Website Skylight Music Theatre
Skylight is a nonprofit music theatre company in Milwaukee, WI
POSITION DESCRIPTION
• Responsible for implementing and maintaining the administrative and production functions of the Audio and Video
Systems during the 2024-2025 theatre season, including both external rentals and Skylight-produced events.
• Serve as A1 for all Skylight Productions.
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Lead in facilitating all audio needs for all rental events/productions, including the testing, maintenance and upkeep of
all audio equipment, projectors, and sound equipment in the Cabot Theatre.
• Lead installs and technical rehearsals for all Cabot Theatre rental events/productions.
• Review sound plots to evaluate feasibility and implementation in the Cabot.
• Lead in preparing and installing equipment based on plots and designer supplied specifications; including but not
limited to tech table set-up, i.e. tables, headsets, and video monitors, god mic, etc.
• Collaborate to produce show-related audio paperwork. Maintain neat + accurate records of design execution for a
given production. Make archival copies of all paperwork and show files.
• Lead in testing, maintaining, and general upkeep of all audio and video distribution equipment for the space.
• Adhere to the proper shut-down of all audio, special effects, stage equipment and other electrical appliances, assuring
that the theatre is left in a safe, secure, and appropriately lit manner and that equipment is locked in a secure place.
• Other duties as assigned
WORK SCHEDULE AND REPORTING:
• This is a Seasonal nonexempt position with the opportunity for paid OT when approved by the Director of
Production or Artistic Director.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• 1-2 years Live Musical mixing experience.
• Experience with Qlab, Mainstage, and other professional live entertainment computer software.
• Professional experience with Yamaha Digital consoles, and Dante networks.
• Experience with and working knowledge of live entertainment multi projector systems and programing.
• Experience with both Audio and Video system network setup and troubleshooting.
• Experience with Show Control schemes (OSC, MSC, Midi, Timecode, etc.) is a plus.
• Experience with Shure ULXD, and Wireless Workbench a plus.
• Ability to work closely with people in a professional and positive manner.
• Proven leadership skills, ability to lead small teams to a successful and productive work environment.
• Ability to work closely and creatively with design teams, directors, and other members of the SMT staff.
• Proficiency with computers and standard office suite, ability to generate and maintain professional level paperwork
and tracking for each production.
• Ability to multitask while maintaining productivity.
• Ability to remain levelheaded in high-stress environments.
• Able to troubleshoot under pressure and remain composed.
• Able to work independently, with limited oversight, and hit deadlines.
BENEFITS
• Salary: Pay is DOE starting at $18.75/hr. ($750/week)
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 403(b) plan
Starting date: Contract start date as soon as possible with an end date of May 11, 2025.
Interested individuals should submit via an email a cover letter with resume to:
Michael Unger
Artistic Director
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To apply for this job please visit www.skylightmusictheatre.org.