Crew Head - Head of Sound
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Job Highlights
The Head of Sound supervises all aspects of the layout, installation, and running of all audio equipment, video monitors, and archival recording equipment for productions and events for the company. This person also oversees all sound department warehouse activities and organization inventory.
Join Us!
We are looking for talented, passionate, dedicated people who are eager to make contributions to our community and our mission.
Concerned you do not meet every single requirement listed? Apply! We know that some people are less likely to apply for a job if they do not think they meet 100% of the requirements. At HGO, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, if you are excited about this position but your experience does not align perfectly, we encourage you to apply! You may be just the right candidate for this position or another role at HGO.
About the Houston Grand Opera
The mission of HGO is to enrich our diverse community through the art of opera. We do so by creating, curating, exploring, and producing outstanding experiences centered around the human voice. HGO has received a Tony Award, two Grammy Awards, and three Emmy Awards – we are the only opera company in the world to win all three honors.
Our strategic focus is twofold: creating profoundly enriching experiences for our diverse audiences and clearly defining and positively promoting the HGO brand.
We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all company members. We believe every team member enriches our diversity by exposing a broad range of ways to understand and engage our community and discover, design, and deliver enriching experiences.
Compensation and Benefits
We offer robust benefits to full-time employees, including:
Comprehensive and affordable health benefits.
Generous paid time.
403b retirement plan with employer match.
Flexible work schedule.
Professional development fund and opportunities.
Discounted parking in the Theater District garage and nearby lots, plus easy access to Metro transportation.
Free tickets to our mainstage and community productions and events.
Key Responsibilities
Supervises all sound and video monitor construction, on stage, and at the warehouse.
Oversee and safeguard all rental and HGO audio equipment and inventory.
Supervises the audio and video monitor plot of each show in conjunction with the Crew Heads, Technical Staff, and designers.
Supervises the physical tracking of the show, show units, and crew in production on stage.
Assists the Assistant Technical Director and Production Stage Manager with accurate show documentation.
Assists the Assistant Technical Director with product ordering and acquisition.
Coordinates all audio crew calls and sizes with the Technical Staff.
Coordinates all audio and video monitor activities on the stage with all other Crew Heads and Technical Staff.
Oversee safety and safety procedures for the audio crew.
Advise the Technical Director on scheduling, crewing, and sound department cost savings.
In coordination with the Technical Director, supervises all special projects as assigned.
Assists and advises the Technical Director with all audio equipment specifications.
Work collaboratively with Wortham Center House Crew, Crew Heads, Technical Staff, and Designers.
Other duties that may be required of the Head of Sound in an originally producing opera company.
Qualifications
Ten years or more of experience in opera or theatrical sound, audio mixing, video technologies, and production techniques, as well as supervision of stage and construction crews.
Must be an active member of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees and Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts of the United States.
Special Characteristics
Candidate must be a highly motivated self-starter with strong organizational and communication skills. Must be a team player willing to work sensitively with artistic and management teams.
Physical Demands
This position requires the ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds to waist level and remain on one’s feet for extended periods during rehearsals, load-ins, load-outs, and other production activities. The role also requires frequent standing, walking, climbing, bending, and reaching. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Equal Opportunity
Houston Grand Opera is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at HGO are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws or regulations. HGO will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. HGO encourages applicants of all ages.
BENEFITS
Pay Range: $2,800 - $3,000 Weekly
HOW TO APPLY
To learn more or apply to this opportunity, visit:
https://www.houstongrandopera.org/about/employment-and-auditions