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About the Role
Oversees and ensures the successful operations of the Audio Department, including oversight and maintenance of equipment, personnel supervision, and all matters contributing to the successful production of SF Ballet's Repertoire.
Responsibilities
- Hire and supervise audio department personnel.
- Make daily calls based on production calendar and weekly technical schedule, in consultation with Production Director.
- Comply with requests from Production Director, Technical Manager, Stage Managers, Music Director, Orchestra Manager, and other Stage Department Heads.
- Provide support for SFB's extra-performance activities, including Meet the Artists and Points of View events.
- Track, document, and submit weekly payrolls to Production Director.
- Procure rentals and equipment costs as required for performances.
- Provide quotes, bids, invoices, and Purchase Order requests to Production Director.
- Work in conjunction with visiting Sound Designers, Composers, and Choreographers.
- Setup and run all audio equipment within the Audio Department's duties.
- Provide communication support (RF, intercom, video) to other Departments.
- Provide additional technical support in the orchestra pit.
- Work with all stage departments to ensure smooth rehearsals and performances, including War Memorial personnel.
- Organize and staff annual War Memorial Opera House maintenance.
- Maintain a clean and organized warehouse area for audio equipment and supplies.
- Keep up-to-date inventories of all equipment.
- Ensure all work is done in a safe and methodical manner.
- In the event of an accident or injury, ensure injured personnel are taken to a medical center, paperwork is complete, and accident reports are filed.
- Be available for touring as needed.
- Plan equipment needed for touring shows.
- Assemble equipment at the warehouse for loading onto trucks for shipment.
- Contact local audio personnel at touring venues and coordinate for successful visits.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Arts in Technical Theater, Sound Design, Acoustic Theory, or similar field.
- 10+ years' experience with theatrical, dance, or opera production in a major performing arts organization (dance preferred).
- Membership in IATSE Stage Employees union required (or willingness to join if not a member).
- Minimum of 5 years touring experience.
- Advanced knowledge of current industry practices and standards.
- Demonstrates exceptional organizational skills in managing all audio production elements and personnel.
- Supervises audio crew in a manner that motivates, supports, and challenges them, and provides objective feedback.
- Ensures timely and accurate payroll submission for audio crew.
- Establishes and maintains effective relationships with production staff, visiting designers, composers, other stage employees, artists, departments, union leadership, and outside vendors.
- Effectively maintains WMOH maintenance.
- Establishes productive and collegial relationships with SF Opera Head and City Electricians.
- Maintain clean and organized warehouse.
- Maintain accurate inventories of all equipment.
- Ensure personnel safety.
- Effectively follow all established SF Ballet protocols in the event of accidents or injuries.
- Effectively coordinate all audio matters relating to touring.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Production Director in a timely manner and with a creative and positive attitude.
- Maintain a professional and organized demeanor when dealing with stressful situations.
- Possess good work ethics; be motivated and able to work with others to meet deadlines.
- Understanding of High-Speed networking applicable to audio/video system architecture (Luminex Gigacore AV Network Switches, Unicast vs Multicast, Qos, IGMP).
- Understanding of Video Distribution (Blackmagic Design SDI Video Router and Control).
- Understanding of SDI (Electric & Fiber Optic based).
- Microsoft Office proficiency.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to walk and stand on stage for long periods of time.
- Ability to work load/unload heavy production equipment on transport trucks.
Skills
- Audio Production
- Equipment Oversight and Maintenance
- Personnel Supervision
- Payroll Tracking and Submission
- Procurement
- Bidding and Invoicing
- Sound Design Collaboration
- Audio Equipment Setup and Operation
- Communication Support (RF, Intercom, Video)
- Technical Support
- Orchestra Pit Support
- Stage Department Collaboration
- Maintenance Planning
- Inventory Management
- Safety Procedures
- Accident Reporting
- Touring Logistics
- Networking (High-Speed, AV)
- Video Distribution
- SDI Systems
- Microsoft Office Proficiency
Location
- San Francisco, CA
Work Type
- Seasonal
- Regular Full-Time
- Exempt
- Union Position
Experience Level
- 10+ years experience in theatrical, dance or opera production
- Minimum of 5 years touring experience
Education Level
- Bachelor of Arts in Technical Theater, Sound Design, Acoustic Theory, or similar field
Salary/Compensations
- $163,770 - $190,550 annually
About the Company
- San Francisco Ballet embodies the spirit of its city: innovative, forward-thinking, and unafraid to challenge convention.
- Founded in 1933, the company has long understood that ballet's power lies in its ability to blend timeless tradition with modern relevance.
- SF Ballet is presenting America's first full-length productions of Nutcracker and Swan Lake and consistently pushing the boundaries of contemporary choreography.
- Under the artistic direction of Tamara Rojo and executive leadership of Branislav Henselmann, SF Ballet is leading boldly into a new era, where artistic vision, organizational momentum, and civic energy converge.
- The company is reimagining what ballet can be, and making the case that its most compelling chapter is still ahead.
Equal Opportunity
- San Francisco Ballet Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to employing a diverse staff.
- Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for the position in accordance with the Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO).