Lead Audio Engineer

Lead Audio Engineer

Position Status : Full Time

Classification : Exempt

SUMMARY

The Lead Audio Engineer works under the supervision of the Production Director and alongside creative and technical teams, as well as musicians to facilitate weekly services, creative projects and events.

• This role is responsible for : Mixing Front of House (FOH) for weekend and special services / events in a variety of environments;
• overseeing quality of mix for all live and broadcast environments throughout the ministry; audio systems maintenance and implementation across all environments / campuses;

training and advising junior engineers as they grow to the standard of excellence required; working under pressure to handle a wide variety of activities and scenarios in a fast moving and flexible environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves as the primary live mix engineer for major events (Conferences, Live Productions) and services across Victory Church
• Manages and maintains audio equipment across all environments and campuses.
• Manages PA performance and tuning across all environments and campuses
• Identifies audio needs and resolves problems quickly
• Provides guidance, coaching and teaching within the organization regarding all things audio engineering
• Forms and maintains positive vendor and integrator relationships
• Executes the vision of the Lead Pastors and Production Director through audio mixing / sound design
• Works closely with Music Director and Producer to capture the "sound" of Victory Worship
• Proactively communicates, supports and fulfills the mission, vision, and cultural values of Victory Church
• Displays a high degree of judgment and discretion as a representative of Victory Church
• Lives out and cultivates a personal and team culture of Victory's Core Values
• Has a "Can do!" attitude
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience mixing on and knowledge of large format digital audio consoles i.e., SSL Live, Yamaha, Digico, and Allen & Heath.

SSL Live and Allen & Heath experience is preferred)

• 3+ years live mixing in large rooms (1000+ seats) with full band and vocals (FOH and Monitors)
• Intimate knowledge of PA deployment and DSP (L-Acoustics and D&B preferred)
• Intimate knowledge of RF deployment and management software i.e., Shure Wireless Work Bench, Wireless Systems Manager (WSM)
• Intimate knowledge of Dante Protocol
• Possess a working knowledge of audio industry standards and best practices
• Solution minded and excellent problem-solving skills
• Willing to adjust mix to match Victory's sound identity
• Intimate knowledge in running a "hybrid" FOH setup (Analog, outboard gear merged with digital consoles)
• Experience in Live Recording and Multitracking preferred
• Experience with musical-style productions a plus

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to :

• Lift 50 pounds individually;
• Standing, sitting, walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, and navigating tight spaces and heights;
• Sighted with capacity for both color and distance;
• Full range of hearing able to detect audio anomalies;
• Speaking and oral communications.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ministry Requirements

• Maintains Victory protocol, policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates integrity.
• Performs and maintains tasks with an appropriate level of confidentiality.
• Models the biblical standard of personal conduct and lifestyle that is expected of all Victory Team staff members as outlined in the Honor Code and Employee Handbook.
• Fully participates in the life of the church as an active member in good standing with the Victory.
• Supports and adheres to the mission, vision, values, and philosophy of Victory.
• Submits to and supports the leadership of Victory.
• Works well as a team player with leaders, staff, and volunteers.
• Additional duties and responsibilities may be added to this job description at any time. The job description does not state or imply that these are the only activities to be performed by the employee holding this position.

Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related responsibilities as requested by their supervisor.

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