Pantomime Sound Engineer

Summary

Thank you for your interest in the role of Pantomime Sound Engineer at York Theatre Royal. This is a fixed term contract from Monday 25 November 2024 to Sunday 05 January 2025. Working hours will include full days between 25 November and 01 December for production week and then show calls until 05 January. This is a freelance role. The fee for services is negotiable and dependant on experience. This role will lead on all sound requirements for YTR Pantomime 2024 and to live mix all performances for the complete run. To express an interest please send your CV and a covering letter to jobs@yorktheatreroyal.co.uk by Sunday 03 November 2024.

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Responsibilities

To work closely with the Sound Designer, Musical Director & Director to ensure that the YTR Pantomime is realised effectively, efficiently and to the highest possible standards.

To live mix all performances to a high and consistent standard.

To ensure effective and positive working relationships with creative teams, departmental staff, and colleagues.

To ensure the best use of staff time within the department in consultation with the Chief Electrician.

To contribute to ensuring the good housekeeping of the department and the Theatre, as appropriate.

To ensure that the Theatre’s Health and Safety policy and legislation are adhered to at all times and that safe working practices are observed in all department activities.

To ensure that the reputation of YTR is kept to a high standard and that a high standard of service is given.

To ensure all shows are presented to the highest possible standard.

To work with the Head of Production and Chief Electrician to achieve all environmental sustainability targets set for the production.

Person Specification

Essential

Experience of live sound mixing, including radio mics

Experience using DiGiCo SD10 sound desk

Knowledge of sound and AV equipment and practice, including Qlab programming

The ability to work accurately under pressure

The ability to think creatively

Computer literacy

The ability to work evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays

A genuine interest in theatre

Desirable

Experience of working with a range of creative teams

Knowledge of current Health & Safety legislation

To express an interest please send your CV and a covering letter to jobs@yorktheatreroyal.co.uk by Sunday 03 November 2024.

Organisation

York Theatre Royal

Hourly Rate

TBC

Closing Date

03/11/2024

Contract Type

Fixed Term

Job Type

Backstage & Technical

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