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About the Role

The Audio Supervisor (AS) provides department-level audio leadership for larger, more complex, or audio-intensive public programs, rentals, performances, and special events at BRIC. The AS is responsible for translating production needs into an executable audio plan, coordinating audio crew and visiting teams, and overseeing the readiness, safe operation, and restoration of BRIC's audio systems. Audio Supervisors partner closely with Associate Director, Production, Production Managers, Production Supervisors, and Lead Producers and may supervise A1s, A2s, and additional crew. The AS will be chief engineer as well as focus on system planning, crew coordination, troubleshooting, and maintaining BRIC's audio standards.

Responsibilities

Serve as the lead audio representative for assigned complex events and coordinate audio needs from advance through strike.
Manage and perform ongoing maintenance as needed.
Review technical riders, stage plots, input lists, RF needs, playback requirements, patch plans, and staffing needs with Production staff.
Develop event-specific audio plans and assign responsibilities to A1s, A2s, and other audio crew.
Supervise audio load-in, system checkout, line check, soundcheck, show operations, and strike to ensure work is safe, efficient, and show-ready.
Act as the escalation point for system, signal-flow, console, networked-audio, RF, monitor, and stage-patch troubleshooting.
Coordinate with visiting artists and engineers to integrate touring equipment, media captures and workflows with BRIC's systems.
Maintain clear communication with Production Managers and Lead Producers about technical risks, changes, equipment needs, and show readiness.
Support consistent system configuration, equipment care, post-event restoration, and clear handoff of system issues or event notes to Production staff.
Maintain, troubleshoot and recommend improvements in Dante signal routing and audio patching between venues /spaces.

Requirements

Substantial professional experience in live audio, including prior work as an A1 and experience leading audio teams or departments.
Advanced knowledge of digital mixing consoles, system signal flow, gain structure, loudspeaker systems, stage patching, monitors, playback, microphones, and RF systems.
Strong working knowledge of networked audio, including Dante or comparable protocols, and the ability to diagnose routing, clocking, and connectivity issues.
Ability to interpret technical riders and develop practical audio plans, patching workflows, equipment lists, and crew assignments.
Experience integrating visiting/touring audio packages with house systems and collaborating with guest engineers.
Strong leadership, delegation, communication, and troubleshooting skills in high-pressure live environments.
Dante Level II Certification.

Skills

Live audio
A1 experience
Audio team leadership
Digital mixing consoles
System signal flow
Gain structure
Loudspeaker systems
Stage patching
Monitors
Playback
Microphones
RF systems
Networked audio
Dante
Technical rider interpretation
Audio plan development
Patching workflows
Equipment list creation
Crew assignment
Touring audio package integration
Guest engineer collaboration
Leadership
Delegation
Communication
Troubleshooting
Dante Level II Certification
Leading A1s, A2s, and additional crew
Clear expectations
Collaboration
Hands-on approach
Professionalism
Reliability
Punctuality
Live event production
Performing arts production
Concert production
Nightlife production
Clear communication with Production Managers, artists, visiting engineers, and crew
Commitment to Equity & Inclusion
Operationalizing equity

Location

Brooklyn office
NYC area

Work Type

Part-time
As needed
Regular nights and weekend hours required

Experience Level

Substantial professional experience in live audio
Prior work as an A1
Experience leading audio teams or departments

Education Level

Dante Level II Certification

Salary/Compensations

$55 per hour

About the Company

BRIC is a leading arts and media institution anchored in Downtown Brooklyn whose work spans contemporary visual and performing arts, media, and civic action.
For nearly 50 years, BRIC has shaped Brooklyn's cultural and media landscape by presenting and incubating artists, creators, students, and media makers.
BRIC serves as a creative catalyst and ignites learning in people of all ages and centralizes diverse voices that take risks and drive culture forward.
BRIC builds Brooklyn's creative future.
We advance opportunities for visual artists, performers, and media makers.
We present bold work that reflects diverse audiences and speaks to the world.
We ignite learning in people of all ages.
We unite Brooklyn through art and creativity to build community and make change.

Equal Opportunity

BRIC is an Equal Opportunity.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, military and veteran status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot be used as a basis for an employment decision.
Candidates of color and from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply.