with the necessary team members to keep the show running smoothly, efficiently & in the order determined by the Backstage Team. In addition, they are responsible for ensuring that audio levels are consistent & smooth across tracks played within all mixes throughout the entire event.

Between each dance routine, the Audio Team Member will play music to keep the crowd entertained as provided on company equipment. At certain events, Audio Team Members will be responsible for operating our additional lighting software. As dances enter & exit the stage, they will need to toggle between different lighting cues. The Audio Team Members will be responsible for running a smooth awards ceremony with both audio and, when necessary, lighting from start to finish.

Audio Team Members must have basic knowledge & understanding of signal flow, mixing & troubleshooting.

• Set up audio equipment and lighting software.
• Play each entry's music as determined by the Backstage Team.
• Play music from the company provided equipment between dance entries.
• Run a smooth awards ceremony.
• Announce entries on a microphone with an enthusiastic and confident tone when needed.
• Toggle between lighting cues for when a dance performs, between dances, and for award ceremonies.
• Communicate missing music with on-site directors.
• Problem solve with creative solutions to accommodate each venue.
• Ensure the overall music is smooth & consistent with levels, and any Team Member on the mic is clearly heard at all times.
• Break down audio equipment and lighting software.
• Comply with all policies & procedures listed in the employee handbook.
• Adhere to all other duties as assigned by the event director or designee.

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

• Must be 18 years or older
• Ability to work long event days (8–16 hours)
• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Ability to lift 30–50 lbs (event equipment, merchandise bins, staging materials)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Comfortable working in loud, dynamic and fast-paced environments.
• Flexibility and adaptability in responding to shifting event needs.

Education / Experience

• HS Diploma or GED (required)
• Previous event dance industry experience preferred but not required

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Comprehensive Health Care Benefits
• HSA Employer Contribution/ FSA Opportunities
• Wellbeing Program
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability
• Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Varsity Brands Ownership Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• Access to Financial Coaching and member-owned Credit Union
• St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities
• Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment!

Varsity Brands companies are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.