The Sound and Video Director is responsible for evaluating, budgeting, preparing and the realization of the sound and video designs for all Milwaukee Rep productions and events. The S/V Director is part of a collaborative team that includes directors, designers, stage managers and the other production area heads. The primary role of the S/V Director at the Milwaukee Rep is to serve as a liaison between the sound designer, video designer, the artistic staff, the crew members and all other production areas to deliver high quality production elements.
Major Duties and Responsibilities Include:
Work with the Sound and Video Designers to complete all necessary pre-production paperwork
Refine and distribute sound paperwork including plots, patch lists and any other necessary paperwork for each production to the appropriate resident crew members
Coordinate with other production area heads for any cross departmental Sound or Video needs
Assist Costumes with any wireless microphone rigging needs within wigs or costume pieces
Generate expendables list and facilitate purchases for each production, including any materials needed for wireless microphone maintenance
Work with Production Area Heads and resident crew members to fulfill all production requirements
Attend technical rehearsals, previews, and production meetings as needed
Maintain sound documentation for all venues including inventories, plots, and design guidelines.
Track and maintain inventory of sound expendables
Facilitate rental/repair for audio/video equipment in all three venues
Assist in the production and distribution of Access recordings of each production
Review and evaluate scripts for season planning from the A/V production perspective
Budget and estimate labor and material costs for all productions
Adhere to and assist in enforcing all safety rules and guidelines
Stay current in all audio and video technologies, techniques, and practices
Participate in development, education, and outreach events as time permits
Assist with the Curtain Call Ball as needed
Other duties as assigned
SCHEDULE
This is a full-time, exempt, seasonal position that typically runs August to June with exact dates depending on season calendar. For the 2023/24 season, the planned dates of employment are April 1st, 2024 to June 2nd, 2024. The 2024/25 season, the planned dates of employment are July 8th, 2024 to June 1st, 2025. Start date is negotiable for the right candidate. Evening and weekend hours will be required during technical rehearsals, previews, and special events.
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION
Technical Knowledge and Experience :
Three (3) years experience with sound and video design or engineering
Two (2) years in leadership capacity, with proven leadership ability
Ability to generate, read and interpret working technical drawings
Demonstrated skill in and knowledge of Dante networking, design of sound reinforcement systems, Video playback systems, and the trouble shooting and repair of sound and video equipment.
Physical Requirements:
Routinely lifts, carries, and moves items weighing up to 25 pounds
Must be able to sit or remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
Able to regularly ascend/descend stairs
Able to detect and interpret sounds across the frequency spectrum
Able to detect and interpret visual imagery delivered via projection devices or video monitors.
Milwaukee Rep Values Employees Who:
Communicate well with a diverse group of colleagues, and are able to accept and incorporate feedback
Demonstrate an aptitude and eagerness to learn new skills and processes when necessary
Solve problems and engage in creative thinking about challenges individually and in a group environment
Have excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and diplomacy skills and ability to be self-directed and take initiative
Demonstrate an understanding of historical and institutional racism in the American theatre and/or a willingness to commit to learning; and to the mission, vision, and values of the theater in areas of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts both in the workplace and in our community.
Salary Description
$875-$900 Weekly
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