A Little Bit of Everything
A capable and versatile audio engineer, Jonathan Black exhibits excellent skills and experience in live sound, studio environments, and professional video broadcast and recording sessions. As an engineer, Jonathan has lead teams of professionals in building and deploying systems, producing and directing large events and video productions, as well as filling roles such as FOH Audio Engineer, Systems Tech, Monitor Engineer, Stage Manager, and Production Manager.
Since graduating from Indiana University in the Spring of 2018 with a BS in Audio Engineering and Sound Production with a focus in Telecommunications, Jonathan has applied his coursework and training in the areas of classical recording, live sound, theatrical productions, and live broadcasts.
Shortly after graduating from college, Jonathan interned with Russian Recording, a recording studio located in Bloomington, IN. After a few months of assisting with sessions and performing general studio maintenance, Jonathan accepted a position with Arts Laureate in Baltimore, MD. Utilizing his expertise in classical recording, Jonathan produced a handful of audio and video recordings for clients during his time there.
In the fall of 2018, Jonathan moved back to Northern Indiana to accept an Assistant Audio Video Technician position with the Blue Gate Theatre and Event Center. During his time with the Blue Gate, Jonathan assisted with countless live performances ranging from comedians, to theatrical performances, to live concerts. Jonathan also helped install the audio, video, lighting, and rigging components to the Blue Gate’s new Performing Arts Center.
After roughly 2.5 years at the Blue Gate, Jonathan accepted a position with Sweetwater Sound in Fort Wayne, IN as a Live Production Engineer. During his time at Sweetwater, he has played a key role in many of the productions that are held on Sweetwater’s campus. In the Spring of 2022, Jonathan was promoted to Event Productions Lead and has been leading his teammates in incorporating new gear, organizing the live event spaces, and coordinating large events. He is also Production Manager for the concerts that take place in Sweetwater’s Performance Pavilion.
When Jonathan isn’t focused on audio and live events, he enjoys riding his motorcycle, cooking, playing video games, and spending time with friends and family.