TT Tour Productions Ltd
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- Job Title: Sound No.1
- Salary: £50k+
- Hours:
Full time - Artform: Theatre
- Role: Technical & Production
- Contract: Contract
- Closing date: Wed, 09 Oct 2024
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Location:
UK-wide
Job Description
The Sound No 1 is responsible for the maintenance and operation of sound equipment as per the Sound Designer’s specification and is responsible for maintaining an accurate and appropriate sound image of the production as specified by the Sound Designer at each touring venue. They are responsible for the management and running of the Sound department.
Outline of Terms and Conditions
TITLE OF POST: Sound No.1
START DATE: January 2025
CONTRACT: Fixed term to April 2026
KEY DATES: Rehearsals commence: w/c 27 January 2025 (London)
- Load in/Technical Rehearsals commence: w/c 24 February 2025 (Leicester)
- First Performance: w/c 3 March 2025 (Leicester)
- Opening Night: TBC (w/c 10 March 2025)
The show is moving every two to three weeks, with a longer 6 week sit down in Manchester leading up to Christmas 2025, and will run through to the end of March/beginning of April 2026.
SHOW SCHEDULE: 8 performances Monday-Saturday. Ad hoc rehearsal and press/marketing calls
PAY: Competitive and in line with industry standard
PROBATIONARY PERIOD: 3 months
Job Requirements
Person Specification
The post-holder must have the following:
- Experience of Digico mixing consoles, QLab software and D&B Speaker systems
- Experience of operating and maintaining sound equipment for live performance/theatre
- The ability to run a busy department and work as part of a large team
- The ability to adapt work in accordance with performance requirements
- The ability to remain calm under pressure
- Good communication skills
- Experience working on a large-scale touring musical
Job Responsibilities
- Being responsible for operating the sound mix for performances as instructed by the Sound Designer, and in consultation with the Musical Supervisor/Musical Director, to ensure the Sound Designer’s original specification and sound of the production is maintained;
- Ensuring all sound equipment is cleaned and daily sound checks completed to ensure equipment is in working order for each performance;
- Learning and executing all tracks within the department;
- Being responsible for all aspects of the planning and maintenance of all sound equipment both in-house and with suppliers so this may be scheduled to ensure no show delays;
- Managing, supervising and scheduling members of the Sound department, setting and supervising sound plots undertaken by the Sound department;
For full responsibilities, please see our website.
How to Apply
To apply, please send a CV and a short covering letter (no more than one page) outlining your suitability for the role, together with a completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form to [email protected] by 10am Wednesday 9th October 2024.
SUBJECT LINE: [Show Name], [Role], [Your Name] CV: [Your Name] – CV
Please note all applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
We are committed to embracing diversity and inclusion across all departments and recognise that relevant skills and experience may come from a non-theatre work setting or home context. Flexible working practices will be considered.
- Contact email: [email protected]
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