Audio Engineer
Sofar Sounds
Software Engineering
Portland, OR, USA
Posted on Oct 1, 2024
As an Audio Engineer at Sofar, you’ll bring the magic on the sound desk at local shows throughout your city. 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 that the majority of our shows take place on evenings and weekends, and our Audio Engineers are expected to supply their own gear.
(For example, in the past we’ve used: Bose system: 180 spread, tower with sub, 12 channel mixer with basic mic package; Portable Line Array PA - ex Bose L1 Pro 16 or 32 + Bose S1 as addtl monitor; 12-channel Mixer - ex Zoom LiveTrak L12; Mic & DI package - ex 4 vocal mics, 4 instrument mics, 1 bass mic, 3 DIs; Necessary mic stands, cables, & power extension.)
What you'll do:
- Provide live sound reinforcement for Sofar shows
- Work with the crew team & artists to prep and execute each show
- Transport your own gear to and from the venue
- Reference our concert portal to ensure you have the right gear for each unique artist setup
- 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
Who you are:
- You have experience with DIY live audio setups, ideally at 50+ cap shows
- You have a basic understanding of live sound reinforcement gear and audio production
- 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 accommodation
About 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.