Sound No. 2 - A Thousand Splendid Suns, Smart Entertainment

Job Responsibilities:
Liaise with the Sound Designer and Sound No. 1 to support the realisation of the production's sound design to the highest standard within allocated resources.
Work collaboratively with the sound designer, sound associates and the creative teams in sound mixing and show operation.
Deputise for Sound No 1, including mixing show if required.
Prepare sound equipment for the Production as required.
Fit and check microphones for the Company as required.
Programme and operate sound control systems during rehearsals and performances.
Take co-responsibility for maintaining all sound equipment hires and purchases.
Perform first line maintenance and repairs to sound equipment on a day-to-day basis either independently or with the input of production management, stage management, creatives and general management as necessary.
Ensure safe and secure storage of sound equipment at the end of each performance or technical session.
Troubleshoot all sound issues.
Take responsibility for sound consumables required for the Production.
Establish a positive working relationship with the resident venue staff.
Ensure that the flow of information between departments is clear, accurate and timely.
Prepare and maintain accurate plots and records detailing all aspects of the Production.
Any other reasonable duties required by the Producer.

Key attributes:
Experience working on a large-scale touring play or similar.
Experience live mixing a musical or play with music.
Experience working with timecode and MIDI systems.
Excellent organisational, communication, negotiation, interpersonal skills.
Excellent attention to detail.
Proactive, takes initiative, good problem solving.
Calm and confident in high pressure environments.