JOBS
Opera Saratoga is seeking a Sound Designer for this summer’s festival. Please email info@operasaratoga.org for more details.
Opera Saratoga is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Thank you for your interest in Opera Saratoga.
SOUND DESIGNER, GUYS AND DOLLS
Seasonal
Saratoga Springs, NY
In Residence: June 17-30, 2024
THE POSITION
Opera Saratoga is seeking a highly-motivated individual with extensive sound design experience. The ideal candidate is one who has worked with opera or classical music system design as well as theatrical sound design.
The Sound Designer will work on the Opera Saratoga production of GUYS AND DOLLS as well as a WORLD PREMIERE OPERA to be composed by Composer-in-Residence inti figgis-vizueta during the 6-week Festival. The Sound Designer will be required to be in residence from June 17-30, 2024. Outside of the residency period, they complete tasks as needed on a limited basis remotely.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Enter in discussion with the GUYS AND DOLLS director and conductor and the WORLD PREMIERE OPERA Composer-in-Residence and director to identify sound needs for the productions;
• Create all sound cues and effects;
• Design the sound system to meet the needs for the productions;
• Work with the Production Manager to identify all sound equipment that needs to be rented during the festival;
• Supervise the load-in of all Sound equipment;
• Attend all production meetings during the festival;
• Supervise all sound related items during production tech period;
• Budget and track all sound related expenses
• Supervise sound engineer and train them to run sound for the duration of the festival productions
QUALIFICATIONS AND DESIRED SKILLS
The Sound Designer will bring a strong appreciation of Opera Saratoga’s mission and a desire to positively both impact the organization’s long-term success and enhance the quality of productions presented by the company. They must have the following skills and experience:
• 2+ Years Experience as a sound designer, working in professional opera and/or theater;
• Capacity to solve problems and engage in creative thinking to overcome challenges;
• Well-developed communication skills;
• Maturity and understanding of the artistic process and excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and diplomacy skills;
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment;
• Driver’s License required
COMPENSATION, TRAVEL AND HOUSING
Fee commensurate with experience. Travel to / from Saratoga Springs, NY, and housing during the Summer Residency period is provided.
APPLICATIONS AND INQUIRIES
The position is available immediately (for the continuation of planning for the 2024 Summer Festival); Residency for the Festival begins June 17, 2024.
Please send a resume and cover letter with at least two references that can speak directly to your skill set for this position to: Amanda Robie,
Managing Director, at arobie@operasaratoga.org
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone solicitations please. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Opera Saratoga is an Equal Opportunity Employer.