Audio Assistant Lead

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Quick Summary

Key Responsibilities

Leadership Support & Succession: Work side-by-side with the Audio Lead to support all aspects of system design, team management, and operations.

Requirements Summary

On-site presence is required to assist with setup and teardown activities the day before and the day after the event. Key Responsibilities Your role focuses on backstage execution,

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Job Description

Responsibilities

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→Leadership Experience: Proven ability to manage a team of technical volunteers, delegate tasks effectively under pressure, and maintain high morale in a hectic backstage environment.
→Organizational Prowess: Strong organizational and logistics skills; you must be comfortable reading and managing spreadsheets for team shift-tracking.
→Problem-Solving: The ability to "think on your feet" and execute immediate technical or staffing workarounds when equipment fails or a volunteer misses a shift.
→Professionalism: Excellent interpersonal skills to handle interactions with performers, stage managers, and convention leadership with a calm, reassuring, and authoritative demeanor.

Nice to Have

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Management Experience: Prior experience in an assistant lead, stage manager, or similar capacity for live events.
Convention Knowledge: Firsthand understanding of convention programming paces, performer dynamics, and the unique needs of fan-driven events.
Conflict Resolution Skills: The ability to stay grounded and de-escalate high-stress situations backstage between talent, crew, or scheduling friction.
Technical Aptitude: Strong fundamental knowledge of wireless microphone systems, frequency monitoring, stage monitor mixing, and basic audio troubleshooting.