Description

About Us
We’re Sofar Sounds, your global music community. We bring people together in unexpected spaces in hundreds of cities around the world. We’re artists, music lovers and organizers. We’re a company of musicians for musicians. We create, perform, listen and work to make intimate live music experiences that connect us all. Every show is focused on the artist.
AUDIO ENGINEER | Manchester (PART-TIME)
We’re Sofar Sounds, your global music community. We bring people together in unexpected spaces in over 400 cities around the world. We’re artists, music lovers and organisers. We’re a company of musicians for musicians. We create, perform, listen and work to make intimate live music experiences that connect us all. Every show is focused on the artist.
OUR MISSION
We create a space where music matters.There is no other feeling in the world like discovering and experiencing new music and artists. In any Sofar room, when the audience has hushed and that first note is played - it’s magical.
THE ROLE
We’re looking for Audio Engineers to work with our regional production team and bring the magic on the sound desk at local shows.
Sofar has worked with over 30,000 artists, hosted over 1,000,000 fans at shows around the world and engages with millions more online each month. You will be part of a music-adoring team who are passionate about creating an industry-leading culture that supports artists and introduces their music to new fans.
What You’ll Do
Provide live sound reinforcement for artist performing in unique spaces
Work with the show team & performers to prep for the show
Organize gear pick up and return across a local community of other Audio Engineers
Work with the central Production team to identify the best ways of working locally
You'll work 3 x shows a week (max' 10 shows a month)
You’ll also discover a lot of amazing new music along the way

Requirements

Who You Are
Someone who has a passion for live sound & creative problem solving
Excited by a dynamic pool of artists, venues and unique audio scenarios
Comfortable working & communicating with creatives in high pressure situations
Genuine, demonstrated commitment to supporting artists and local music
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
We are proud to have a global workforce and strive towards having a diverse workplace. We have an Equity Council, Employee Resource Groups and ongoing learning and development in this area - DEI is important to us and our culture.

Benefits & Perks

Compensation, Pay Equity & Benefits
Our people and global communities are precious - we aim to treat them as such. At Sofar we feel strongly about the compensation and benefits that we provide across the board so that no matter your skill set or experience you’re paid fairly according to market rate, plus your health and wellbeing is supported through our local benefits packages.

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Sofar Sounds reimagines the live event experience through curated, secret performances in more than 400 cities around the world. Cofounded in London in 2009 by Rafe Offer and Rocky Start, Sofar brings guests and artists together in unique locations, without the distractions that plague other live events. Sofar shows begin as a secret: guests sign on for three unnamed performances at undisclosed locations, hosted by community members in everyday spaces — from living rooms and rooftops, to retail stores. Through the transformation of these spaces into captivating venues, Sofar serves as a platform for artists to connect with engaged audiences in cities around the world. Sofar invites guests to discover new artists, spaces, people, neighborhoods and cities, whether at home or abroad, creating an inclusive and accessible global community where people make genuine connections. To learn more about Sofar Sounds check us out at www.sofarsounds.com or follow the conversation on social media at @sofarsounds or using #sofarsounds. Need a little more? Check this out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnjsN2NOl3k

Job Details

Posted on Jun 30

Manchester, England, UK

Part Time

Junior