Part Time Audio Engineer 2 (A2)

PLEASE NOTE THIS POSITION IS FOR THE UPCOMING SEASON OF 2024-25. WE WILL NOT START THE INTERVIEWING PROCESS UNTIL MID-AUGUST WITH AN ANTICIPATED START DATE OF MID-SEPTEMBER.

Have you ever thought about working in sports?

We are recruiting for part-time, game night staff for the Orlando Magic, Osceola Magic, and Orlando Solar Bears. Whether you are a college student, a teacher with a flexible schedule, someone looking to re-enter the workforce, or someone just looking for additional income, our part-time, event roles could be perfect for you.

What Our Part-Time Hiring Process Is Like

While every position is different, our part-time hiring process is typically a two-step process, sometimes more depending on the nature of the role. After you apply, your resume will be reviewed by our hiring manager for that particular role.

After interviews have been conducted, candidates whom the hiring manager selected will be contacted by our Talent Acquisition team. Candidates who are not selected to move forward will be contacted via email. We would love to call 100% of the candidates, however we typically interview well over 250 candidates during this part-time hiring week, and we want to give every candidate the decision as soon as possible.

A quick summary about the Part-Time Audio Engineer (A2) role:

The A2 Audio Engineer is primarily responsible for working with the A1/Lead Audio Engineer to pre-plan, set, operate, and strike sound systems that support events at the KIA Center. The primary support is for Orlando Magic basketball games. However, other events include Orlando Predators arena football games, other Orlando Magic events, commencement ceremonies, and various other events.

What The Position Will Be Responsible For

• Manage wireless microphones for hosts, vocalists, and other performers.
• Manage in-ear monitor systems for hosts and performers.
• Manage other audio inputs, including microphones, instruments, and band inputs.
• Manage soundchecks with performers and stage managers.
• Ensure microphones are ready and assigned to performers/speakers at the appropriate time.
• Work with A1 to quickly troubleshoot problems that may arise.
• Tear down audio equipment and return it in a safe and timely manner.
• Swing out the A1 by operating the console during an event.
• Able to perform minor repairs and modifications to audio equipment during show/event.
• All other duties as assigned.
  
  

What Is Required For The Role

• College degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Experience working with live bands required.
• Significant experience with digital audio consoles required.
• 3+ years of live audio experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of audio signal flow principles and troubleshooting
• Experience with Shure wireless microphones, Yamaha CL/QL consoles preferred.
• Exhibit good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently without supervision, be self-directed, and demonstrate initiative.
• Strong team synergy skills and ability to work collaboratively with others you have no direct authority over.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and be on-call as necessary based on the changing priorities of the department.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, kneel, and crouch for long periods
• Ability to climb ladders and scaffolding
• Ability to lift in excess of 50 pounds
• Ability to work in heights over 100 feet
• Ability to work in small cramped places
• Ability to push equipment racks and carts long distances
  
  

If this opportunity is a job you're passionate about and it fits with your skills and experience, then we welcome you to take the next step and apply!

All offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of our pre-employment screenings, that will include a background check and may include a drug screen.

Please note that this is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

The Orlando Magic are not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at the Orlando Magic via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from Orlando Magic HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of the Orlando Magic. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by the Orlando Magic as a result of the referral or through other means.

The Orlando Magic is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, any other non-merit based factor or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our leadership team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please visit http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/poster.cfm