Audio Engineer, London
Sofar Sounds
London, UK
Posted on Jan 9, 2025
About Us
Sofar Sounds is a global community that connects artists and audiences through unique and intimate experiences. Sofar shows transform everyday spaces — from living rooms and rooftops, to boutiques and museums — into captivating venues for intimate gigs, creating inclusive experiences that bring people closer together. Founded in London in 2009, Sofar creates space where music and arts matter in 400 cities around the world.
Our global team is distributed across the US and UK, and is backed by some of the best-known consumer industry investors (TCG, Battery Ventures, Union Square Ventures, Octopus and others).
As an Audio Engineer at Sofar, you’ll bring the magic on the sound desk at local shows throughout London. 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 our contract audio engineers are expected to work 1-2 shows per week, and the majority of our shows take place on evenings and weekends. We are looking for someone to start immediately.*
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
If our mission and job opening resonate, 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.