Job Description

The Head of Sound and Video is responsible for the efficient and safe running of the Sound and Video department and its equipment, managing sound and video requirements for all projects, and for the general electrical maintenance of the theatre and associated buildings. The Head of Sound and Video may also be required to act as Sound Designer for mainstage, touring and creative learning productions and events.

The Head of Sound and Video will be responsible to the Head of Production and will have key internal relationships with the Deputy Head of Production, Technical Stage Manager, Artistic Directors, Senior Management Team, members of the Production team and performers, members of the Operations and Engage teams, and the Scottish Dance Theatre Production team. The post holder will have key external relationships with sound and video designers, visiting companies, suppliers, and casual staff.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintenance, care and organisation of all sound and video equipment including annual portable appliance testing of equipment.
• Supervising the work of technical team members both full and part time for in-house, touring and visiting productions.
• Liaising with and providing a high-quality service to all visiting creative teams, companies, and artists.
• Safe rigging of equipment for in-house and incoming productions. Setting up and operation of sound and video for visiting productions.
• Sound and video content creation and operation on in-house productions (including attendance at rehearsals as/when necessary to ensure working knowledge of shows prior to technical rehearsal).
• Operation and organisation of equipment for touring as directed by production requirements, including liaising with other venues to ensure necessary equipment and services are available.
• Comply with company Health and Safety policies and HSE standards paying particular attention to sound and video equipment storage and operating areas to ensure a safe working environment at all times.
• Installation and replacement of electrical, sound, and video equipment within agreed production budgets.
• In liaison with sound and video designers, help lead discussion of design and preparation of the stage and equipment for in-house productions.
• Working within production budgets.
• Manage the venue communications and calls systems alongside the Chief Electrician.
• Insofar as other duties permit, provide back up and support for other departments.
• Be a key holder.
• Adhere to the Theatre’s policies, which are outlined in the Staff Handbook.

This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive, and the employee may be required to perform duties outside of this as operationally required.

Person Specification

Essential

If you do not demonstrate that you meet all the below criteria in your application, you may not be shortlisted.

• Significant experience in sound mixing and engineering and experience of working in a sound department in a medium/large scale producing theatre.
• Knowledge of projector and video installations, software, and operation.
• Staff management experience.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills, including budget management and scheduling.
• Knowledge of electrical safety and safe working practice.
• Knowledge and experience of current Health and Safety issues and legislation.
• PC literate (including Microsoft Office and CAD).
• Knowledge and experience of working with Digico and other digital sound desks and multimedia playback software (Qlab, PowerPoint etc.).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated and pro-active approach.
• Strong team player with the ability to manage and motivate a team.
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours.

Desirable

If we need to choose between candidates who meet the essential criteria, we may take the below factors into account.

• Experience of working at manager level within a theatre context.
• A passionate interest in contemporary culture, particularly the performing arts.
• An interest in training and skills development for emerging theatre, dance and music practitioners.
• A clean driving licence held for over 3 years and a willingness to drive the Production Van.

Apply via dundeerep.co.uk