Audio Department Head

Company Overview: 46 Entertainment is a dynamic Production and Entertainment Company based in Gallatin, TN. We pride ourselves on being a powerhouse of event engineers, consisting of technical creatives with specialized expertise in event production and management. Our mission is to collaborate with each client to craft their most impactful events, offering creative development, turnkey solutions, and technical bandwidth. We have built a House of Production that welcomes visionaries like you to turn your wildest ideas into unforgettable experiences.

Job Overview: We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Audio Department Head to lead all aspects of audio operations for 46 Entertainment. This role oversees the planning, preparation, deployment, and engineering of all audio systems—ranging from consoles to L-Acoustics PA—and ensures the department consistently delivers world-class sound for every event. The ideal candidate is both a hands-on system engineer and a strategic leader who can architect solutions, maintain equipment standards, develop processes, and build a solid contractor base of system engineers and A2s.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all audio department operations, standards, and workflows
• Lead planning and design of audio systems for events, including console configuration, PA deployment, RF coordination, power distribution, network topology, and system tuning
• Manage all L-Acoustics systems including Soundvision modeling, LA Network Manager operation, array design, and system optimization
• Provide onsite System Engineering for major shows and festivals, ensuring clarity, coverage, phase alignment, and SPL consistency
• Develop and maintain a vetted contractor roster of System Engineers, A1s, A2s, and RF techs
• Oversee gear prep and deprep workflows, ensuring all audio equipment is show-ready and accurately tracked in inventory
• Manage repairs, maintenance schedules, service logs, and vendor relationships related to audio equipment
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Advance Managers, and Production Leads to ensure accurate pulls, pack lists, and deployment grids
• Maintain and enforce department documentation, presets, labeling standards, network schemes, and engineering practices
• Oversee audio archiving, rack builds, touring packages, and show-specific configurations
• Work closely with the warehouse team to ensure audio gear is stored, charged, updated, and maintained properly
• Support the training and development of new techs, freelancers, and cross-department collaborators
• Ensure all audio systems are deployed safely and efficiently according to industry standards
• Continuously evaluate new technologies, gear investments, and improvements to keep 46 Entertainment on the forefront of audio excellence

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of professional audio experience, including live sound system design, tuning, and mixing
• Expert-level knowledge of DiGiCo, Yamaha, and modern digital audio consoles
• Strong proficiency in Dante, AVB, networked audio, RF coordination, and large-scale signal flow
• Deep knowledge of L-Acoustics systems, Soundvision modeling, and system engineering
• Familiarity with Soundvision, LA Network Manager, Vectorworks, or similar modeling and control software
• Strong understanding of inventory platforms (Flex, LASSO, Rentman, etc.)
• Proven leadership experience managing teams and freelancers
• Exceptional communication, documentation, and organizational skills
• Ability to travel for onsite engineering, festival builds, and multi-day events
• Ability to lift equipment, work in warehouse and event environments, and adapt to evolving demands
• Passion for world-class event production and maintaining a high standard of excellence

Join our team at 46 Entertainment and be a part of an exciting and innovative company that values creativity, collaboration, and excellence in event production. Together, we will turn visionary ideas into unforgettable experiences for our clients and event attendees.