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Join Sofar Sounds as an Audio Engineer and shape the sound of intimate live music shows in NYC's coolest venues
Overview
Salary
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Location
New York, NY
Expires
Expires at anytime
At Sofar Sounds, we're in the business of creating unforgettable musical experiences in unique and non-traditional spaces across 78 countries. Our mission is to provide a stage for artists and a gathering place for music lovers where creativity, community, and joy are celebrated.
Role Summary:
- Provide live sound reinforcement for Sofar shows.
- Collaborate with crew and artists for show preparation and execution.
- Use the concert portal to manage gear requirements for each artist setup.
- Transport, set up, and break down your own audio equipment at shows.
- Ensure safe and suitable audio levels for each venue and audience.
- Offer advice on audio setups for various event partnerships and special shows.
Role Requirements:
- Experience with DIY audio setups for 50+ capacity shows.
- Ownership of audio gear and ability to transport it to venues.
- A passion for live sound and solving challenges in unique spaces.
- Strong communication skills and comfort working with creative individuals.
- Effective troubleshooting skills under pressure.
- Ability to handle physical demands such as moving equipment up to 75 lbs.
About Sofar: Our global team is deeply passionate about music and creating spaces where it matters most. We're inspired by values that emphasize creativity, community, and joy. If you share our passion and believe that your skills can contribute to our mission, even if your experience doesn't match every point in the job description, we encourage you to apply and bring your unique energy to our team.
As an Audio Engineer at Sofar, you’ll bring the magic on the sound desk at local shows throughout NYC. Our shows are intimate and all about the music – which makes the sound that much more important. Working with our local crew teams, you’ll ensure that our Sofar shows sound incredible and artists sets go off without a hitch. We work in some pretty cool and unexpected places, so you may need to get creative depending on the venue!
Please note: this is a fixed-term contract role for 3 months. During that period of time, you are expected to work consistent shifts (2-4 per week depending on show volume) and bring your own gear to shows, including PA and mixer. The majority of our shows take place during the evenings on Tuesday - Saturday.
What you'll do:
Provide live sound reinforcement for Sofar shows Work with the crew team & artists to prep and execute each show Reference our concert portal to ensure you have the right gear for each unique artist setup, and keep future requirements up to date Transport your own gear to and from the venue Set up and load-in audio equipment at the beginning of the show Break down and load out audio equipment at the end of the show Maintain safe and appropriate audio levels for the venue and audience size Consult on audio requirements for venues, partnerships and special showsWho you are:
You have experience with DIY audio setups, ideally at 50+ cap shows You have your own gear and can arrange transportation to and from shows You have a passion for live sound & creative problem solving – especially in unique venues! You’re a strong communicator and comfortable working with creatives You are able to troubleshoot effectively, especially in high-pressure situations You must be able to move up to 75 lbs., with or without reasonable accommodationAbout Sofar
Sofar is creating space where music matters. Our unique live experiences provide a place for artist discovery, local community and connection in non-traditional, unexpected places across 78 countries and growing. Our work is largely inspired by our values:
- Creativity: We exist to support artists. We empower everyone in the Sofar community to bring their own creative energy to connect artists and audiences.
- Community: We come together to create the spaces where music matters, intentionally welcoming and respecting all music lovers around the world.
- Joy: We believe in the transformative, unifying, and joyful power of experiencing live music together.
Our global Sofar team is deeply passionate about music and the work we do. When we’re not working, you can probably find us at a live show or telling anyone in earshot about the new song we can’t stop listening to.
If our mission and job opening resonates, you're encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn't precisely match the job description. We are committed to creating a culture of belonging and building a diverse team that reflects a variety of lived experiences, perspectives, and skills.
