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Live Sound Engineer jobs are open across live music, touring, corporate events, theaters, and houses of worship, with specializations in front-of-house mixing, monitor engineering, and system design, at every level from entry-level crew to experienced lead engineer and production manager. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Live Sound Engineer & Live Stream Engineer
Temple B’nai Jeshurun · Essex County, NJ · [Part-time / per-service]
The best mix is one nobody notices. People simply feel the music and hear every word, whether they're in the room or watching from home. We're hiring skilled, musical, steady engineers to make that happen. There are two roles. Apply for one or both.
The setting: A 3,000-seat sanctuary, with crowds from 250 to 3,000. Music includes piano, cello, violin, upright bass, acoustic guitar, mandolin, percussion, professional cantors and vocalists, and a large Austin pipe organ, along with speech from clergy and guests.
Live Sound Engineer
- Operate and program our Allen & Heath SQ-6: scenes, routing, digital audio workflows
- Mix ensembles, vocalists, cantors, and the pipe organ, balancing acoustic and amplified sources
- Keep speech clear and intelligible for rabbis, speakers, and presenters
- Manage mics, stage inputs, gain structure, monitor mixes, and routing
- Run sound checks and troubleshoot before and during services
- Adapt to attendance, acoustics, and service type
Live Stream Engineer
- Run and monitor the streaming system during services and events ([platform / cameras / switcher])
- Build a stream mix with the house engineer that keeps speech clear and the music detailed
- Monitor levels, signal routing, A/V sync, and stream quality
- Prep and test equipment before every service and event
- Troubleshoot quickly and calmly while live, and coordinate with camera operators and volunteers
Requirements
- Demonstrated experience in live sound, live streaming, or both
- Hands-on Allen & Heath SQ-6 experience (scene management, routing, digital workflows)
- Strong musical ears, with experience mixing multiple instruments and vocalists at once
- Experience mixing acoustic and amplified instruments, organ, and spoken word
- Command of mic selection and placement, gain staging, feedback prevention, EQ, compression, and monitor mixing
- For stream: experience with streaming platforms, audio interfaces, digital audio routing, and video production workflows
A plus: Experience in a house of worship, concert hall, or performing arts center. Familiarity with Jewish worship and synagogue music is welcome but not required.
Who does well here
You stay calm when something unexpected occurs and fix it before anyone notices. You'd rather serve the moment than be noticed. You work comfortably with professional musicians, volunteers, and clergy, and you always show up prepared.
Schedule & pay
The work includes Shabbat, holidays, High Holy Days, concerts, lifecycle events, and some rehearsals. Weekend and holiday availability is essential. Pay: $275/3 hour period pre/during/post service/event. Commitment: [3-6 services/month].
To apply
Email mturk@tbj.org with your résumé, the role(s) you're applying for, your SQ-6 experience, links to audio or stream work, references, and a few sentences about a time something went wrong live and what you did.
Pay: $90.00 per hour
Expected hours: 3.0 – 6.0 per week
Work Location: In person
Live Sound Engineer & Live Stream Engineer
Temple B’nai Jeshurun · Essex County, NJ · [Part-time / per-service]
The best mix is one nobody notices. People simply feel the music and hear every word, whether they're in the room or watching from home. We're hiring skilled, musical, steady engineers to make that happen. There are two roles. Apply for one or both.
The setting: A 3,000-seat sanctuary, with crowds from 250 to 3,000. Music includes piano, cello, violin, upright bass, acoustic guitar, mandolin, percussion, professional cantors and vocalists, and a large Austin pipe organ, along with speech from clergy and guests.
Live Sound Engineer
- Operate and program our Allen & Heath SQ-6: scenes, routing, digital audio workflows
- Mix ensembles, vocalists, cantors, and the pipe organ, balancing acoustic and amplified sources
- Keep speech clear and intelligible for rabbis, speakers, and presenters
- Manage mics, stage inputs, gain structure, monitor mixes, and routing
- Run sound checks and troubleshoot before and during services
- Adapt to attendance, acoustics, and service type
Live Stream Engineer
- Run and monitor the streaming system during services and events ([platform / cameras / switcher])
- Build a stream mix with the house engineer that keeps speech clear and the music detailed
- Monitor levels, signal routing, A/V sync, and stream quality
- Prep and test equipment before every service and event
- Troubleshoot quickly and calmly while live, and coordinate with camera operators and volunteers
Requirements
- Demonstrated experience in live sound, live streaming, or both
- Hands-on Allen & Heath SQ-6 experience (scene management, routing, digital workflows)
- Strong musical ears, with experience mixing multiple instruments and vocalists at once
- Experience mixing acoustic and amplified instruments, organ, and spoken word
- Command of mic selection and placement, gain staging, feedback prevention, EQ, compression, and monitor mixing
- For stream: experience with streaming platforms, audio interfaces, digital audio routing, and video production workflows
A plus: Experience in a house of worship, concert hall, or performing arts center. Familiarity with Jewish worship and synagogue music is welcome but not required.
