Assistant Recording Engineer

bso; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boston Symphony Orchestra is seeking a Recording Engineer to assist the Lead Recording Engineer in managing all recorded and electronic media activity at Symphony Hall and Tanglewood.

Responsibilities include recording and live sound for concerts, rehearsals, and broadcasts, maintaining high-resolution recording systems, and supporting the archives with metadata and preservation tasks. Candidates should have a degree in audio recording and at least 3 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years related experience in recording classical music.
• Bachelor's Degree in audio recording/editing/mixing.
• Knowledge of orchestral recording techniques.
• Ability to read music and follow an orchestral score.
• Experience with television and radio production is preferred.

Responsibilities

• With Lead Recording Engineer, manage all BSO audio recordings to ensure quality.
• Assist in upgrades to recording and live sound systems and secure file transfer.
• Maintain recording infrastructure and plan future system upgrades.
• Configure networked audio systems (AoIP) for stable transmission.
• Record and engineer concerts, assist outside engineers for broadcasts.
• Provide audio feeds to press and support promotional assets.

Skills

3+ years experience in classical music

Read orchestral score

Communication with production staff

Live recording/streaming fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's Degree in audio recording/editing/mixing

Tools

AoIP networked audio

Job description

Summary/Objective

Job Description

About the BSO

Founded in 1881, the Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO) is one of the premier orchestras in the world. The BSO is committed to being a best-in-class employer that brings artistic excellence and cultural relevance through music and performances to the local and international communities.

About the Role

Assist Lead R ecording E ngineer in m anag ing , plan ning , and implement ing all recorded and electronic media activity at Symphony Hall, and Tanglewood, including concerts, rehearsals, tel evision , and recording projects for th e Boston Symphony Orchestra, Boston Symphony Chamber Players, Boston Pops Orchestra, Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra , Tanglewood Music Center , and chamber music activity . Assist in recording and livestream broadcasts for rental clients . Engineer lawn sound for all events at the Koussevitzky Music Shed at Tanglewood.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• With Lead Recording Engineer, manage all BSO, Inc. audio recordings to ensur e consistency and the highest technical/aesthetic quality . Assist in the maintenance of the BSO 's high-resolution state of the art recording system including multiple custom c omputers, software and hardware for recording, editing, mixing, and mastering of high track count audio projects and live concerts.
• Assist with the research, design, and creation of upgrades to all BSO recording and live sound systems used at Boston Symphony Orchestra, Inc. venues allowing the creation and secure transfer of files between multiple studios.
• Assist in managing and maintaining the recording infrastructure, including all portable recording equipment and recording studios. Assist in the planning and implementation of all future system upgrades to the highest resolution recording system practical . Make recommendations as to the purchase of equipment and software needs providing cost and benefit justifications .
• Assist in managing and troubleshooting complex networked audio systems ( AoIP ), including the configuration of network switches, VLANs, and synchronization protocols (PTP) to ensure stable transmission across multiple facilities.
• As directed, r ecord and engineer BSO concerts and assist outside engineers, including recording, radio, and television engineers to facilitate live broadcasts and recordings .
• Record, edit, and mix outside concerts/shows at Symphony Hall and interface with out side clients .
• Provide high quality audio feeds to members of the press during BSO concerts or rehearsals.
• Work with M arketing and Development team s to create audio material to ensure the best possible audio representation in promotional assets . Engineer and provide field audio and post-production for the media department's video interviews available on the website . Engineer and record podcasts and other necessary voice over sessions.
• As assigned, d esign and implement microphone layout s, ensuring place ment and position ing of microphones produces optimal sound quality for live and record ed events .
• In conjunction with the Archives Department, assist in the development and implementation of best practices to ensure long - term preservation of and access to BSO related audio and video material, including, but not limited to, the creation of metadata and documentation . Support the work of the Archives by creating audio files in a variety of formats as needed.
• Assist and support live sound personnel as assigned.
• O ther duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

• Minimum 3 years related experience in recording classical music.
• Bachelor's Degree in audio recording/editing/mixing .
• Knowledge of orchestral recording techniques
• Ability to read music and follow an orchestral score.
• Proven ability in managing and completing multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Ability to effectively communicate with other Concert Production staff a s part of a team atmosphere.
• Ability to work well with guest recording engineers , orchestra members , conductors, guest artists and their mana gers and music industry executives .
• Experience with television and radio production is prefe rred.
• This position requires accessing ladders, attic spaces, catwalks , etc. for hanging microphones

Salary Range: $110,000 - 120,000 annually

This position will require relocation to Tanglewood in Lenox, MA for the summer season. Per diem expenses are provided.

T he BSO is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.