POSITION: Sound Supervisor
DEPARTMENT: Sound
FT or PT: FT
CLASSIFICATION: Annual Salaried
SCHEDULE: Weekdays, weeknights and weekends
STATUS: Exempt
SALARY: $70,000-75,000
REPORTS TO: Director of Production
STATEMENT OF JOB:
Sound Supervisor serves as the leader of the Sound Department responsible for the implementation of sound designs for all Huntington projects with a spirit of excellence and fiscal responsibility.
Helps to maintain and support sound activities and equipment in all Huntington venues in collaboration with Theatre Operations and Management staff. Actively manages all Sound Department employees, Sound Run Crew, staff and casual/overhire.
JOB DUTIES:
- Supervise maintenance of theatrical sound equipment and systems and Assistive Listening and Audio Description systems for Huntington Theatre Company venues.
- Work with Sound Designers to determine equipment and personnel needs to realize the Sound Design for each production, including playback and reinforcement. Support execution of the design though collaboration with other production departments and with attendance at technical rehearsals.
- Provide sound related rehearsal support and recording support, occasionally engaging outside musicians and offsite studio time. Facilitate audio production for production archival and streaming recordings.
- Ensure that the department is adequately staffed with properly trained personnel all necessary staff and crew for production load-in, operation, and strike. Develops staff skills and efficiency. May include mentoring students and employees and developing training and cross training plans for staff members.
- Participates in regular meetings to coordinate production, schedule and other organizational issues with other Production Departments and Huntington Theatre Company staff.
- Fiscal oversight responsibilities include payroll tracking and approval, budget tracking and reporting for all projects and the department seasonal budget. Make recommendations for department related upgrades and capital improvements.
In addition to the duties listed above, the Huntington Theatre Company expects the following of each employee: adheres to HTC policies and procedures; works in a safe manner; performs duties as workload necessitates; maintains a positive and respectful attitude; communicates regularly with supervisor about department issues; demonstrates efficient time management and prioritizes workload; demonstrates regular and consistent attendance and punctuality; meets department productivity standards; participates in HTC events as needed or required; and completes other duties as assigned.
