Job Title: Audio Technical Specialist
Location: Central London
Salary: £35K-£42K DEO + 24 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Pension Scheme + benefits
The Role:
Due to continual growth our client based in the Audio Visual and Events Industry, are looking to recruit an experienced Audio Technical Specialist. The Audio Technical Specialist is primarily responsible for technical delivery of an event, sometimes operating completely independently and sometimes leading a team of Technicians in the delivery of event
The position often requires the individual to act as a team leader for the onsite departmental teams, planning department resources and contributing towards department improvements. There may also be occasions where the individual may be required to deputise for the Technical Manager/Group Head. This position reports to the Technical Manager relevant to the department.
The role and responsibilities of a Technical Specialist will vary from event to event and can be interchangeable, depending on the experience, skills and complexity of an event, however, what differentiates a technical lead from that of a technician is primarily their knowledge and experience within a specific area and the ability to work independently to complete a project.
A Technical Specialist will be knowledgeable and have experience using the following:
- Mixing Consoles - Yamaha, Allen & Heath,DiGiCo
- Radios - Shure andSennehsierRadio Mic and IEM systems
- PA Systems - D&B, Martin Audio
- Comms - Green-Go and RTS
- Networking - Dante
The Technical Specialist will be assigned to a project and will be responsible for all the technical communication and delivery of that assigned role. They will be proactive and a provide expertise to both internal teams and directly to clients.
All Technical and Production standards should be followed to support the implementation of processes and SOP's that drive consistency in event production. In many cases, it will be the Technical Specialist that will be responsible for establishing those procedures and best practices.
This position will contribute and collaborate with the Production and Sales, Operations and Technicians in determining the appropriate technical requirements and communicating event execution plan with all parties.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing multiple projects simultaneously and ensuring that each project is completed successfully to a high standard.
- Lead specific projects (or aspects of projects) from initial brief to the final delivery.
- Providing input and guidance as an expert / specialist (to both internal and external teams).
- Produce documentation/guidelines detailing best practices, project plans and technical drawings.
- Determine and secure the resources required to successfully complete each project.
- Maintain focus on client needs by attending client meetings, creating and maintaining organised show documentation and responding to client concerns and questions.