Head of Sound

Job description

Department Head of Sound Reports to: CPO & Managing Producer Our Sound Department is at the heart of every production at Hale Centre Theatre, and we're looking for a passionate, technically exceptional, and artistically collaborative leader to serve as our Department Head of Sound. Position Overview: The Department Head of Sound is the organization's senior technical and administrative authority for all audio operations across mainstage productions, youth programming, and special events. The role is accountable for the long-term integrity of each venue’s sound system, department budgets, and high-level leadership and development of the sound team. This position sets department-wide technical standards and workflows to ensure every production's artistic requirements are realized with engineering precision, operational resilience, and consistent quality from pre-production through strike. The Department Head serves as the primary technical partner to Sound Designers, Resident Designers, Music Directors, Music Supervisor, and Directors — translating creative intent into feasible system plans, staffing strategies, and repeatable execution. The role reports directly to the CPO & Managin...