Audio Specialist
Mills James
Columbus, OH
Information Technology, Art / Design / Entertainment
About The Role
Mills James is seeking a talented Audio Specialist to join our production team. This hands-on role involves setting up, operating, and maintaining audio equipment for live events, ensuring safe and timely installation and flawless execution. The Audio Specialist will serve as A1 or A2 onsite, leading crews of staff, freelancers, and vendors to bring creative visions to life.
This position requires extensive knowledge of live event audio systems and strong leadership skills to support events at the highest level of service.
Key Responsibilities
Equal Opportunity Employer
Mills James is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.
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Mills James is seeking a talented Audio Specialist to join our production team. This hands-on role involves setting up, operating, and maintaining audio equipment for live events, ensuring safe and timely installation and flawless execution. The Audio Specialist will serve as A1 or A2 onsite, leading crews of staff, freelancers, and vendors to bring creative visions to life.
This position requires extensive knowledge of live event audio systems and strong leadership skills to support events at the highest level of service.
Key Responsibilities
- Attend preconference meetings with Production Manager and Producer.
- Collaborate with talent management and production staff to assess technical requirements.
- Direct the audio portion of live events, including: o Selecting and organizing music content.
- Recording and performing voiceovers. o Assigning microphones to talent.
- Determining placement of audience response microphones.
- Provide documentation for installation, patching, tuning, and operation of audio equipment.
- Manage inventories of expendables and replacement parts.
- Evaluate freelancers for audiorelated functions.
- Supervise crews in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience (minimum 4 years related experience).
- Proficiency in live audio technologies, including: o Linearray and point source speaker system design/layout.
- Frequency management. oWired and wireless microphone operation.
- EQing, digital and analog mixing, playback, and recording.
- Advanced troubleshooting and problemsolving skills.
- Ability to learn and use Mills James Mediapulse facilities management software.
- Valid driver’s license and medical card required (CDL may be required).
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Passport.
- Willingness to travel up to 60% and work flexible hours.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) and Roth 401(k) plans with company match.
- Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
- Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Mills James is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.
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About the company
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We craft and deliver experiences that deepen human connections and inspire people to care and act.