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Key Responsibilities

• Line manage & support the department team members
• To ensure the smooth running of the production on a nightly basis including running daily system checks and regular maintenance sessions
• To execute cues during public performances and monitor the departments technical systems distributed across the site
• To live mix multiple radio mics and live musicians (including monitoring) throughout the production and to liaise with guest artists/dep musicians as required
• Liaise with and work under the direction of the Company Manager throughout the performance period
• To be responsible, alongside the Company Manager, for supervising and scheduling staff within the department, including technical swings and deputy operators, as required
• Keep track and log department working hours
• Manage the department running budget, handling petty cash and order items as required
• Training any new staff on the show systems, technology, and processes
• Work closely in a team with other heads of departments including show running departments and Operations in order to support all departments where required and ensure clear lines of communication important for the smooth running of the show
• To oversee the Secret Cinema owned equipment and consumables, and ensure these are kept in good condition with regular maintenance and, if necessary, order replacements in conjunction with Production
• Power up and shut down of all department technical equipment and systems
• Ensure all relevant information is filed electronically in the project folder
• To uphold the high production standards expected and carry out duties associated of the role for a first-class production and the artistic quality required by the relevant director and/or designer
• Attendance, at appropriate meetings with other members of the artistic, production, and management teams to ensure awareness of the departmental requirements and any resulting changes
• Maintaining good timekeeping throughout the project, arriving promptly and prepared for work as required by the call sheet/rota
• To comply with the Company House Rules, Risk Management Plans during their engagement

Key Skills & Experience

• Extensive operational sound experience and excellent technical skills including proven track record of dealing with large scale and/or immersive productions
• Plant 3A and 3B licenses
• Experience with QLab playback and show control software
• Previous experience with Yamaha processors & digital mixing consoles with Dante network audio also preferable
• Self motivated, enthusiastic, proactive and able to supervise a team
• Excellent communication, administration, time management and organisational skills
• Attention to detail
• Adaptability and problem-solving skills, whilst remaining calm under pressure, and meeting deadlines
• Flexible and self-motivated with the ability to work well with actors, musicians and other venue staff
• Knowledge of Google Drive and Microsoft Office
• Stamina, persistence, enthusiasm, motivation, and a proactive manner
• Understanding of health and safety legislation and procedures

Desirable

• Knowledge of event and theatre safety guidelines
• Experience of working on temporary work sites and/ or Immersive & site-specific theatre

Key Dates

• 8th July - Build begins
• 15th July - Tech Rehearsals begin
• 21st July - Open Dress
• 23rd July - Open Dress (x2)
• 26th July - 13th August - Wed-Sun performances with matinees on Sat and Sun (7x total/week)
• Potential one week extension to 20th August
• 21st - 26th August - Derig