Who does well here
You stay calm when something unexpected occurs and fix it before anyone notices. You'd rather serve the moment than be noticed. You work comfortably with professional musicians, volunteers, and clergy, and you always show up prepared.
Schedule & pay
The work includes Shabbat, holidays, High Holy Days, concerts, lifecycle events, and some rehearsals. Weekend and holiday availability is essential. Pay: $275/3 hour period pre/during/post service/event. Commitment: [3-6 services/month].
To apply
Email mturk@tbj.org with your résumé, the role(s) you're applying for, your SQ-6 experience, links to audio or stream work, references, and a few sentences about a time something went wrong live and what you did.
Pay: $90.00 per hour
Expected hours: 3.0 – 6.0 per week
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in live sound engineer jobs.
- Proficiency with professional digital mixing consoles such as Avid VENUE, DiGiCo, or Yamaha CL and QL series
- Experience designing, tuning, and troubleshooting line array and point-source PA systems
- Ability to read and produce accurate signal flow diagrams and stage plots
- Working knowledge of digital audio networking protocols including Dante, AVB, or MADI
- Physical ability to load in, rig, and operate equipment in variable indoor and outdoor environments
- AVIXA CTS certification or equivalent professional audio certification preferred for venue and corporate roles
Tips for Your Live Sound Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to the gig type
Corporate AV houses and touring companies read resumes differently. For corporate roles, lead with system integration and client-facing experience. For touring, lead with console models, rig sizes, and artist credits. A single generic resume loses both audiences.
List every console you can operate
Hiring managers scan for specific digital consoles before reading anything else. Name every desk you've run at a professional level, including firmware versions you know well. Vague entries like 'digital consoles' get skipped in favor of candidates who list Avid, DiGiCo, Yamaha, or SSL by model.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists live sound engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Get your AVIXA CTS credential on record
Many corporate AV and venue production roles now list AVIXA Certified Technology Specialist as a preferred or required qualification. If you're targeting permanent venue or AV integration positions rather than freelance touring work, earning CTS visibly differentiates your application from candidates without it.
Show routing and system tech work in your portfolio
Attach a one-page signal flow diagram or a photo set of a system you designed or deployed. Hiring engineers want proof you can build a PA from scratch, not just operate one. Even a club install or a regional festival stage counts if it shows your process.
Ask technical questions during the interview
When the interviewer asks if you have questions, ask what console is in the room, what the cue-to-cue workflow looks like, or how the team handles advance files for visiting engineers. These questions signal experience and help you assess whether the role is actually a fit.
Live Sound Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most live sound engineers?
Live Nation, INTERNATIONAL BAR, and Sherman Productions are hiring the most live sound engineers right now, with openings concentrated in Kansas, Florida, and Utah, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to track with regional touring seasons and major venue construction cycles.
How many live sound engineer jobs are remote?
About 0% of live sound engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote work most common in administrative, project management, and systems specification roles rather than hands-on production positions. Front-of-house mixing and monitor engineering are almost always on-site by nature of the work.
How do you become a live sound engineer?
Start by learning signal flow, gain structure, and basic acoustics through self-study or a formal audio production program. Get hands-on time behind a console at any level, including houses of worship, small clubs, or school productions. Build credits by assisting experienced engineers on larger shows, then work up to running your own front-of-house or monitor position consistently.
How do you get hired as a live sound engineer with little experience?
Target entry-level crew, A2, or stage tech roles rather than applying directly to lead engineer positions. Houses of worship, regional theaters, and small to mid-size clubs regularly hire people who can demonstrate solid fundamentals and a willingness to learn on the job. Document every show you work, even unpaid, and ask for a reference from the lead engineer after each one.
What does the live sound engineer interview process look like?
Most employers start with a phone screen focused on your console experience and the types of shows you've worked. A second round often includes a practical walk-through where you describe how you would approach a system check, troubleshoot a feedback issue, or build a mix from scratch. For touring roles, interviewers may ask how you handle advance communication with visiting engineers and production managers.
Where can I find and apply to live sound engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to live sound engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your console experience, preferred venue type, and location, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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