AUDIO ENGINEER (A1)
● Work with Production Management, the Audio/Media Supervisor, and the Audio Assistant (A2) to ensure that the Sound Designer+rsquo;s vision is accomplished and completed on time and within budget.
● Attend production meetings starting during load-in, to the end of Tech Week, as requested by the Audio/Media Supervisor and Production Management.
● Respond in a timely manner to emails and phone calls to ensure that all ideas, and thoughts are being communicated.
● Communicate thoughts and concerns, as well as budget information, to Production Management and Audio/Media Supervisor.
● Collaborate with fellow production departments ensuring interdepartmental needs and schedules are addressed.
● Assist with the installation of a sound delivery system that will properly execute the needs of the production, inclusive of clear-com system for backstage and paging system to the house and dressing rooms for communication.
● Collaborate with the Audio/Media Supervisor and Sound Designer to ensure proper installation, optimization, tuning, and balancing of the sound system.
● Ensure that all performers, including understudies and musicians, have proper microphones that are properly functioning, appropriate to the performer, safe and clean to use.
● Assist in maintaining documentation to properly track the sound design, system layout, and budget, as requested by the Audio/Media Supervisor.
● Attend rehearsals and Designer Run as requested by the Production Supervisor and Audio/Media Supervisor including, but not limited to, brush up rehearsals and put-in rehearsals.
● Assist the Stage Management Team to address any sound related issues throughout the PRODUCTION.
● Assist the Audio Assistant (A2) in preparation for being the emergency A1 cover during a run.
● Assist the Stage Management Team and/or the Director to address any sound related
issues/questions during Understudy Rehearsals. Attendance of these rehearsals will be based on the Director+rsquo;s needs and the approval of the Production Supervisor.
● Attend all performances and mix the show to meet the Sound Designers specifications.
● Execute Sound Designer+rsquo;s design at each performance.
● Once in the run, collaborate with the A2 and ensure that the sound department for the
PRODUCTION is functioning smoothly.
● Collaborate with the rest of the Audio/Media Team to ensure a safe and smooth strike process.
● Maintain PMT's equipment inventory in collaboration with the Audio/Media Supervisor when accessed during PRODUCTION.
● Maintain the cleanliness and organization of PMT's audio stock and rental materials used when accessed during PRODUCTION.
+bull; LOCATION INFORMATION
Scene Shop: 2321 N. Keystone, Chicago
Rehearsal Studios/Production Office: 4200 W. Diversey, Chicago
The Ruth Page Center for the Arts (Theater), 1016 N Dearborn St, Chicago
+bull; WORK START
Load-in starts Monday, January 12, 2026
Tech Starts Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Previews Start Saturday, January 31, 2026
Press, Friday, February 6, 2026
Anticipated Close, Sunday, March 15, 2026
Strike, March 15, 16, 17
+bull; COMPENSATION
$26.00 per hour on a 1099 for an anticipated 190 hours
TO APPLY
Please email a resume (PDF preferred) and cover letter to info@porchlightmusictheatre.org. Subject: +ldquo;AUDIO ENGINEER (A1.)+rdquo;
Please no phone calls. We will respond whether or not you are called in for an interview.
Applications will be accepted through September 22, 2025
