SOUND TECHNICIAN

at  Royal Shakespeare Company

ARE YOU AN EXPERIENCED SOUND TECHNICIAN? CAN YOU OPERATE AND PLOT SOUND FOR SHOWS ON DIGICO SD SOFTWARE. DO YOU ENJOY PROVIDING HANDS-ON SUPPORT SETTING UP SOUND FOR SHOWS? ARE YOU AVAILABLE TO START IN EARLY APRIL UNTIL AUGUST?

We are looking for an experienced Sound Technician to join us, until early August, to assist the Sound Department with show operation and the smooth running and maintenance of shows. You will work with the team, across our Stratford venues, to ensure that effective and efficient technical support is in place for all productions.

Reporting to the Head of Sound, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting Sound Designers by creatively assisting in the implementation and realisation of their sound designs
• Operating and plotting sound for shows on Digico desks
• Helping with fault-finding, repair and maintenance of sound equipment
• Complying with RSC health and safety policies
• Supporting production sound in the set up of shows

The right person for this role will have:

• Working knowledge and understanding of sound and communications in a theatre environment
• An understanding and familiarity of Digico T software
• Good communication and teamworking skills

This role is offered as a full-time, fixed term contract from 1 April 2024 until 3 August 2024, 48 hours per week average, typically worked 6 out of 7 days, Monday to Sunday, based in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Interviews will take place in the week commencing 4 March.
All applications should be made online using the RSC website. If you need any assistance when applying, please email jobs@rsc.org.uk
The RSC strives for excellence, and values integrity, inclusion, ambition and innovation. We act with respect, show leadership and build resilient ways of working in all our activities.
We aim to create a welcoming, supportive environment which is happy, healthy and safe. We place great importance upon developing a diverse, highly motivated and energised workforce to help achieve our priorities. We put our values at the heart of everything we do.
We are committed to building a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all individuals.
The Royal Shakespeare Company (no. 212481) is a registered charity

Reporting to the Head of Sound, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting Sound Designers by creatively assisting in the implementation and realisation of their sound designs
• Operating and plotting sound for shows on Digico desks
• Helping with fault-finding, repair and maintenance of sound equipment
• Complying with RSC health and safety policies
• Supporting production sound in the set up of show

The right person for this role will have:

• Working knowledge and understanding of sound and communications in a theatre environment
• An understanding and familiarity of Digico T software
• Good communication and teamworking skill