Description

Job Title: Assistant Production Audio Supervisor– THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride

Division: Rail Events Productions

Branch/Department: Season/Design Staff

Reports To: Director of Production, Production Manager, Production Audio Supervisor

Type of position: Nonexempt/Hourly

Employee Classification: Seasonal

Compensation: $26.00/hour

Summary: The Assistant Production Audio Supervisor assists the Production Audio Supervisor by working with the Sound Designer and production team during preproduction and assigned event load-ins to design and install all audio systems by railroad safety standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Work with the Production Audio Supervisor, Sound Designer, Production Managers, and production staff to oversee the prep, install, and maintenance of audio systems
- Assist in the creation of all necessary documentation for the onsite audio crews to load in audio equipment
- Work with the production staff during load out to see that the event space is returned appropriately
- Oversee that the audio systems are maintained with artistic integrity throughout the event
- Work with the production staff during technical rehearsals to incorporate last-minute changes
- Communicate regularly with the REP staff with regards to creative and practical ideas and decisions as well as project statuses
- Assist in creating shop orders for audio equipment
- Assist in overseeing all shop prep of equipment to create working sound systems based on the designer’s specifications
- Support and train local crew operators and production teams for each assigned venue
- Become knowledgeable with all of the REP policies and procedures as well as the REP-owned assets and equipment.
- Become familiar with railroad safety rules
- Work with the entire event team to maintain a positive, enjoyable, and rewarding environment for all staff and guests
- Other duties as assigned

Education, Skill & Work Experience Requirements

- Experience as a theatrical technician, specifically an Audio Supervisor
- Experience with Dante. NOTE: Level 1 certification of Audinate Dante required prior to start of employment
- Experience with RF systems and Wireless Workbench
- Experience with QSC Q-SYS software. NOTE:



Level 1 certification of Q-SYS required prior to start of employment
- Experience with computer networking hardware and software
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in written form

Work Environment:

- Majority of time spent in a train car setting
- Varied schedules requiring evenings, weekends, overtime, and holidays
- Able to stand for prolonged periods of time
- Varying temperatures and weather conditions; both indoor and outdoor
- Able to stand and walk on uneven or unsteady surfaces aboard a moving train
- Time spent in and around active railroad yard(s)

What’s in it for you?

- Serve others and create a world of make-believe and magic
- Great industry pay and a chance to build upon your theater network and make lifelong connections
- Enrich and positively impact the experience for all – big and small
- Be part of an inclusive team in a supportive environment with high expectations for self and your fellow teammates
- Catered meals for 5-show days
- Comp tickets for your friends and family
- Potential for end-of-season bonus

Working on – THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride is unlike anything you will ever do. This immersive experience is entirely unique to Rail Events Productions. The challenge of producing a full-length production on a moving train is one of the most rewarding experiences as an artist or technician. With a total cast, crew and front-of-house employees of 60-75 people onsite every day and the possibility of over 2,000 guests, our days can be chaotic. With such a fast-paced environment, the team at Rail Events Productions takes care to properly support and teach everyone the best ways to accomplish their jobs. We strive to build a space where employees are safe and encouraged to grow throughout their time with the company.

Rail Events Productions, an American Heritage Railways subsidiary, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

Education,



Skill & Work Experience Requirements

- Experience as a theatrical technician, specifically an Audio Supervisor
- Experience with Dante. NOTE: Level 1 certification of Audinate Dante required prior to start of employment
- Experience with RF systems and Wireless Workbench
- Experience with QSC Q-SYS software. NOTE: Level 1 certification of Q-SYS required prior to start of employment
- Experience with computer networking hardware and software
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in written form

Work Environment:

- Majority of time spent in a train car setting
- Varied schedules requiring evenings, weekends, overtime, and holidays
- Able to stand for prolonged periods of time
- Varying temperatures and weather conditions; both indoor and outdoor
- Able to stand and walk on uneven or unsteady surfaces aboard a moving train
- Time spent in and around active railroad yard(s)

What’s in it for you?

- Serve others and create a world of make-believe and magic
- Great industry pay and a chance to build upon your theater network and make lifelong connections
- Enrich and positively impact the experience for all – big and small
- Be part of an inclusive team in a supportive environment with high expectations for self and your fellow teammates
- Catered meals for 5-show days
- Comp tickets for your friends and family
- Potential for end of season bonus

Working on – THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride is unlike anything you will ever do. This immersive experience is entirely unique to Rail Events Productions. The challenge of producing a full-length production on a moving train is one of the most rewarding experiences as an artist or technician.

With a total cast, crew and front-of-house employees of 60-75 people onsite every day and the possibility of over 2,000 guests, our days can be chaotic. With such a fast-paced environment, the team at Rail Events Productions takes care to properly support and teach everyone the best ways to accomplish their jobs. We strive to build a space where employees are safe and encouraged to grow throughout their time with the company.

Rail Events Productions, an American Heritage Railways subsidiary, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

📌 REP Assistant Production Audio Supervisor - THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride (Durango)
🏢 American Heritage Companies
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