Supervisor, Show Audio

Busch Gardens is a place of thrills, fun and positive, lasting memories. And that's just what its like to work here! As a key member of our team, you'll play a major role in bringing happiness and excitement to people from around the world. If you're dedicated, dependable and driven to deliver exceptional guest service, this is a place for you!

Our Show Audio Supervisor serves as both an internal “expert” in his/her field, as well as a leader and mentor for our entertainment technical Team Members. This position assists with design and specification of A/V projects, and serves as a hands-on leader for the integration, installation, and operational teams that continue to maintain both creative design and equipment maintenance.


What you get to do:

• Performs research, development, installation, and execution of all Audio/Multimedia Technology.
• Collaborates with Entertainment Production/Operations, Theming, and Entertainment Services teams to achieve project goals and objectives.
• Coordinates and oversees all outside Audio/Multimedia Technology contractors.
• Learn, document, and maintain expertise on all show related A/V systems and technology.
• Maintains all theatre and Audio/Multimedia technology facilities, equipment maintenance (PM’s), and repairs.
• Assists with the hiring of show Audio technicians, and executes specialized Audio training for technicians, show audio operators – to include documentation of training.
• Maintain inventory of Audio/Multi-media equipment and systems.
• Oversees Audio/Multi-media Technology expense budgets that align with Park and Departmental objectives.
• Coordinates Audio/Multi-media Technology project timelines to ensure park and departmental goals, safety targets and objectives are obtained.
• Maintains A/V Equipment. To include repairs of cables, speakers, amplifiers. and PM’s of A/V equipment related to Show related A/V systems as needed.
• Performs / Oversees all Audio Recordings, Editing as needed.
• Assists with the Set Up of Special Event A/V, to include actual set up / installations of A/V equipment.
• Follows department and park safety guidelines.
• Participates in Entertainment Services department training programs.
• Participates in other duties as assigned that support park, departmental goals and objectives, and as 880 Duty as needed.

What it takes to succeed:
 

• Must be a proven hands-on team leader willing to work side-by-side with your team and develop Team members through positive reinforcement and a great attitude.
• Must be a great partner working with other professionals throughout entertainment.
• Must serve as a “business owner” always acting in the best interest of BGW/SEA by fostering great relationships with vendors, negotiating the best costs for services and equipment, managing assigned budgets, schedules, and resources as directed.
• Must be committed to continued professional development in your area(s) of expertise by learning from other BGW team members, as well as personal development through continued education and/or practical experience.
• Must have at least 4 years’ experience with professional audio recording and editing software (Pro Tools or similar).
• Must be highly skilled with programming of professional audio mixing consoles for live performance.
• Must have advanced experience with theatrical show-control programming (Qlab, Coolux, or similar).
• Must have advanced experience with digital audio I.P. routing systems (QSC or similar).
• Must have proven experience in audio system design, specification, and optimization.
• Must be proficient with microphone selection for multiple live and recording environments (i.e. Musical Theater, Concert, Live Event, Recording Studio vs. Live Stage Recording, etc.).
• Must be proficient with wireless systems including microphones, ITCM, In-Ear Monitors, etc.).
• Must be proficient with equipment testing and repairs including, but not limited to, soldering, troubleshooting, problem solving, use of A/V test and measurement equipment, cable pulls, speaker repair, microphone repair, etc.
• Must be able to create and maintain system documentation for all assigned projects (AutoCAD, VectorWorks, or similar).
• Experience with video editing and rendering software (Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro, or similar), and video content delivery, servers, switches, and signal flow would be considered a plus.

Experience Required:

• Associates or BA in Technical Theatre, A/V Technical Design, or equivalent professional experience.
• Budgeting / Financial related experience preferred.
• 2 years professional technical entertainment experience preferred.