Sound Designer

Be an integral member of the Hippodrome Theatre's 52nd Season by collaborating with our Creative team for our Mainstage and Second Stage Productions.

The Sound Designer will create sound effects, atmospheres, sonic textures and filmic ambiences that will create naturalistic and abstract worlds for the show's story, as well as aid the audience's emotional and dramatic connection with the performance.

Work with our experienced and professional in-house Artistic staff and guest designers. Join a fast moving creative environment that supports and encourages personal growth and artistic commitment.

This is a full time staff position

Essential Position Functions:
Be the Sound Designer for all Mainstage and Second Stage productions.
The Sound Designer will create the sound/speaker plot, soundscape and or sound playback

Designer Responsibility:

Create soundtracks to include all playback sounds and music
Choose sources, edit and remix music; or record live in the theatre
Supply sample of sounds/effects as requested for approval by the Director during the rehearsal process.
Build bank of sounds for first day of rehearsal for rehearsal use
Supply specifications as needed for the placement of any and all speakers
Build soundtrack to be operated with QLab software
Attend rehearsals, as determined by Production Manager, and all tech rehearsals and previews
Run shows and/or midi and share runshow responsibility with Lead Electrician
Record audio for marketing usage such as radio spots and commercials
Record preshow announcement
Design ambient lobby music

Support Second Stage performances
Support rentals when needed
Stay in budget
Keeping accurate and thorough production paperwork
Working and communicating effectively with other departments within the theatre
Skill Requirements:
recently graduated college or have experience designing sound for theatre applications
Be a contributing member of a very collaborative team
Be a highly responsible and self-motivated team member
Ability to multitask
General knowledge of backstage operations, safety, and conventional theatre practices
Excellent verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Computer literate, with a good working understanding of QLab and Premier Pro software
Flexibility, positive attitude, and a willingness to commit to hard work, and a demanding schedule
Ability to work in a fast paced, high energy artistic environment
Ability to work collaboratively with different personality types
Capable of working independently

Candidates from underrepresented groups and those who share these values and have demonstrable experience advocating for anti-racism, equity, diversity, and inclusion are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Hippodrome is Gainesville's cultural centerpiece for over 52 years, offering live theatre, films, gallery exhibits, classes, and special events over 340 days a year.
The mission of the Hippodrome is to provide a first-class regional theatre and an artistic space committed to excellence in North Florida; to collaborate with extraordinary artists in order to provide education programs, events, and cinematic programming that reflect and elevate the diverse cultures and perspectives of our region; and to create and maintain ongoing engagement with our community.
The Hippodrome creates exceptional professional theater that Engages, Challenges and inspires our community:
Engage:
We cultivate imagination and potential.
We provide a safe and supportive artistic home.
We collaborate with diverse organizations, sponsors, and individuals.
Challenge:
We invite our community to consider new perspectives.
We create works that explore our shared and diverse humanity.
We provide opportunities for personal and professional growth through communal experiences.
Inspire:
Experiences that ignite the human spirit.
We spark imagination through the universal language of storytelling.
We illuminate both the shared struggles and exquisite beauty of human relationship.

The Hippodrome's Health and Safety procedures are used to provide a safe workplace for all. We enable a flexible approach depending on the community's transmission rate with testing and daily cleaning and sanitizing and air exchange rates that meet and exceed recommended levels.
All applications will be reviewed, and some will be selected to submit additional information. Leading candidates will be interviewed.