Sound Designer/Engineer-THART | Edmond, OK

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  • Location: Edmond, OK

  • Company: University Of Central Oklahoma

performances. Coordinates, leads, and guides student sound engineers. Maintains audio and video equipment. Department Specific Essential Job Functions: Support and manage audio and video requirements and equipment for all productions at Mitchell Hall Theatre.

Responsible for overseeing the sound and video production budget, building schedules, and timelines, ensuring safe and efficient equipment operation during rehearsals and performances. The successful candidate will handle sound and video needs for University Productions, encompassing Theatre Arts, Dance, Music Theatre, Opera, and rentals in Mitchell Hall Theater. This role involves supervising crews for events in Mitchell Hall, attending

production meetings, technical rehearsals, and other necessary rehearsals. Programs sound and projection cues in Q Lab. Collaborate with other faculty and staff in advancing theatre facilities, technology, and equipment.

Additionally, work closely with undergraduate students in a hands-on production learning environment, providing comprehensive and safe learning experiences. Instruct and supervise students in proper equipment usage, safety, theatrical sound techniques, and general safety conventions. Manage student sound and projection crews for Mitchell Hall productions, create sound designs, conduct research, manipulate sound, handle paperwork, and mix live performances as required.

May create projection designs as needed. Operate sound boards during rentals or when crew support is unavailable.

Take charge of organizing and purchasing consumables, including batteries and mic tape, while maintaining accurate budget records according to university standards. Make recommendations for future technology upgrades within the department, stay current in the field through continued educational opportunities, and establish a safe, educational working environment. The work schedule includes days, evenings, and weekends. As a Sound Designer and Engineer, report directly to the Director of University Productions for Mitchell Hall. Perform additional duties as assigned.

Tasks from CFAD department faculty and staff may be performed subject to approval by the Director of University Productions, ensuring minimal interference with primary responsibilities. Stay proactive in identifying and addressing related duties. Experience Required: Requires a bachelor's degree in theatre with emphasis in sound design and engineering or relevant field or equivalent work experience that provides knowledge of and exposure to fundamental theories, principles, and concepts. Experience Preferred: Minimum of 3 years of professional or successful college level theatre employment.

Masters degree in Sound Design and Engineering. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Skills and Behavior: Technical proficiency; Trust and Credibility; Dedication; Team player; Time Management skills; Ownership of individual performance goals; Ambitious; Attention to detail. Prior knowledge of Hand Drafting, rigging, Auto Cad or Vectorworks, Pro Tools, Q-Lab, Digico SD9 Console with two D-Racks, and Microsoft Office. Working knowledge of sounds systems and components including digital and analog boards and system design. Physical Demands: Reasonable accommodations (in accordance with ADA requirements) may be made, upon request, to be able individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

This position requires a physical. The physical requirements are: Ability to lift 50 lbs. regularly and 75 lbs. occasionally Ability to lift 50 lbs. and carry 200 feet Ability to lift 50 lbs. and carry up/down 30 stairs Ability to walk regularly for long periods of time across the campus Ability to sit for long periods of time Ability to use and reach with hands and arms regularly Ability to climb in high places using a ladder or balance frequently Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend and crawl occasionally Ability to push or pull dolly loaded with up to 120 pounds for 300 feet occasionally Pass hearing test Qualifications PDN-9ad5cdc7-a59c-438d-9ce1-c48f6bdeb434

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