Local Audio Technician (Freelance)

Fever Up
New York
Workplace: OnsiteFreelanceUSD 500+ dailyFunction: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled TradesSkills: ["Attention to detail","Communication","Time management","Organizational skills","Work well under pressure"]

Install, operate, and maintain a large outdoor audio/video rig for live events. Switch systems on/off daily, run technical checks, and keep production values consistent throughout the show. Handle installation, servicing, and fault resolution during the run of show while coordinating with the wider technical team and supporting other departments as needed. Work onsite during install, event run, and strike, using tools such as Dante, QLAB, timecode, and show-control systems.

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Local Audio Technician (Freelance)

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Job Summary

Install, operate, and maintain a large outdoor audio/video rig for live events. Switch systems on/off daily, run technical checks, and keep production values consistent throughout the show. Handle installation, servicing, and fault resolution during the run of show while coordinating with the wider technical team and supporting other departments as needed. Work onsite during install, event run, and strike, using tools such as Dante, QLAB, timecode, and show-control systems.
Location: New York
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Freelance
Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades

Key Responsibilities

  • •Install audio systems in an outdoor environment to a high standard.
  • •Switch systems on/off each day and complete daily technical checks to ensure correct operation.
  • •Maintain and service installed equipment during the run of show.
  • •Fix faults or damage to the system during the run of show.
  • •Liaise with the wider technical team and provide general technical support to other departments as needed.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 500 daily

Key Requirements

  • •Experience and knowledge of Dante network audio distribution.
  • •Experience and competence with QLAB audio playback software.
  • •Knowledge of MSC, MIDI triggers, Timecode, and OSC triggering for show control.
  • •Experience with video projection and LED processing (e.g., Megapixel, Brompton) and show-control tools like BitFocus Companion.
  • •Previous audio experience on large outdoor festivals or outdoor experiential events; ability to work under pressure and deadlines; first-aid certification is a plus.
Experience:Live eventsOutdoor festivalsAudio production
Skills:Attention to detailCommunicationTime managementOrganizational skillsWork well under pressure
Certifications:First-Aid certification
Languages:English
Tech Stack:DanteQLABTimecodeCompanionBrightsignVideo projection systemsMSCMIDIOSCBitFocus CompanionBrightsign playersLocal area networks (LAN)Fiber-based network deploymentsPanasonicEpsonBarcoMegapixelBromptonROE productsIEM swapping

Eligibility

Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.

Company Brief

Fever Up
Fever is a global events discovery and ticketing platform that curates and sells experiences, from immersive theatre and pop-ups to concerts and local activities, helping venues and organizers reach audiences worldwide.
Industry: Events & Live Entertainment
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Headquarters: Madrid, Spain
Founded: 2011
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