-
Padres Audio Technician
- San Diego Padres (San Diego, CA)
-
DEPARTMENT: Scoreboard Operations REPORTS TO: Director, Scoreboard Operations STATUS: Part-Time; Non-Exempt San Diego Padres Commitment: The San Diego Padres are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for our employees. We strive to create an environment for everyone by including perspectives from backgrounds that vary by race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, and national origin. If you are not sure you’re 100% qualified but are up for the challenge – we want you to apply. We believe skills are transferable and passion for our mission goes a long way. San Diego Padres Petco Park Promise: Our service values drive our behaviors to create the best experience for all our guests who visit Petco Park. As a team member at Petco Park, we genuinely and passionately care about our guests, our ballpark and each other. We make meaningful and memorable connections that set us apart from other venues and experiences. Each position on our team actively lives out this nonnegotiable commitment every day to CARE, CONNECT, EXCEED. Your role as an Audio Technician: You will be primarily responsible for ensuring audio for Padres games, non-baseball events, and/or special events held at Petco Park are executed to perfection. All the responsibilities we will trust you with: * Exemplifying our Petco Park Promise: CARE, CONNECT, EXCEED by proactively welcoming all guests to the ballpark and consistently strive to exceed all guests’ expectations * Operating various audio mixing boards, microphones, and speaker setups; controlling audio within the ballpark and event spaces during Padres games, special events, and/or non-baseball events, and working as a team and/or independently on audio setups * Running mics, mic stands, stage wedges, stage snakes, and other cables for opening acts during various events * Performing line and sound checks before live events to ensure all equipment is working correctly * Operating control consoles during live events to monitor and adjust audio levels for Band monitors or FOH for the mains * Collaborating with Padres Front Office employees, technical staff, vendor representatives, and special guests to meet the specific sound requirements for the event, while simultaneously maintaining a calm demeanor in a high-paced environment * Operating and troubleshooting audio issues, maintaining audio equipment, and keeping detailed inventory of equipment * Ensuring event or location in ballpark receives the correct audio feed at the preferred volume level * Performing sound checks for anthems and other musical talent showcased at the ballpark * Working with Ballpark Management, as needed, to set up a combination of a local audio system and the house system for various events * Fulfilling other control room functions/duties as needed for Padres games and in-stadium entertainment, and working with the A1 and DJs to offer the best sound experience possible for the fans * Assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the Vice President of Broadcasting & Presentation, Director of Scoreboard Operations, Director, Event Production & Video Engineering, Manager of Engineering, and Audio Engineer * Serving as liaison to provide the Padres with feedback from members of the community at Padres games, special events, and/or other non-baseball events * Keeping up with the team’s performance on the field, current organizational news, and demonstrating general baseball and team history knowledge * Being assigned a variety of tasks and duties, including rotation based on departmental needs Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter most: * Being consistent, punctual, and having reliable attendance * Having expert knowledge and proficiency in audio system flow and operation of microphones, speakers, amplifiers, and digital/analog audio mixers * Having expert understanding of Mic and Line input signal flow and basic knowledge with software for distributed audio systems * Having excellent communication skills and a positive, energetic personality * Possessing proficient computer skills with the ability to multi-task and react quickly to game action with attention to detail * Having strong knowledge of baseball and the Padres organization * Possessing a high degree of discretion, integrity, and accountability * Having a strong ability to work well with others in a collaborative, respectful manner in a high-stress, team-oriented environment * Being bi-lingual in English/Spanish is a plus but not necessary You will be required to meet the following: * Must be at least 18 years of age by the start of employment * Bachelor’s degree preferred; or 4 years’ experience in equivalent relevant job in audio production, entertainment/scoreboard/TV station/hotel control room facility * Must be available to work flexible hours for a variety of shifts, which may include Padres home/road games, special events, non-baseball events, evenings, weekends, and holidays * Minimum physical requirements: able to travel to and gain access to various areas of the ballpark for prolonged periods of time; able to lift and transport up to 50 pounds * As a condition of employment, you must successfully complete all post-offer, pre-employment requirements, including but not limited to a background check Salary and Additional Compensation: Per the California pay transparency law, the pay rate for this position ranges from $21.14-$42.00 per hour. Part-time, non-union employees are subject to the San Diego Living Wage Ordinance and rates will increase accordingly. In addition to your hourly rate, the Padres offer PTO, employee discounts, appreciation, and recognition opportunities for this position. #LI-onsite
-
Recent Jobs
-
Padres Audio Technician
- San Diego Padres (San Diego, CA)
-
Personal Banker
- PNC (Dallas, TX)