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The Audio Engineer position is part of a team of live production professionals on Full Sail University’s Winter Park, FL campus. The successful candidate will work alongside staff and students who have a passion for live event production and are eager to support every event that happens at Full Sail.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Attend pre-production meetings as required to understand the needs of our internal and external clients for upcoming events
  • Generate paperwork documenting audio systems across multiple venues. Update paperwork as necessary so there is always a current, working documentation archive for all audio systems
  • Generate show specific paperwork when required for large events such as Full Sail’s Hall of Fame
  • Create, manage and store console show files across multiple venues and console types
  • Coordinate with the crewing manager to ensure audio positions are adequately staffed for each event
  • Train, mentor and cultivate students to work alongside the live events team, helping them to develop their skills. The ideal candidate will actively seek out opportunities to mentor students who show an interest in audio.
  • Ability to operate shows when required and delegate smaller events to trained and qualified students

Other Responsibilities:

  • Make recommendations for audio equipment rentals and purchases
  • Assist the Director of Event Technical Operations with building annual capital budgets for audio equipment.
  • Assist the Director, Event Technical Operations with building annual operating budgets for items such as freelance labor, service contracts, equipment rental, expendables and routine maintenance.
  • Manage routine maintenance of audio systems, utilizing a mix of staff and student crew
  • Other duties as assigned by direct supervisors

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Competencies:

  • The ideal candidate is a well-rounded individual who is primarily focused on audio, but isn’t afraid to do occasional video or lighting when needed
  • In-depth knowledge of digital audio protocols such as Dante, MADI and AES3
  • In-depth, practical knowledge of digital audio consoles such as Avid S6L, Digico SD Series and Yamaha CL/QL
  • Experience with rigging and flying loudspeakers
  • Working knowledge of loudspeaker DSP is required
  • Proficient with coordination of multiple wireless systems, including microphones, in-ear monitors, and intercom
  • Ability to generate professional paperwork packages for live events, including stage plots, input lists, frequency coordinations and other paperwork as necessary
  • Audio editing skills using ProTools, Nuendo or other comparable software is required
  • Basic networking skills are required for this position. The ideal candidate would be eager to expand their networking knowledge alongside the Live Events team.
  • Basic knowledge of party line and matrix intercom systems is a plus
  • Understanding of Figure53’s QLab preferred
  • Excellent communication skills. The job will require a high degree of professionalism, interaction with outside clients and interaction with student production crews

Education and/or Experience:

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in the live event industry
  • Degree in related field is preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

  • Relevant certifications welcomed but not required

Computer Skills:

  • Proficiency using software programs such as Pro Tools, Nuendo, Dante, MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook

Environmental Factors/Physical Demands:

This position will primarily support Full Sail University’s premier production space Full Sail Live, and our new eSports facility The Fortress. In addition, the Audio Engineer will be involved in a wide range of events both on and off campus. This position is part of the Live Events team and will report to the Director, Event Technical Operations. May be subject to bending, reaching, kneeling, stooping and lifting up to fifty (50) pounds.

Full Sail is an Equal Opportunity Employer.