Head of Audio & Video

POSITION SUMMARY

An active member of Dallas Theater Center’s production department, the Head of Audio & Video is responsible for the coordination of staff and equipment resources to execute the audio and projection/video design requirements of all DTC productions and programs. They effectively communicate with and support visiting sound and projection designers, ensuring that high artistic standards are met at all times.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To effectively communicate and work closely with Directors, Sound Designers and Projection Designers to materialize their vision, within financial and scheduling constraints and within available resources.

• To manage and oversee the day to day running and management of the audio department in support of DTC’s artistic vision and excellence, and in line with current procedures and DTC policy.

• To lead a full-time audio staff in addition to seasonal and overhire employees, including scheduling of work, approval of departmental payroll, and management of their projects.

• To provide the Director of Production accurate cost estimates of labor and materials required to produce a design as required by the script and then later by the Designer’s deliverables.

• To spend and track all department budgets, as well as maintain efficient financial reconciliation with Production Management.

• To attend and participate in full company, departmental, and production meetings; in addition to technical rehearsals and previews for all productions.

• To supervise and actively participate in the installation and running of audio, video, and FOH support equipment and systems during load-in, performances, and strike.

• To monitor and implement industry best practices in safe audio and video rigging and installation.

• Perform work in a manner that is consistent with DTC’s Mission, Vision, and Values.

• Be an active participant in DTC’s work towards equity, diversity and inclusion and becoming an anti-racist organization.

• Must be available on some nights and weekends, as needed.

• Other duties as needed or assigned.

This job description is not exhaustive and is subject to review in conjunction with the post holder and according to future changes/developments.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• Must have experience in the theory and practice of theatre sound.

• Must have experience with operating and troubleshooting wired and wireless microphones, audio cueing software, DSPs, PAs, foldbacks, delays, and other standard equipment used for theatrical productions.

• Must be able to read and disseminate information from design drawings. Experience with Vectorworks preferred.

• Must have experience in sound and media platforms, including Q-Lab and Watchout.

• Must have knowledge of digital signal processors and speakers for Meyer, d&b audiotechnik, QSC, and EAW.

• Must have experience programming and operating large format digital mixing consoles. Experience with Yamaha and Behringer consoles is preferred. Experience with Yamaha DM7, Yamaha CL5, and Behringer Midas is desired.

• Must have experience with line-by-line mixing and theatrical cueing, including recording fader levels, VCA numbers, and sound cue numbers in a script during tech.

• Must have experience with safe theatrical rigging practices.

• Must have knowledge of standard audio and networking-for-audio cable types and protocols.

• Must be detail oriented with excellent problem-solving skills.

• Must be available to work extended work hours at times, including nights and weekends.

• Must have a valid US Driver’s License and be eligible to be covered by company insurance to drive vehicles.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Able to sit, stand, and squat for extended periods of time.

• Able to move 50lbs.

• Comfortable with working at heights.

• Able to work quickly and accurately in a complex and fast-moving environment.