Audio Specialist (Part-Time)
Location: Studio Bell, home of National Music Centre
Reporting to: Production Manager/Technical Director
Commitment to Fair Hiring Practices
National Music Centre (NMC) believes in the power and importance of fair hiring practices in the workplace. We ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and encourage people of all visible minorities, and those of any religion, sex, age, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression to apply.
About this Position
The Audio Specialist will report to the Production Manager/Technical Director and be supervised by the Technical Leads. The Audio Specialist is responsible for the preparation and execution of Front of House audio engineering in a variety of spaces around Studio Bell. They will also act as relief for when the Technical Leads are away from the office. This position is casual/part time and the hourly rate will be based on experience and competence from $20-35 per hour.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Working on a team to provide the audio setup needs for an event and ensuring they are met with exceptional service and a friendly attitude.
- Setting up, striking and operating audio for a roster of events at Studio Bell.
- Working with NMC staff, volunteers and third-party suppliers to successfully prepare, execute and conclude events at Studio Bell.
- Work some evenings and weekends depending on the event or activation requirements.
- Ensuring the security and safety of Studio Bell and the NMC Collection.
- Providing good stewardship of Studio Bell equipment with a focus on Studio Bell audio and Collections resources.
- Completing other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of FOH audio experience
- Mastery of productions with demanding input requirements (32+ channels)
- Mastery of live audio, and the corresponding needs of musicians, artists, and commercial clients.
- Familiarity with the Yamaha QL5 series, TF series, MIDAS M series or equivalent digital audio consoles
- Strong knowledge of Dante audio network
- Work well independently with minimal supervision.
- Provide exceptional customer service, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
- Be a strong team player with exemplary leadership skills and positive attitude.
- Have strong organizational and logistical skills with attention to detail and accuracy; able to multitask and manage time wisely.
- Be a personable worker with the ability to work with an ever-changing roster of staff, volunteers, clients, guests and contractors.
- Be enthusiastic and self-motivated, able to work well independently and be quick to take initiative as well as follow instruction.
- Be willing and able to work to a flexible part time schedule.
- Have the ability to lift up to 30 kilos.
- Exhibit patience and thoroughness when teaching other NMC staff/volunteers.
- Familiarity and experience with the service, facilities, theater, events and/or museum or other not-for-profit industries is an asset.
- Additional assets include: Electrical, IT and electronic technician skills, experience as a musician, stage management experience, and familiarity with recording studio environments and equipment.
Key Relationships
- Production Manager
- Technical Leads
- Programming Team
- Events Team
- Event Coordinators and Event Hosts
- Collections Team
- Digital Content Coordinator
- All NMC staff and volunteers
Please email resume to franco.mosca@nmc.ca. We will contact our successful applicants. Thanks to all those who apply.