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Audio Engineer Job at Sofar Sounds in Los Angeles

Sofar Sounds, Los Angeles, CA, United States


About Us Sofar Sounds is a global community that connects artists and audiences through unique and intimate experiences. Sofar shows transform everyday spaces — from living rooms and rooftops, to boutiques and museums — into captivating venues for intimate gigs, creating inclusive experiences that bring people closer together. Founded in London in 2009, Sofar creates space where music and arts matter in 400 cities around the world.
Please note This is a month-to-month contract role. During that period of time, you are expected to work consistent shifts (2-4 per month depending on show volume) and bring your own gear to shows, including PA and mixer. The majority of our shows take place during the evenings on Thursday - Saturday.
What you’ll do: Provide live sound reinforcement for Sofar shows
Work with the crew team & artists to prep and execute each show
Reference our concert portal to ensure you have the right gear for each unique artist setup, and keep future requirements up to date
Transport your own gear to and from the venue
Set up and load-in audio equipment at the beginning of the show
Break down and load out audio equipment at the end of the show
Maintain safe and appropriate audio levels for the venue and audience size
Consult on audio requirements for venues, partnerships and special shows
Who you are: You have experience with DIY audio setups, ideally at 50+ cap shows
You have your own gear and can arrange transportation to and from shows
You have a passion for live sound & creative problem solving – especially in unique venues!
You’re a strong communicator and comfortable working with creatives
You are able to troubleshoot effectively, especially in high-pressure situations
You must be able to move up to 75 lbs., with or without reasonable accommodation
$450 - $900 a month
If our mission and job opening resonate, you're encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn't precisely match the job description. We are committed to creating a culture of belonging and building a diverse team that reflects a variety of lived experiences, perspectives, and skills.

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In Summary: The majority of our shows take place during the evenings on Thursday - Saturday . We are committed to creating a culture of belonging and building a diverse team that reflects a variety of lived experiences, perspectives, and skills . If our mission and job opening resonate, you're encouraged to apply .

En Español: About Us Sofar Sounds es una comunidad global que conecta a artistas y audiencias a través de experiencias únicas e íntimas. Se espera que los espectáculos de Sofar transformen espacios cotidianos desde salas de estar y techos, hasta boutiques y museos ?? en lugares cautivadores para conciertos íntimos, creando experiencias inclusivas que acercan a las personas. Fundado en Londres en 2009, Sofar crea un espacio donde la música y las artes importan en 400 ciudades del mundo. La mayoría de nuestros espectáculos se llevan a cabo durante las noches del jueves al sábado. Lo que usted hará: Proporcionar refuerzo de sonido en vivo para los shows Sofar Trabajar con el equipo y artistas para preparar e ejecutar cada show Referencia nuestro portal de conciertos para asegurarse de tener el equipamiento adecuado para cada configuración artística única, y mantener actualizados los requisitos futuros Transporte su propio equipo hacia y desde el lugar Configurar y cargar equipos de audio al comienzo del programa Descargue y descarga equipos de Audio al final del programa Mantenga niveles de audio seguros y apropiados para la sala y tamaño de audiencia Consulte sobre los requerimientos de audio para salas, asociaciones y programas especiales Quién es usted: Usted tiene experiencia con instalaciones de audio DIY, idealmente a 50 cápulas Tiene su propia variedad de problemas y puede organizar un transporte desde y hasta los espectáculos ¡Tiene una pasión por vivir y solucionar experiencias creativas En esta cultura!