Audio Technician Jobs

DEPARTMENT: Scoreboard Operations
REPORTS TO: Director, Scoreboard Operations
STATUS: Part-Time; Non-Exempt
San Diego Padres Commitment:
The San Diego Padres are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for our employees. We strive to create an environment for everyone by including perspectives from backgrounds that vary by race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, and national origin.
We strongly encourage candidates from non-traditional backgrounds, historically marginalized or underrepresented groups to apply.
If you are not sure you’re 100% qualified but are up for the challenge – we want you to apply. We believe skills are transferable and passion for our mission goes a long way.
San Diego Padres Petco Park Promise:
Our service values drive our behaviors to create the best experience for all of our guests who visit Petco Park. As a team member at Petco Park, we genuinely and passionately care about our guests, our ballpark and each other. We make meaningful and memorable connections that set us apart from other venues and experiences. Each position on our team actively lives out this nonnegotiable commitment every day to CARE, CONNECT, EXCEED.
Your role as a Guest Experience Ambassador (GEA):
You will be primarily responsible for ensuring audio for games and events held at Petco Park are executed to perfection.
All the responsibilities we will trust you with:

• Fulfilling other control room functions as needed for Padres games and all in-stadium entertainment, and working with the A1 and DJs to offer the best sound experience possible for the fans
• Assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the Vice President of Broadcasting & Presentation, Audio Engineer, Director of Scoreboard Operations, and the Manager of Engineering
• Exemplifying our Petco Park Promise: CARE, CONNECT, EXCEED by proactively welcoming all guests to the ballpark and consistently strive to exceed all guests’ expectations
• Serving as liaison to provide the Padres with feedback from members of the community at Padres games and public events
• Operating various audio mixing boards, microphones, and speaker setups; controlling audio within the ballpark and event spaces during games and Petco Park Events, and working as a team and/or independently on audio setups
• Operating and troubleshooting audio issues, maintaining audio equipment, and keeping detailed inventory of equipment
• Working with Ballpark Management, as needed, to set up a combination of a local audio system and the house system for various events
• Ensuring event or location in ballpark receives the correct audio feed at the preferred volume level
• Keeping up with the team’s performance on the field, current organizational news, and demonstrating general baseball and team history knowledge
• Performing sound checks for anthems and other musical talent showcased at the ballpark

Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter most:

• Being bi-lingual in English/Spanish is a plus but not necessary
• Possessing a high degree of discretion, integrity, and accountability
• Having expert understanding of Mic and Line input signal flow and basic knowledge with software for distributed audio systems
• Having strong knowledge of baseball and the Padres organization
• Having a strong ability to work well with others in a collaborative, respectful manner in a high-stress, team-oriented environment
• Being consistent, punctual, and having reliable attendance
• Possessing proficient computer skills with the ability to multi-task and react quickly to game action with attention to detail
• Having excellent communication skills and a positive, energetic personality
• Having expert knowledge and proficiency in audio system flow and operation of microphones, speakers, amplifiers, and digital/analog audio mixers

You will be required to meet the following:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; or 4 years’ experience in equivalent relevant job in audio production, entertainment/scoreboard/TV station/hotel control room facility
• Available to work flexible hours on a variety of shifts including Padres home/road games, special events, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Minimum physical requirements: able to travel to and gain access to various areas of the ballpark for prolonged periods of time; able to lift and transport up to 25 pounds
• As a condition of employment, you must successfully complete all post-offer, pre-employment requirements, including but not limited to a background check
• Must be at least 18 years of age by the start of employment

Salary and Additional Compensation:
Per the California pay transparency law, the pay rate for this position is $19.43 per hour. Part-time, non-union employees are subject to the San Diego Living Wage Ordinance and rates will increase accordingly.
In addition to your hourly rate, the Padres offer PTO, employee discounts, appreciation, and recognition opportunities.