Audio Engineer

Audio Engineer

About Us

Curated Events is a market leader in event rental services. We’re an award-winning team of event production pros, specializing in tents, linens, and design-forward event rental essentials. Our team works hand in hand with the area’s top venues, caterers, planners, designers, businesses, and universities. Our mission is simple: Service. Selection. Style. Delivered.

Job Summary:

The purpose of the Audio Engineer is to ensure the best possible sound experience (clear, balanced, and high-quality audio) for the audience and the performers during a live event regardless of the venue or acoustical challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

The AE directs the construction, placement, tuning, operation, and strike of the various audio systems specified for an event. The AE is also expected to participate in the pre-production preparation/QC of and the specification of the system for inventory pull and truck loading. Specific responsibilities include the following:

• Maintain safety as top priority and ensure compliance with all applicable safety and regulatory standards
• Supervise, lead, train, and mentor teams of audio technicians and other support personnel as required to develop their skills and abilities related to audio system installation and operation
• Specify audio systems that are appropriate for the artists, the venues, and the audiences
• Specify all components and hardware required for the complete installation of various audio systems
• Effectively communicate and problem-solve with clients, artists, engineers and their representatives
• Operate various systems and consoles as required for various shows
• Develop and perform advanced patching schemes as required for the shows
• Provide advanced troubleshooting of the various audio systems and other related systems
• Maintain, calibrate, and repair audio equipment as needed to ensure all equipment is functioning properly
• Develop stage/input plots
• Model audio systems with appropriate software
• Determine proper hang points for all necessary audio speakers
• Time-delay audio systems of any size/configuration
• Perform RF coordination
• Perform other collateral duties related to show and shop support as required

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or certification in Audio Engineering, Sound Design, or a related field is preferred, but relevant experience is highly valued
• Proven experience (5+ years) as a live audio engineer in various settings (concerts, festivals, corporate events, theaters, etc.)
• Expertise with a variety of mixing consoles (e.g., Yamaha, DiGiCo, Midas, etc.)
• Strong understanding of signal flow, gain structure, EQ, dynamics processing, and FX
• Proficiency with digital and analog systems, including Dante, AVB, AES50, etc.
• Experience with stage monitoring, IEMs, and RF coordination
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues under pressure and adapt to changing live environment
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Knowledge of acoustics and sound design principles
• Familiarity with live sound software (Smaart, QLab, etc.)
• Willingness to work irregular hours, including evenings/nights, and weekends.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Curated Events 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.