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Live Engineer
OVERVIEW
DEPARTMENT
Audio Engineering
Job description
The Live Engineer is responsible for ensuring high-quality sound during live events, from setup to performance. You will operate and maintain sound equipment, troubleshoot technical issues in real-time, and collaborate with artists, event coordinators, and other technical staff to ensure seamless sound production for live performances. Your expertise in mixing, balancing audio, and adapting to dynamic live environments will be essential to delivering an outstanding audio experience for the audience.
JOB TYPE
Full time
JOB LOCATION
Diriyah, Riyadh
WORK SETTING
Field Based
Duties & Responsibilities
Live Event Sound Setup & Operation: Set up and configure audio equipment for live events, ensuring everything is functional and meets event specifications, while operating the equipment and adjusting audio levels to ensure optimal sound quality.
Sound Mixing & Balancing: Mix and adjust audio in real-time during performances to maintain clear, balanced sound, ensuring the mix reflects both the artist's and venue's creative direction.
Real-Time Troubleshooting & Problem Solving: Identify and resolve technical issues during live events, quickly adapting to changing conditions to ensure uninterrupted audio delivery.
Collaboration with Artists & Technical Teams: Work closely with artists and technical teams to understand and implement specific audio requirements, ensuring smooth coordination and execution of the event.
Equipment Maintenance & Inventory Management: Regularly inspect, maintain, and test audio equipment, keeping an organized inventory and coordinating repairs or replacements as needed.
Sound Check & Pre-Event Preparation: Conduct sound checks with performers, ensuring audio levels and technical setups are ready for the event while accommodating any last-minute adjustments.
Post-Event Cleanup & Maintenance: Break down and properly store audio equipment after events, logging any issues and coordinating necessary repairs or maintenance.
Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure all sound equipment is used in compliance with health and safety regulations to prevent accidents or damage during setup, operation, and breakdown.
Continuous Learning & Industry Awareness: Stay updated on the latest trends and technologies in live sound engineering, participating in training and workshops to enhance skills and knowledge.
Education & Training
Degree or certification in audio engineering, live sound production, or a related field is preferred.
3+ years of experience in live sound engineering or similar roles.
Knowledge & Experience
Live Sound Engineering.
Audio Equipment Familiarity.
Sound Mixing & Balancing.
Event Production Experience.
Problem-Solving & Troubleshooting.
Audio System Calibration & Tuning.
Health & Safety Regulations.
Equipment Maintenance & Inventory Management.
Industry Standards & Trends.
Client Interaction & Communication.
Skills & Abilities
Advanced Sound Engineering: Proficient in setting up, operating, and troubleshooting audio systems, including mixers, microphones, and amplifiers, ensuring superior sound quality during live events.
Real-Time Audio Mixing & Balancing: Skilled in real-time sound mixing, adjusting levels, EQ, and effects to ensure balanced, clear audio during live performances.
Problem-Solving & Troubleshooting: Strong ability to quickly identify and resolve technical issues under pressure, ensuring minimal disruption during live events.
Collaboration & Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to collaborate with artists, event planners, and technical teams to achieve seamless event production.
Adaptability & Flexibility: Ability to adapt to changing environments and requirements, managing unexpected issues with calmness and professionalism during live events.
Attention to Detail: High attention to detail in mixing sound, setting up equipment, and maintaining audio systems to ensure optimal performance throughout the event.
Technical Proficiency: Expertise with various audio equipment, sound systems, and digital audio workstations (DAWs) used in live sound production.
Inventory & Equipment Management: Strong organizational skills in maintaining audio equipment inventory, ensuring functionality, and coordinating repairs as needed.
Health & Safety Awareness: Knowledge of health and safety practices related to audio equipment setup, operation, and maintenance to ensure safe working conditions.
Continuous Learning & Development: Committed to staying updated on the latest audio technologies, sound engineering trends, and industry best practices to continuously improve skills.
Working Conditions
9 Hours ( +/- 90 minutes)
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
As part of our application process, we require all candidates to complete this assessment. It helps us better understand your professional strengths, working style, and alignment with the role.
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The test is not timed, so feel free to take your time and answer honestly.
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Ensure you are in a quiet environment with a stable internet connection.
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Completing this test is a required step to move forward with your application.
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We appreciate your time and look forward to learning more about you!
APPLICATION FORM
IMPORTANT NOTICE
All information provided to this application will be treated in strictest confidence. The personal data provided will be used by Creative Hospitality Services to best assess your suitability to the position you are applying for. The accuracy of initial information will provide depth, format and structure to your profile.
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Please note that your CV or Resume can only be uploaded in .doc or .pdf format, your photo in .jpeg format. Please understand that written references from past employers are required to progress your application. If you do not have references, at the least your application must be accompanied by a character reference from a family member, colleague or friend.
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