Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

About Us

Freeman is a global leader in events, on a mission to redefine live for a new era. With a data-driven approach and the industry’s largest network of experts, Freeman’s insights shape exhibitions, exhibits, and events that drive audiences to action. The integrated full-service solutions leverage a 96-year legacy in event management as well as new technologies to deliver moments that matter.

Summary

The Specialist Audio is responsible for the onsite execution of audio equipment for events within the region. During load-in and show, this person creates, edits, and manages content for the client. The role will also be assigned pre-production design responsibilities for several shows that they execute.

This position will support our Audio Visual and Event Technology team. The position follows an in-person schedule working full-time in-office and/or show-site based out of Orlando, FL.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Works closely with client specs, sales staff, operations, and project managers to develop audio designs and to coordinate pre-production, onsite, and post-production activities in line with event budget.

• Creates wiring diagrams and audio plots for shows based on budgeted designs; ensures on-site personnel have and understand this information.

• Functions as onsite Client Contact and/or Crew Chief.

• Fills the role of on-site Audio Engineer, Audio Director, System Tech as assigned

• Directs the onsite crew that can include full time and/or part time labor including specialists, technicians, and union employees. Duties include hiring recommendation, training, assigning work, overseeing installation of equipment, and ensuring that activities are performed in a timely and cost-effective manner.

• Handles on-site grievances up to and including notifying scheduling manager if anyone needs to be released from their duties.

• Submits show reports for each event to Senior Leadership, which include, issues and successes on show, and evaluation of labor performance, which will be used to determine future assignments.

• Ensures that company safety guidelines are followed and implemented on show site.

• Directs load-in, load-out, install, and dismantle of equipment.

• Directs and/or assist both technical and labor crews.

• Responsible for ensuring the correct specification setup and optimization of meeting room, exhibits, and general sessions audio systems as needed.

• Supervises the installation, optimization, and monitoring of the sound system during the event for audio systems.

• Recommends audio personnel during scheduling process to ensure company resources are used effectively and follow company procedures and employee policies.

• Evaluates the competency of Audio Specialists to ensure that Freeman’s quality standards are maintained.

• Performs show-site duties for events within the region including supervising show site labor, operating gear, and troubleshooting.

• Stays current with new and developing industry trends.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree in related field preferred.

• Minimum 10 years experience working in live sound reinforcement with a minimum of 5 years focused on corporate events; or equivalent combination of education, certification, and experience.

• Ability to engineer instructions in written, oral, or diagram form.

• Ability to communicate how to install various related equipment.

• Advanced understanding of the fundamentals of analog/digital audio, acoustics, radio and electronics.

• Ability to install and troubleshoot complex sound/RF systems.

• Experience with advanced audio networking.

• Advanced experience with audio and RF measurement systems and optimization.

• Experience drawing system design in AutoCad or VectorWorks.

• Experience designing large-scale sound systems with company inventory.

• Ability to lead audio crew.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid state drivers license required.

• EAW Adaptive Certification, VTX Certification, Audinate Certification strongly preferred.

• Yamaha CL/QL Certification preferred.

Travel Requirements

Travel 50% to 75%

What We Offer

Freeman provides benefits that aim to empower our people and their families to thrive mentally, physically, and financially. These are a handful of the types of programs and benefits our full-time people may be eligible for. There may be some variances in specific benefits across regions.

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Paid Parental Leave

• Life, Accident and Disability

• Retirement with Company Match

• Paid Time Off

Diversity Commitment

At Freeman, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is helping us to create not only a great place to work, but also an environment where our employees, our customers and our communities around the world can reach their goals and connect with each other. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status and other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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