Sofar Sounds - New York, NY
posted 3 days ago
About the position
As an Audio Engineer at Sofar, you'll bring the magic on the sound desk at local shows throughout NYC. Our shows are intimate and all about the music - which makes the sound that much more important. Working with our local crew teams, you'll ensure that our Sofar shows sound incredible and artists sets go off without a hitch. We work in some pretty cool and unexpected places, so you may need to get creative depending on the venue! Please note: this is a fixed-term contract role for 3 months. During that period of time, you are expected to work consistent shifts (2-4 per week depending on show volume) and bring your own gear to shows, including PA and mixer. The majority of our shows take place during the evenings on Thursday - Saturday.
Responsibilities
- Provide live sound reinforcement for Sofar shows
- Work with the crew team & artists to prep and execute each show
- Reference our concert portal to ensure you have the right gear for each unique artist setup, and keep future requirements up to date
- Transport your own gear to and from the venue
- Set up and load-in audio equipment at the beginning of the show
- Break down and load out audio equipment at the end of the show
- Maintain safe and appropriate audio levels for the venue and audience size
- Consult on audio requirements for venues, partnerships and special shows
Requirements
- Experience with DIY audio setups, ideally at 50+ cap shows
- Own gear and can arrange transportation to and from shows
- Passion for live sound & creative problem solving, especially in unique venues
- Strong communicator and comfortable working with creatives
- Ability to troubleshoot effectively, especially in high-pressure situations
- Must be able to move up to 75 lbs., with or without reasonable accommodation
