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Event Sound Specialist (temporary)

On-site in Spain·Added today (last checked 26 Oct)

Telefónica

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Hours: Includes night work · Includes weekends
Work mode: On-site, Spain

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Requirements

What we're looking for

We are looking for professionals with a strong technical foundation in sound and real experience working live.

What do we need from you?

Previous experience as a sound technician in events, tours, festivals, rental companies, or corporate event production.

Live digital consoles: DiGiCo, Yamaha (CL/QL/Rivage), Allen & Heath (dLive/SQ), and Midas.

Professional P.A. systems (L-Acoustics, d&b audiotechnik, Meyer Sound, or similar) and their design and control software.

Proficiency in Smaart and the fundamentals of acoustics and measurement.

Radio frequency and frequency coordination.

Audio networks: Dante (Level 3 certification is valued), AES67, and audio over IP.

2-wire / 4-wire intercom and wireless systems (Bolero).

Knowledge of flying and rigging, as well as basic electrical distribution for audio.

Experience as a sound technician in events, broadcasts, concerts, festivals, tours, rental companies, or audiovisual production.

Handling of digital consoles and professional audio systems.

Nice to have

Skills

Knowledge of P.A. systems, microphones, RF, and cabling.

Ability to work autonomously during assembly and operations.

Ability to work in a coordinated manner with different technical and operational areas.

Good communication and customer orientation.

Ability to react agilely to changes and incidents inherent to live events.

Responsibility, initiative, and commitment to work.

The role

You will be part of a dynamic, cohesive, and highly committed team of professionals. You will work with state-of-the-art equipment at all types of live events: corporate, sporting, award galas, concerts, festivals, and much more. Do you dare to find out?

What you'll do

"All in one" corporate events

Comprehensive responsibility for event sound: from design and equipment loading to assembly, tuning, operation, and strike.

Configuration of compact and versatile systems for congresses, conventions, product presentations, shareholder meetings, and hybrid events.

Management of speaker microphones (handheld, headset, lavalier, and podium), debate tables, and conference systems.

Audio feeds for streaming, recording, video, simultaneous interpretation, and overflow rooms.

Playback of videos, bumpers, and event music (QLab, Ableton Live, or similar).

Direct contact with the client and the agency during rehearsal and the event, acting as the technical audio interlocutor.

Live operation

Live sound mixing, both FOH and monitors.

Handling of digital consoles and management of stageboxes and audio networks.

Stage planning: input list, stage plot, and patch.

Operation and coordination of radio frequency (Sennheiser, Shure, and Wisycom) with WSM and Wireless Workbench.

Intercom management (Riedel Bolero, Artist, and AEQ) for technical coordination.

Multitrack recording of the live event.

Agile resolution of incidents during the event, with an attitude that is always professional and service-oriented.

System design and tuning

Design of P.A. systems according to the space, capacity, and type of event: line arrays, subwoofers, front-fills, delays, and zone coverage.

Acoustic prediction and simulation with Soundvision, ArrayCalc, MAPP 3D, or EASE Focus.

Preparation of technical system documentation: hanging plans, angles, rigging points, processing, and connection diagrams.

System tuning and alignment with Smaart: measurement, equalization, phase alignment, time alignment between subsystems, and optimization of room response.

Configuration of networked processors and amplification: LA Network Manager, R1, Compass, Galileo, Lake, or similar.

How you'll work

Availability of schedule and for travel, including certain weekends and night setups when the project requires it.

About Telefónica

Telefónica is one of the world's largest telecommunications companies, providing fixed and mobile connectivity, digital services, and technology solutions to consumers and businesses across Europe and Latin America. With over 100,000 employees and a strong presence in Spain, the UK, Germany, and Brazil, the company operates through brands such as Movistar, O2, and Vivo, and has expanded into areas like cybersecurity, cloud, IoT, and AI through its innovation units.

In Spain, Telefónica is headquartered in Madrid and is a major employer of tech talent, with a strong focus on cybersecurity, data, and AI. The company actively hires international professionals, offering roles in English and fostering a diverse, innovative culture. Its Spanish operations are central to its global strategy, making it a relevant option for internationals seeking to work in a large, established tech and telecom player in Spain.

Industry: Telecom
Founded: 1924
Employees: 100,000+
Headquarters: Madrid, Spain
In Spain: Madrid, Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

Telefónica's Spanish offices are largely based in Madrid and Barcelona, with a significant tech hub in the Distrito Telefónica complex in Madrid.
The company frequently hires international tech talent and many roles are offered in English, making it accessible for non-Spanish speakers.
Telefónica has a strong commitment to innovation, with dedicated units like gAIt and Wayra focusing on AI and startups.
The company offers a comprehensive relocation package and support for international hires, including visa assistance.
With a global presence and a large Spanish operation, Telefónica provides opportunities for internal mobility across countries and roles.

In their own words

About the company & team

When you join Telefónica

You join nearly 100 years of history, a team of 106 nationalities present in more than 35 countries. You join a team that works to connect people wherever they are, without borders. A team that is leading the digital revolution with the enthusiasm of day one across all our businesses, creating the best digital ecosystem for our customers: Network, IoT, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Innovation, etc. At Telefónica, you have everything you need to become the best version of yourself. We need people like you to take on this great challenge and help build the Telefónica of tomorrow.

At Telefónica, we believe in new ways of working and we are leaders in implementing Digital Disconnection under the principle "Disconnect to Reconnect."

Additional information

#WeAreDiverse

We are convinced that diverse and inclusive teams are more innovative, more transformative, and achieve better results. That is why we promote and guarantee the inclusion of all people regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation or identity, culture, disability, or any other personal condition.

At Telefónica, we are convinced that promoting diversity and inclusion represents a great opportunity to connect talent, grow as a company, and ultimately as a society. There is a place for all types of talent. Which one is yours?

Our purpose is to ensure the inclusion of people with disabilities in our teams within the framework of the General Law on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

If this applies to you, you may voluntarily answer the following question, which you will find as you advance in your application: Do you have a disability certificate of more than 33%? YES/NO.

We firmly believe that it is people like you who give meaning to technology, not the other way around. At Telefónica Spain, we promote working models based on trust, sustainability, and team well-being. We seek the best way to connect your talent with ours. Are you in? We are transforming new ways of working to connect talent.

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