Roulette offers a wide range of professional opportunities to join our administrative and technical staff. Our employees come from various backgrounds and fields and work collaboratively to accomplish mission-based projects and objectives.
Roulette is an equal opportunity employer. Our roles are filled without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.
Available Opportunities:
AV Engineer (A1)
Reporting to Roulette’s Technical Director and Assistant Technical Director, and working closely with performing artists and rental clients producing events at Roulette, AV Engineers are responsible for mixing live sound for performances and special events at Roulette. A1s alternate between mixing for live, in-person audiences and mixing for a virtual audience via Roulette’s livestreams.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Setting up and striking A/V equipment in a safe, effective and professional manner
- Mixing and recording audio for live concerts/events and live stream videos
- Creating monitor mixes onstage for performers
- Troubleshooting and fixing A/V issues that arise along the way
- Understanding technical requirements and selecting appropriate A/V equipment, mixing techniques, etc. for concerts/events
- Acting as a Point-of-Contact to artists and clients during events; coordinating with other staff members to ensure production needs are met and events are on schedule
- Basic programming & operating of ETC Ion XE lighting console (instruction/training available)
QUALIFICATIONS
The successful candidate will be a seasoned audio engineer with experience mixing live performance and in-depth knowledge of A/V equipment and microphone selection. Familiarity with digital and analog consoles, internal and outboard processing equipment, RF mic systems, networked systems and high-quality multitrack recording environment (e.g. Yamaha CL5 console, A&H SQ6 console, Shure ULXD wireless, Dante network, condenser, ribbon and dynamic mics) strongly preferred. Experience with ETC Ion / EOS family lighting system is a plus.
The ability to work evenings and weekends is required. Familiarity with contemporary experimental music, dance, and media arts is strongly preferred.
COMPENSATION
This position is part-time and is not eligible for benefits. Compensation is $35/hr.
SAFETY
Everyone working at Roulette must be in compliance with the health and safety policies outlined on roulette.org/safety, including the requirement to show proof of vaccination against Covid-19 and proof of having received a booster by first day on site or within two weeks of becoming eligible.
TO APPLY
Candidates should email jobs@roulette.org with “AV Engineer” in the subject, a brief introductory letter, and professional resume attached.
Roulette is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating and developing an inclusive team. People of color, women, transgender and queer people, disabled people, and people from culturally, socially, and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
ABOUT ROULETTE
Founded in 1978 by four artists in a TriBeCa loft in NYC, Roulette has grown into an internationally recognized performing arts venue and presenter of experimental music, dance, and intermedia featuring some of today's most prolific artists and their extraordinary emerging counterparts. Historically, Roulette presents 120 annual performances alongside an additional 150 community/rental events, serving up to 70,000 annual visitors in our 12,000-square-foot venue in Downtown Brooklyn. In addition to its robust live programming, Roulette presents a monthly podcast, weekly and monthly radio shows, and weekly TV segments on Manhattan and Brooklyn public access. Our mission is to support artists creating new and adventurous art in all disciplines by providing them with a venue and resources to realize their creative visions, and to build an audience interested in the evolution of experimental art.
Lighting Technician
*Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis for this position.*
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Programming consoles and operating manual and computer-controlled lighting systems during concert/event
- Rigging, focusing and operating necessary lighting equipment
- Taking on electrical maintenance duties when needed
- Keeping the lighting equipment in good safe working condition
- Operating within current health and safety regulations to ensure a safe environment.
- Keeping updated with new technologies and techniques in the industry
QUALIFICATIONS
The successful candidate will be a seasoned lighting technician with experience working in a performing arts environment. Familiarity with ETC Ion console, theatrical lighting fixtures and theatrical/concert lighting design strongly preferred. The ability to work evenings and weekends is required. Familiarity with contemporary experimental music, dance, and media arts is strongly preferred.
COMPENSATION
This position is contract-based (1099) and is not eligible for benefits. Compensation is $35/hr.
SAFETY
Everyone working at Roulette must be in compliance with the health and safety policies outlined on roulette.org/safety, including the requirement to show proof of vaccination against Covid-19 and proof of having received a booster by first day on site or within two weeks of becoming eligible.
TO APPLY
Candidates should email jobs@roulette.org with “Lighting Tech” in the subject, a brief introductory letter, and professional resume attached. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Roulette is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating and developing an inclusive team. People of color, women, transgender and queer people, disabled people, and people from culturally, socially, and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
ABOUT ROULETTE
Founded in 1978 by four artists in a TriBeCa loft in NYC, Roulette has grown into an internationally recognized performing arts venue and presenter of experimental music, dance, and intermedia featuring some of today's most prolific artists and their extraordinary emerging counterparts. Historically, Roulette presents 120 annual performances alongside an additional 150 community/rental events, serving up to 70,000 annual visitors in our 12,000-square-foot venue in Downtown Brooklyn. In addition to its robust live programming, Roulette presents a monthly podcast, weekly and monthly radio shows, and weekly TV segments on Manhattan and Brooklyn public access. Our mission is to support artists creating new and adventurous art in all disciplines by providing them with a venue and resources to realize their creative visions, and to build an audience interested in the evolution of experimental art.
Artist Submissions
Roulette offers an open call for performance proposals. At this time, we are unable to accept proposals for dance performances.
Please note that in order to complete the application you will need to include 3 to 5 links to Work Samples representative of your proposed performance. Streaming links (i.e. YouTube, Soundcloud, etc) are preferred. Current press reviews or clippings are not required, but are encouraged.
All applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. We typically program 4-6 months in advance of Roulette’s programmatic seasons (Fall: August-December, Winter: January-March, Spring: April-July.) Due to a heavy volume of applications, only those applicants being considered for performances will be contacted. No phone calls please.
