Audio Project Manager
Summary
Manages live event and broadcast audio projects from design to delivery, coordinating crews, equipment, and budgets for high-profile productions.
Location: Tring, UK
Travel: UK, Europe, and globally as needed
Position: Audio Project Manager | Live Events & Broadcast Audio
Travel: UK, Europe, and globally as needed
Position: Audio Project Manager | Live Events & Broadcast Audio
Audio Project Manager | Leading World Class Live Sound Experiences
At Pixl Evolution, we deliver high quality live and studio productions for clients across the UK and internationally. Audio is at the heart of every successful event, and we are committed to delivering exceptional sound experiences that meet the highest technical and creative standards.
We are seeking an experienced Audio Project Manager with a strong background in live sound, event audio systems, and broadcast audio environments. This role requires deep technical audio knowledge combined with strong project leadership skills to manage complex productions from concept through completion.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Lead audio projects from initial client brief through onsite delivery and final reconciliation.
- Interpret client creative and technical requirements into detailed audio system designs and specifications.
- Develop accurate quotes and proposals for audio equipment, crew, and technical services.
- Collaborate with technical teams to specify PA systems, control packages, RF coordination, comms systems, and recording or broadcast audio solutions.
- Oversee pre production planning including system design, signal flow, patching schedules, and equipment manifests.
- Coordinate freelance audio engineers, A1s, A2s, RF techs, and system technicians.
- Manage sub hire audio equipment and transport logistics.
- Provide onsite leadership during load in, system tuning, rehearsals, live show delivery, and strike.
- Ensure audio systems are deployed safely and in line with health and safety regulations.
- Manage project budgets, track costs, and provide accurate invoicing information to Accounts.
- Conduct post event reviews and identify opportunities for technical and operational improvements.
- Stay current on emerging audio technologies, control platforms, and industry best practices.
- Support business development by identifying opportunities to expand audio service offerings.
What We’re Looking For:
- Proven experience in live event audio, touring, corporate events, festivals, or broadcast audio production.
- Strong technical knowledge of large scale PA systems, digital consoles, networking protocols, RF coordination, and system optimization.
- Experience with system design software and audio networking platforms.
- Ability to read and produce technical drawings, signal flow diagrams, and audio schematics.
- Confident leadership style with experience managing audio crews onsite.
- Strong client facing communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
- Ability to manage multiple complex projects in fast paced environments.
- Excellent organizational and problem solving skills.
- Willingness to travel and support events outside standard business hours when required.
- Commitment to safety, compliance, and high technical standards.
Key Skills:
- Live sound system design and deployment.
- Audio networking and signal management.
- RF planning and frequency coordination.
- Budget management and cost control.
- Crew scheduling and technical leadership.
- Risk assessment and health and safety compliance.
- Troubleshooting in high pressure live environments.
- Time management and multitasking.
Why Join Pixl Evolution?
- Deliver high profile live productions and broadcast audio projects worldwide.
- Work alongside experienced audio and technical professionals.
- Play a key role in shaping and growing a specialist audio offering.
- Gain opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- Be part of a forward-thinking team driven by innovation and technical excellence.
Ready to lead exceptional live sound experiences? Apply today and help shape the future of audio at Pixl Evolution.