Technical Paid Assistant Sound Director Alley Theatre Houston, TX US 04/05/2024
Houston, TX, United States
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CLASSIFICATION: Full time / Salaried/ Exempt
OVERVIEW
Founded in 1947 by Nina Vance, the Alley Theatre is a pioneer of regional theatre, and one of the leading nonprofit theatre companies in the United States. The Alley has been awarded the prestigious Regional Theatre Tony Award and the Texas Medal of Arts Award. The Alley has transferred productions to Broadway, Off-Broadway, major European Festivals, and to 40 American cities. Unique among regional theatres, the Alley is committed to maintaining a Resident Acting Company and providing them work year-round. Nationally recognized directors, actors, playwrights, and designers from across the country have regularly joined the Resident Acting Company.
Rob Melrose, Artistic Director at the Alley, took over as artistic leader of the organization in 2019. His vision for the future of the Alley is both thrilling and ambitious. His strategic goals include upholding the Alley’s artistic excellence, keeping longtime Alley Theatre devotees eager to return each season, and creating productions and cultivating new audiences that are as diverse and vibrant as the city of Houston.
Rob Melrose, Managing Director Dean Gladden and Alley’s leadership team are committed to promoting Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in all aspects of the Theatre’s programming and operations. We are conscious about fostering an environment where everyone is encouraged to bring their authentic selves. We embrace differences and strive to be inclusive of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
JOB STATEMENT
The Assistant Sound Director supports the Sound Director in the leadership and management of the Sound department. They will represent the Sound Director in the event of their absence. The Assistant Sound Director will maintain the department’s inventories and capital replacement and improvement projects. They will coordinate and supervise internal and external events for the Sound department. Assist the Sound director to maintain departmental policies and standard operating procedures.
The Assistant Sound Director will serve as a Tech Lead for productions as assigned by the Sound Director. They will facilitate communication between the sound department, guest sound designers and composers, as well as the larger production department, in order to plan and execute the technical aspects of each sound design.
JOB DUTIES
Assists the Sound Director to advance shows as directed. Tasks vary based on the needs of the production calendar, but can include:
Work with the designer to create and implement their design within the assigned budget.
Produce cost estimates for any show specific purchases or rentals.
Draft sound plots and schematics
Produce preliminary production paperwork to be detailed by Lead Sound Engineer and Sound Engineers
Ensure that all drawings and paperwork accurately represent the show as installed; create final archive of all files and documentation according to departmental standards.
Attend and/or supervise design meetings, load-ins, strikes, work calls, level sessions, tech rehearsals, production meetings, previews and performance work-calls for assigned productions.
Support Sound Designers and Composers during technical rehearsals and previews in a highly collaborative process that includes the sharing of ideas and suggestions as assigned.
Maintain the list of work notes according to departmental standards throughout the technical rehearsal process and ensure those notes are clearly articulated to the Lead Engineer and Sound Director for assigned productions.
Coordinate all auxiliary information for filming, lobby, talkbacks, understudy rehearsals, etc.
Facilitate and oversee the maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of departmental equipment, and coordinating with the Sound Director any parts and/or supply ordering and equipment pickup as required.
Assist Sound Director and Director of Video Production to record and edit audio of performances for release to video as assigned.
Assist recording and editing podcasts, social media, video materials for Marketing/Public Relations as related to productions as assigned.
Attend and participate in production meetings and other Alley Theatre meetings for the Sound Department as assigned.
Coordinate and supervise the Sound department’s non-show and capital projects.
Coordinate and supervise in-house production and external rentals for the Sound department.
Represent the theatre’s technical resources as required by the Sound Director, Production Management, and Operations Department for theatre programs including, but not limited to additional performances, special events, education, and community outreach programs, building rentals, and other non-Alley building functions.
Additional duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist the Sound Director in the hiring and personnel management of the Sound Department
Search, hire, and on board over hire employees for the Sound Department as needed.
Assist in the development and documentation of departmental standards and procedures.
Set detailed crew schedule for show staff in coordination with the Sound Director and Lead Engineer
Assist in overseeing budgetary resources including making and documenting requested purchases, to ensure compliance with the budget.
Demonstrates and models’ industry best practices.
Promote and model a safe and efficient working environment in all sound areas of the theatre and related work and storage spaces in keeping with all theatre safety policies, and by maintaining cleanliness and organization.
REQUIREMENTS (SKILLS and KNOWLEDGE):
Experience working in professional theatre, with a proven ability to work both collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment.
Ability to produce sound paperwork and other theatrical documentation to industry and departmental standards (including speaker plots, rack layouts, signal flow diagrams, and patch sheets)
Advanced skill with Vectorworks, Dante and Control networking, digital sound consoles, ProTools/Logic Pro X/Reaper DAWs, Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to operate the Yamaha family of digital sound consoles.
Demonstrates maturity and understanding of the entire collaborative artistic process.
Exhibits a positive attitude and fosters teamwork through engaged interpersonal and diplomatic skills, and who is able to collaborate with and support co-workers as a team.
Has excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Commitment to safe working practices
Models regular and consistent attendance and punctuality
Understanding of historical and institutional racism in the American theatre, or a commitment to learning, and to be a part of the Alley Theatre’s efforts to be an anti-racist organization
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
Prolonged periods of time sitting at a desk/tech table working on a computer as well as at a repair bench, as well as periods of standing, ladder work, and work on personnel lifts
Ability to wear and safely use a fall arrest harness.
Work includes numerous flights of stairs and performing tasks in cramped and otherwise limiting job sites as required.
Ability to lift up to 30-50 alone or with the aid of a team.
Comfortable working at heights of up to 70 feet
Hours vary with the production calendar and show assignments. Work shifts include afternoon and evening hours, weekend hours, and overtime.
BENEFITS & PERKS
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Paid vacation, floating holiday, and sick time
401(k) with matching, FSA, HRA (Alley paid deductible)
Free and discounted tickets to Alley Theatre performances
Bi-weekly $4 Discounted Parking.
Discounted gym membership
Employee wellness program & EAP
Houston, TX is one of the most affordable cities in the nation with no state or city income tax.
TO APPLY
To apply for this position, please go to the following link on the Alley’s website and apply.
Alley Theatre is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected] .
The Alley Theatre is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with disabilities, veterans, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. Successful candidates will commit to an equitable and inclusive workplace, including but not limited to: racial equity, accessibility for individuals with disabilities, use of gender inclusive language, and cultural sensitivity. Read more at Alley Theatre Official Website - Equity Diversity Inclusion
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