Sound Engineer

This is a Full Time Job

MASS MOCA -- a large center devoted to contemporary art in all media -- operates a 10,000 sq ft black box theater and 250 seat club space year round and adds two outdoor venues in the summer months.

The sound engineer oversees all sound needs for performing arts, serves as running crew for productions, and assists with load-in, strike, and build as assigned.

Responsibilities: Work with directors and guest directors on sound for all productions. Maintain sound equipment. Serve as soundboard operator for mic mix, execution of cues, etc. Set up and strike of sound equipment of productions as needed, including, set up for monitoring stage to front of house, etc. Assists in all other production areas as needed, including stage and riser builds.

Requirements: BA /BFA or equivalent professional experience, familiar with traditional and conventional practices of theatre stagecraft. Should have experience with both front of house and monitor mixing, for concerts and theatrical productions. Knowledge of setting up mics, proper mic placement, frontline and backline gear, processors, EQ, effects, amp racks, and the ability to trouble shoot problems.

We work with a wide range of artists and change venues frequently, including off-site and in-gallery productions: we're looking for a sound engineer who enjoys being fast on their feet, and likes getting involved in all phases of staging shows and who looks forward to providing excellent service to visiting artists-in-residence.