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Sound No. 1
Salary: £850.00 per performance week plus touring allowance & travel
Benefits: Employee Assistance Programme, First Aid Training if needed, Wellbeing and Resilience programmes, access to physiotherapy
Contract: Fixed Term 18 weeks
Show schedule: performances are 6 days per week typically Monday – Saturday
Holiday: 32 days per year pro rata
Start Date: 13th January 2025
Location: Various UK Touring venues
Rehearsals: London, 30th December 2024 – 18th January 2025
Tech/Opening Venue: Oxford, 20th January – 25th January 2025
Personal Attributes: We are looking for applicants with previous sound experience in a similar role on tour or the West End. The role requires someone who has strong leadership skills as well as technical abilities.
Job Description:
To assist the Production Manager and Production Sound Engineer to co-ordinate the hire and preparation of equipment and venue supplies, in tech and throughout the tour;
To take over from the Production Sound Engineer after the fit-up and before the get-out, taking particular responsibility for dealing with the system maintenance;
To take part in the load in and out of each venue;
To programme and operate the production’s sound control system;
To mix the show on a nightly basis;
To lead on all Sound department system maintenance;
To uphold the high production standards set by the Sound Designer and maintain the artistic quality of the original design;
To ensure all sound equipment and areas are kept in a tidy and secure manner;
To provide technical support for all rehearsals while on tour including all understudy and cast change sessions;
To work collaboratively with all other departments, including the theatre technical team, to ensure the smooth running of the production;
To compile and keep up-to-date all necessary show paperwork both hard copy and digital;
To account for and support the administration of petty cash for Sound Department spends, obtaining where possible VAT invoices for any hires and purchases made through petty cash;
Any other reasonable duty that would normally fall within the remit of a Sound No.1 based on industry norms and practice.
Person Specification:
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written with excellent attention to detail;
A proactive and flexible attitude;
Previous experience of UK Touring;
Previous experience of leading a team;
Extensive operational Sound experience and excellent technical skills, with particular focus on live mixing skills with a proven track record of dealing with complex radio mic shows;
The ability to work well with actors and creative team;
The ability to work under pressure and effectively prioritise;
Awareness of current health & safety legislation;
Strong working knowledge of UK Theatre & SOLT Equity and BECTU agreements;
Please send a CV to recruitment@kennywax.com with SHARK SOUND NO. 1 in the subject line.
Deadline is 12pm Tue 26th November 2024.
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