Head of Audio

DEPARTMENT:
Production POSITION:
Head of Audio

REPORTS TO:

Production Director

WORK SCHEDULE:

Seasonal CLASSIFICATION:
Regular Full-Time Exempt Position, Union Position
- Local 16 IATSECOMPENSATION: $163,770 - $190,550 annually (Based on CBA)
Final date to receive applications:
Open Until Filled

Purpose:

Reporting to the Production Director, the Head of Audio provides leadership, oversees and ensures the successful operations of the Audio Department. The Head of Audio is responsible for the oversight of maintenance and installations for the audio department in performance venues. The incumbent ensures good relationships and personnel supervision of all audio related matters that will contribute towards the successful production of SF Ballets Repertoire.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Hire and supervise audio department personnel. Make all daily calls based on production calendar and weekly technical schedule, in consultation with Production Director and Technical Manager. Work closely with management and advise Ballet management on best practices of audio equipment operations, and to find solutions and efficiencies in the operation of the Audio Department Supervise and assist in the set up and strike of productions at the War Memorial Opera House and touring venues.

Provide support for SFBs extra-performance activities, which include
- Meet the Artists (MTA) Points of View (POV) and other SFB sponsored events as required.

Track, document, and submit weekly payrolls to Production Director. Procure rentals and equipment costs as required for performances during the season. Provide quotes, bids, invoices and Purchase Order requests to Production Director.

Work in conjunction with visiting Sound Designers, Composers, and Choreographers, as required. Setup and run all audio equipment that fall within the Audio Department's duties. Provide communication support (RF, intercom, video) to other Departments as required. Provide additional technical support in the orchestra pit as required.

Work with all stage departments to assure a smooth running of rehearsals and performances. This includes War Memorial personnel.

Organize and staff annual War Memorial Opera House maintenance. This includes working with the San Francisco Opera Head Audio and the City Electrician. All audio equipment, controls and speaker locations will be cleaned and repaired as seen fit by all parties mentioned above.

Maintain a clean and organized warehouse area. All audio equipment and supplies owned by the Company are stored in our warehouse. Keep up to date inventories of all equipment.

Assure that all work is done in a safe and methodical manner. In the event of accident or injury, see that injured personnel are taken to a medical center and all paperwork is complete. File accident reports with San Francisco Ballet management.

Available for touring as needed. Plan equipment needed for touring shows. Assemble equipment at our warehouse to load in trucks for shipment to cities on tour schedule. Contact local audio personnel at the theaters to be visited and coordinate with them to make the visit a success.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Bachelor of Arts in Technical Theater, Sound Design, Acoustic Theory, or similar field.
10+ years' experience with theatrical, dance or opera production in a major performing arts organization (dance preferred). Membership in IATSE Stage Employees union required (or willingness to join if not a member).Minimum of 5 years touring experience.

Advanced knowledge of current industry practices and standards.

Technical

Competencies:

Demonstrates exceptional organizational skills in managing all audio production elements and personnel for San Francisco Ballet performances and rehearsals and diligently maintains the highest possible production values for SFB performances.

Supervises audio crew in a manner that motivates, supports, and challenges them, and provides objective feedback.

Ensures timely and accurate payroll submission for audio crew.

Establishes and maintains effective relationships with the production staff, visiting sound designers and composers as well as other stage employees and artists, other departments, union leadership, and outside vendors by building rapport, listening to their needs, and responding in a positive and timely manner.

Effectively maintains WMOH maintenance. Establishes productive and collegial relationships with SF Opera Head and City Electricians.

Maintain clean and organized warehouse.…