Deputy Electrician/Sound Leadexpired
York Theatre Royal
United Kingdom, Yorkshire
Posted on: Oct. 26, 2024
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Description:
Job Summary
To assist the Chief Electrician in the management of the LX department efficiently and effectively in its overall duty of providing high-quality lighting, sound & AV support for all work staged at York Theatre Royal (YTR) or at another venue/on tour on behalf of YTR.
Job Description
Main Duties
To work with Directors and Designers to ensure that all YTR productions are realised effectively, efficiently and to the highest possible standards.
To plan and facilitate all lighting, sound and AV requirements and provide costings when necessary for designs, in liaison with the Chief Electrician.
To lead on all sound requirements for YTR productions and events, including Pantomime and to live mix performances as required.
To control expenditure, maintaining financial records within agreed budgets and reporting using the YTR agreed systems in consultation with the Chief Electrician.
When required to design lighting and/or sound for YTR productions for the appropriate fee.
To plan and oversee the rig and de-rig of lanterns, sound equipment, AV equipment and practicals for both YTR productions and events and visiting productions and events.
To create sound and AV recordings and effects to the highest possible standards.
To operate lighting, sound and AV equipment during performance and events.
To deputise for the Chief Electrician in their absence
To ensure effective and positive working relationships
To ensure the thorough induction of new staff and casual workers into the department
To monitor and maintain in-house electrics
To monitor and maintain the Theatre's emergency lighting system and assist with PAT testing
To monitor and maintain in-house electrics stock as required
To contribute to ensuring the good housekeeping of the department and the Theatre, as appropriate.
To attend meetings as required
To ensure all productions are presented to the highest possible standard.
To work with the Head of Production and Chief Electrician to achieve all environmental sustainability targets set for productions.
York Theatre Royal believes that the development of new audiences, especially younger audiences, is vital. All staff are expected to contribute in appropriate ways.
Job Requirements
Essential
Experience of live sound mixing, including radio mics
Experience with DiGiCo sound desks SD10 & SD11
Knowledge of sound and AV equipment and practice, including Qlab programming
Knowledge of lighting equipment and practice, in particular the ETC EOS family lighting desks
The ability to work accurately under pressure
The ability to think creatively
Computer literacy
Ability to read and interpret rig plans
The ability to work evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays
A genuine interest in theatre
Job Responsibilities
Desirable
Experience of working with a range of creative teams
Knowledge of current Health & Safety legislation
Knowledge of touring theatre
A full, clean driving licence
Application Deadline:
Nov. 30, 2024
Job Duration:
Open ended
Job/Audition Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Technical/Show Support
Payment status:
Paid
Job Location:
United Kingdom,
Yorkshire
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