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Sight and Sound Supervisor

Job Type

Full Time

Qualification

BA/BSc/HND

Experience

4 years

Location

Lamu

Job Field

Engineering / Technical

The Sight and Sound Supervisor is responsible for overseeing live event audio-visual (AV) operations, including the setup, mixing, maintenance, and repair of sight and sound systems. This role involves configuring advanced lighting and sound systems to produce high-quality effects and ensuring top-tier AV support for events. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Live Mixing and Audio-Visual Operations:

• Operating and performing live sound mixing to ensure top-quality audio during events.
• Setting up, configuring, and positioning lighting, sound systems, and equipment to produce high-quality audio and visual effects.
• Amplifying, balancing, and enhancing voices, music, and other sounds to create exceptional event experiences.

Equipment Maintenance and Troubleshooting:

• Maintaining, repairing, and calibrating sight and sound systems to ensure consistent high performance.
• Detecting and resolving quality deviations or equipment malfunctions promptly to prevent event disruptions.
• Performing routine inspections and maintenance of AV equipment to extend operational lifespan and minimize downtime.

Event Support and Configuration:

• Configuring lighting systems to complement event themes, ensuring proper placement, brightness, and effects.
• Collaborating with event coordinators and clients to meet specific AV requirements for live performances, presentations, and other activities.
• Advising and training junior staff or technicians on proper AV operational techniques and best practices.

Quality Assurance:

• Ensuring all equipment is tested and ready for use before, during, and after events.
• Monitoring audio and visual quality during live events and implementing real-time adjustments to maintain optimum standards.

Minimum Requirements

Education/Experience:

• A minimum of four (4) years of satisfactory experience in:
• Live sound mixing.
• Operating, maintaining, and repairing sight and sound systems.
• Configuring lighting and sound systems to produce high-quality effects.

• Operating and performing live sound mixing to ensure top-quality audio during events.
• Setting up, configuring, and positioning lighting, sound systems, and equipment to produce high-quality audio and visual effects.
• Amplifying, balancing, and enhancing voices, music, and other sounds to create exceptional event experiences.
• Maintaining, repairing, and calibrating sight and sound systems to ensure consistent high performance.
• Detecting and resolving quality deviations or equipment malfunctions promptly to prevent event disruptions.
• Performing routine inspections and maintenance of AV equipment to extend operational lifespan and minimize downtime.
• Configuring lighting systems to complement event themes, ensuring proper placement, brightness, and effects.
• Collaborating with event coordinators and clients to meet specific AV requirements for live performances, presentations, and other activities.
• Advising and training junior staff or technicians on proper AV operational techniques and best practices.
• Ensuring all equipment is tested and ready for use before, during, and after events.
• Monitoring audio and visual quality during live events and implementing real-time adjustments to maintain optimum standards.

• Live sound mixing
• Operating sight and sound systems
• Maintaining sight and sound systems
• Repairing sight and sound systems
• Configuring lighting systems
• Configuring sound systems
• Troubleshooting AV equipment
• Quality assurance
• Training junior staff

• A minimum of four (4) years of satisfactory experience in:
• Live sound mixing.
• Operating, maintaining, and repairing sight and sound systems.
• Configuring lighting and sound systems to produce high-quality effects.