Local Audio Technician (Freelance)

Hey there! We’re Fever, the world’s leading tech platform for culture and live entertainment. Our mission is to democratize access to culture and entertainment. With our proprietary cutting-edge technology and data-driven approach, we’re revolutionizing the way people engage with live entertainment. Every month, our platform inspires over 300 million people in +55 countries to discover unforgettable experiences while empowering event creators with our data and technology.

DATES
Start: 9/21/2026
End: 1/3/2027
Hours are typically 14:00 – 23:30 plus meetings and reporting work. Working onsite for the install, event run, and strike.

Pay

$500/day

About The Role

The Audio Technician will report to the Technical Manager and Event Manager and help install, operate, and maintain a large audio/video rig in an outdoor environment using a variety of technologies including Dante, QLAB, Timecode, Companion, Brightsign players, and various video projection systems and techniques. You will be responsible for maintaining the technical and production values while the experience is in operation.

Responsibilities

• Switch on and switch off of system each day and undertaking of daily technical checks to ensure system is running correctly
• Installation of audio systems in an outdoor environment to an extremely high standard
• Maintenance and servicing of installed equipment during the run of show
• Fixing any faults or damage that occurs to the system during the run of show
• Liaising with the wider technical team to highlight any potential problems or faults within the system
• General maintenance
• Assisting other departments with any technical help they may require
• Attention to detail and high quality of work essential

Qualifications

Audio Knowledge Requirements

• Experience and knowledge of Dante network audio distribution
• Experience and competence with QLAB audio playback software
• Experience of local area networks and reasonable networking knowledge
• Knowledge of MSC, MIDI triggers, Timecode, and OSC triggering
• Knowledge of behavior of sound levels in an outdoor environment

Video Knowledge Requirements

• Experience with video projection – Ability to soft edge blend up to 3 projectors. Panasonic, Epson, and Barco experience preferred
• Reasonable LED knowledge – predominantly Megapixel and Brompton processing and IEM swapping on ROE products
• Knowledge and experience using BitFocus Companion show control software
• Knowledge and experience of programming Brightsign players
• Experience with deploying complex Local Area Networks. Reasonable networking knowledge to allow basic fault finding on fiber-based network deployments

Personal Requirements

• Previous audio experience, ideally on large outdoor festivals, illumination trails, or outdoor experiential events
• Ability to work well in a wider team and get involved in other departments to help the overall event succeed in its ambitions
• Passionate about live events and delivering a flawless experience for the audience
• Intuitive approach to the job – willing to get involved to solve problems and make improvements to the audience experience
• Excellent communication skills
• The ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines
• Time management and organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Current First-Aid certification is a plus

Visa/permits - The candidate must be able to work in the event country and achieve one of the following: (1) Already a citizen/resident in the country and is permitted to work. (2) Already in possession of a work visa/permit.