Sound Engineer – Live Events

Media, Entertainment & Events

K sh 140,000 – 220,000 gross / month

Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi – Huruma (Athi River Rd / Outer Ring junction) Overview: Sound is everything, and as a Live Sound Engineer, you’ll be the invisible force making every note, word, and effect hit perfectly. From concerts to conferences, festivals to corporate gigs, your mixes will define the audience experience. You’ll balance clarity, dynamics, and punch while keeping feedback and interference at bay. Our client is seeking someone who can think fast and act faster. You’ll rig PA, run line checks, and mix FOH and monitor feeds under changing conditions, whether it’s blazing sun, rain, or a last-minute stage change. The build and strike can be long, but the payoff is flawless in every show. Collaboration is key. You’ll coordinate with stage managers, lighting crews, and performers, capturing cues and making sure the technical team speaks one language. Gear logs, RF frequencies, and multitrack captures will all be under your watchful eye. Safety and H&S aren’t optional, they’re part of your rhythm. Every show is a new challenge. You’ll troubleshoot on the fly, adapt mixes for space and crowd size, and maintain consistency across performances. Your work ensures that what audiences hear matches what the director envisioned every time. Success isn’t just in the sound; it’s in repeat bookings, crew confidence, and client satisfaction. This role opens a pathway to senior audio engineering, system design, and ultimately Technical Director (Audio), letting you shape live sound at the highest level. Key Responsibilities: - Advance tech riders; design PA and patch lists. - Set up/line check; mix FOH/monitors; manage RF mics/IEMs. - Coordinate with stage management and lighting for cues. - Maintain gear logs; supervise load-in/out; enforce H&S. - Capture multitrack when required for post. Education & Experience: - Certificate, Diploma, or Bachelor's in Audio/Acoustics/Media Tech + 4–6 yrs live audio. Skills & Tools: - Digital consoles (Avid/Yamaha/Behringer), RF mgmt, gain structure, safety. KPIs: - Tech downtime, feedback incidents, client ratings, and on-time changeovers. Compensation (Kenya): KES 140,000–220,000 + per-show allowances + overtime. Client estimates. Final offers depend on console mastery, rigging competency, show scale, union-equivalent rates, and availability during peak seasons. Benefits: - Medical, PPE, per diems, transport. Growth Path: - Senior Audio Eng → Systems Tech/Designer → Technical Director (Audio). Ideal promotion cycle.