Part-time Production Assistant
Posted: Apr 12, 2024
Company: PNC Arena/Carolina Hurricanes
Salary Range: 17.00 per hour
The part-time Production Assistant will be responsible for the operation of all event-related production equipment for all Carolina Hurricanes and NC State Basketball games as well as special PNC Arena events.
Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Fill game-day positions in the production booth when & where scheduled
- Participate in pre-event meetings and ask questions as necessary
- Operation of house audio and lighting systems for hockey, basketball, and other events
- Setup and tear down of sports scoring & game day equipment
- Operation of audio & presentation equipment for non-ticketed events
- Setup, operation, and tear down of portable sound systems & microphones for auxiliary events
Examples of equipment used include:
· Digital and analog audio mixers (small & large format)
· Conventional and intelligent lighting fixtures
· Projectors, televisions, computers, tablets w/ control software, DVD players
· Wired & wireless microphones, handheld & body-worn
· Party-line communication systems/intercoms
· Spotlights
· Daktronics All-Sport controllers
Starting pay is $17.00 per hour
Qualifications
- Must have prior experience as a sound engineer, lighting engineer, or AV technician in a live event setting. Associate’s degree in communications or extensive related fieldwork preferred.
- Must have ability to stay alert and observant of surroundings, have a high attention to detail, remain flexible and work well under pressure and follow a cue list and/or directional cues from show-caller/producer.
- Be a self-starter, able to follow instructions and work without supervision for extended periods of time. Maintain a positive and professional manner when interacting with the public, peers, and superiors.
- Physical requirements include ability to stand for long periods of time, running cables in confined spaces, climbing stairs, working in high altitudes/catwalk, walking long distances, and lifting objects up to 50 lbs.
- Candidate must be available to work all types of booked events (hockey, basketball, concerts, comedy shows, and family shows) scheduled on nights, weekends, and some holidays.
- A flexible work schedule is required for the position including availability for at least 60% of all arena events scheduled per month and ability to report for scheduled shift by 5:00p on weekdays. Event times will vary.
- Must pass a criminal background check.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.