Head Audio Technician | Part-Time | Miami Beach Convention Center

Oak View Group

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

Overview

The Head Audio Technician leads the audio crew and oversees all audio-related tasks and operations for events at the Miami Beach Convention Center and associated venues. Reporting to the Technical Operations Manager, this role ensures the safe and efficient operation, maintenance, and setup of audio equipment while meeting client needs and maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and safety. The position requires expertise in audio mixing, equipment handling, and client interaction, along with strong leadership skills to manage the audio department effectively during events and productions. 

 

This role pays an hourly rate of $35 to $47.

 

Benefits offered based on IATSE Local 500 CBA agreement such as paid time off, health & welfare, and pension funds

 

This position will remain open until March 13, 2025

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists client with all activities directly related to venue audio.
• Inspect all audio apparatus brought into the venue for use on stage and bring to the Technical Operations Manager any apparatus that is deemed to be potentially hazardous.
• To provide necessary services for each event or production as Audio Technician and to maintain the event in conjunction with the Heads of each department.
• Help review client audio needs to ensure compatibility with facilities.
• To assist clients under the direction of the Technical Operations Manager.
• Ensure the safe operation and maintenance of all audio apparatus and machinery.
• Set-up and strike all productions brought into the venue where necessary.
• Assist in the operation and maintenance of all audio equipment owned or leased by the venue and perform minor repairs to equipment and tools.
• Maintain Front of House and general building areas including meeting rooms, lobby, mezzanine, offices, kitchen and mechanical rooms.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe working environment for staff, colleagues and stage employees.
• Report all accidents/incidents to the Technical Operations Manager or Event Manager.
• Assist in filling out steward reports if needed or any paperwork management deems necessary.
• Monitor inventory controls and apprise the Technical Operations Manager of any needs.
• May be required to assist visiting production company with sourcing production equipment for clients or House.
• Abide by all company rules and union contracts.
• Perform other duties as assigned which are directly related to the major responsibilities of the job. Reassignment will comply with union contracts and applicable laws.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must possess (or have the equivalent of) a two-year college theatre arts program diploma and at least 5 years of experience in the operation of audio equipment.
• MIXING: Individual will have a comprehensive understanding of audio mixing with experience in a wide variety of genres including but not limited to corporate, classical, rock, country, choirs, world music, etc.
• Individual will be required to have knowledge Perform other duties as assigned which are directly and understanding of mixing monitors and front of house (FOH). 
• A basic understanding of recording principles for show archives is also an asset. 
• HARDWARE (Consoles): A sound understanding of, Yamaha, Allen Heath, DIGICO consoles is recommended, including the SD Series, S Series, and Quantum Series. 
• Understanding and operating of Avid, Yamaha and Midas consoles is an asset. 
• HARDWARE (Speakers): A sound understanding of line arrays. The functional ability to fly, remove, and hang the line array is also required.
• HARDWARE (Additional) - The following are all required:
• An understanding of wired and wireless intercom.
• An understanding of Sennheiser and Shure wireless.
• A comprehensive understanding of microphones and mixing techniques.
• In depth kno