Audio Technician / A2 (Project-based, W2)

Description

About Us:

Advanced Systems Group, LLC enables creativity through better technology and operations for media creatives and content owners. From acquisition to delivery, on-premises or in the cloud, ASG ensures our clients’ success through tailored solutions. One of North America’s largest Media and Entertainment Technology and Operations suppliers, we provide engineering services, physical and cloud integration, training, support, and managed services.

Our Managed Services deliver customized operations and services for all phases of media production, including creative and engineering. Founded in 1997, ASG has teams based in Northern California, Los Angeles, the New York Tri-State Area, the Southeastern US, and the Rocky Mountain Region.

We are looking for:

Currently we are looking for experienced A2s to work on live corporate events, onsite in the San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, WA, and Austin, TX. This role works on a per-project basis. Sometimes projects are one day, sometimes longer.

Job Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the A1, Director, Producer, and / or client to understand the sound requirements of each production.
• Lead the organization, distribution, and tracking of all wireless microphones, before, during, and after the event, ensuring all equipment is functioning properly.
• Work closely with A1s and presenters to properly position body-worn microphones.
• Manage all on-stage audio needs, when appropriate
• Manage all wireless intercom needs, including programming beltpacks, ensuring all equipment is working properly, and that users have exactly what they need
• Run and patch cables, when appropriate
• Understand and troubleshoot loudspeakers, when needed.
• Follow the run-of-show document to ensure smooth show flow.
• Coordinate with other crew members to execute audio elements before and during shows.
• Conduct rehearsals, working closely with the A1 to ensure all their needs are met.
• Take direction from the stage manager or show caller to ensure all cues are executed as intended.
• Perform sound checks before every performance to guarantee optimal audio quality.
  
  

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum 3 years experience as an A2, preferably for large or high profile events.
• Experience in live event corporate settings, working with high level talent is a must.
• Comfortable working closely with others; often placing microphones requires close contact with the talent.
• Experience with audio technologies including but not limited to Shure Wireless Workbench and Microphones and Sennheiser EM9000 Wireless Microphones.
• Good situational awareness, as often high profile individuals need attention from the A2 to test and replace microphones.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of broadcast and production technology.
• Ability to program microphone systems, and other audio equipment effectively.
• Good understanding of audio transport standards such as Dante, MADI, and Twinlane.
• Ability to multitask and adapt to rapid show-flow changes in a live and fluid environment.
• Excellent control room demeanor, proven leadership skills, team-first attitude and the ability to handle pressure in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to interface with both technical and creative members of the event production ecosystem.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to take a service-oriented approach to this position, with a desire to help clients achieve their best result.
  
  

Compensation & Benefits:

At Advanced Systems Group LLC, we strive to provide equitable and competitive compensation. Pay is determined by a candidate’s skills, expertise, experience, and the location where the work is being performed. For this role, our current pay ranges for new hires in each geographic territory are:

Los Angeles and San Francisco: $65 - 85

Austin, TX: $58 - 76

Seattle, WA: $50 - 65

Advanced Systems Group LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.