Permanent contract
42.5 Hours Per Week
£39,812.00 per annum
Based in: Covent Garden, London
Who we are:
The Royal Ballet and Opera (RBO) continues to lead the way in opera, ballet, music and dance both live on stage and through multiple digital platforms, from live streaming to worldwide cinema screenings. The Royal Ballet and Opera wants to share these life-changing artforms with as many people as we can, working to enrich the cultural life of the nation by growing the public enjoyment and appreciation of exceptional ballet and opera.
The role:
The Sound, Video & Broadcast department at the RBOlooks after Sound and Video projection requirements for our Opera and Ballet productions as well as facilitating the live broadcasts of our performances and events.
We are now seeking to recruit a Sound, Video and Broadcast Technician (Sound Bias). Working with the Sound Assistant Manager and Senior Technician, you will work to ensure the operational and production requirements of rehearsals and performances are carried out to the highest possible standard of safety, efficiency, and quality.
What you`ll bring:
This role will suit a candidate with strong communication skills, who has a collaborative approach to working as well as the ability to work unsupervised and show initiative. You will also be able to demonstrate:
- A track record in live sound.
- Experience in a major establishment an advantage, ideally a venue presenting opera and ballet productions.
- A track record in live production (orchestras an advantage).
- Technical skills and knowledge base with a thorough understanding of current equipment and systems pertinent to the role.
- The technical expertise to maintain up to date knowledge developments in audio engineering equipment as maintained by the RBO.
We value the diversity new hires can bring to our workforce. A working knowledge of our repertoire is not essential, but the ability to learn quickly is.
How to apply:
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, then we`d love to hear from you. A full job description is attached below, along with the RBO information pack which includes details on what benefits we offer. If you have any access requirements for your application, please contact the RBO Recruitment Team on [email protected]
The Royal Ballet and Opera is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone can thrive. We particularly welcome applications from those who arefrom a global majority background and/or those who are disabled,as they are under-represented within our organisation. As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential minimum criteria for our vacancies.
Closing date for applications: 8am, Thursday 26th September 2024.
Interviews will be held the week of 30th September 2024.
Applicants must have work authorisation for the UK. No agencies
