Senior Audio Engineer (Freelance)

Coca-Cola Arena is seeking a freelance Senior Audio Engineer to lead and support the venue’s audio and communications operations. The role is responsible for maintaining reliable equipment, delivering high-quality sound for live productions and providing technical support to event organisers and production teams. It combines hands-on audio engineering with equipment management, event preparation, fault diagnosis, team coordination and adherence to health, safety and environmental requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Audio Department’s daily activity, support team members and contribute to training and operational readiness.
• Operate, maintain and troubleshoot arena audio equipment, communication systems and radio systems.
• Mix and deliver high-quality sound for live events and productions, working with production teams and event organisers on technical requirements.
• Manage equipment inventory, maintenance, repairs, safe storage and fault reporting before and after events.
• Support event setup, technical delivery schedules, resource planning and budgeting while maintaining HSE standards and supplier relationships.

Requirements and Qualifications

• A degree or diploma in Audio Engineering or a related audiovisual discipline.
• Proven experience in professional audio, AV operations and live-event production.
• Practical knowledge of digital mixing consoles, large-scale audio deployments, AV installation and troubleshooting.
• The role is offered on a freelance agreement and requires the candidate to have their own visa or sponsorship. UAE National applicants are encouraged to apply.

Skills and Competencies

• Experience with DiGiCo, Avid, Yamaha and Allen & Heath consoles; JBL line-array systems; and Clear-Com or Riedel communications systems.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, Vectorworks, RF technology, digital audio networks and prediction software such as Soundvision or d&b ArrayCalc.
• Strong troubleshooting, organisation, time management and stakeholder communication. Fluent English is required; Arabic and IPath certification are advantageous.

Employment Details

This is a freelance senior technical role at Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, UAE. Applicants must have their own visa or sponsorship. Salary, event schedule and contract duration are not stated in the available listing.