Engineer Audio Job at Freeman Company
About Us
Freeman is the global leader in events. Whether virtual, in-person, or hybrid, we are on a mission to redefine live for a new era. With a data-driven approach and the world's largest network of experts, our insights are shaping exhibitions, exhibits, and events that drive audiences to action. Our integrated full-service solutions leverage a 100-year legacy in event management as well as new technologies to deliver moments that matter.
Summary
Alford Media is specialized division of Freeman that is nationally recognized for our expertise in corporate event technology. We bring innovative approaches to our events and seek to exceed our customers’ expectations. The Audio Engineer is responsible for initial audio design and pre-coordination of audio equipment for large scale, high profile, complex corporate events. During load-in and show, this person creates, edits, and manages content for the client. The role also serves as the Engineer in Charge and oversees the audio team
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Works closely with top level executives, producers, sales staff, operations, and project managers to develop audio designs and to coordinate pre-production, onsite, and post-production activities in line with event budget.
- Creates wiring diagrams and audio plots for shows based on budgeted designs; ensures on-site personnel have and understand this information.
- Functions as onsite Client Contact and/or Crew Chief.
- Supervises and directs work for an average of 10 full and/or part time labor including specialists, technicians, and union employees. Duties include hiring recommendation, training, assigning work, overseeing installation of equipment, and ensuring that activities are performed in a timely and cost effective manner.
- Handles on-site grievances up to and including notifying hiring manager if anyone needs to be released from their duties.
- Submits show reports for each event to Sales Manager and Senior Leadership, which include equipment additions and overtime hours for billing, issues and successes on show, and evaluation of labor performance.
- Ensures that company safety guidelines are followed and implemented on show site.
- Supervises load-in, load-out, install, and dismantle of equipment.
- Ensures the correct specification setup and optimization of meeting room, exhibits, and general sessions audio systems.
- Supervises the installation, optimization, and monitoring of the sound system during the event for complex audio systems.
- Performs show-site duties for high profile or technically complicated with significant entertainment or high-production value including: supervising show site labor, operating gear, and troubleshooting.
- Stays current with new and developing industry trends.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education & Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree in related field preferred.
- Minimum 10 years experience working in live sound reinforcement with a minimum of 5 years focused on corporate events; or equivalent combination of education, certification, and experience.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- EAW Adaptive Certification, VTX Certification, Audinate Certification strongly preferred.
Travel Requirements
Travel 50% to 75%
Diversity Commitment
At Freeman, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is helping us to create not only a great place to work, but also an environment where our employees, our customers and our communities around the world can reach their goals and connect with each other. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status and other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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