Audio Manager

The University of Texas at Austin; Utah; On-site; USD 51,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical coverage

Paid vacation time

TRS retirement

Staff Tuition Assistance Program

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin seeks an Audio Manager to supervise studio and field audio production, overseeing 5 broadcast studios, 2 audio studios, and multiple venues. The role requires expertise with Dante, NDI, and AV networking, plus strong problem-solving and teamwork.

You will work with the LAITS Studio team to ensure facilities are operational for productions, train junior engineers, and coordinate with clients to deliver high-quality audio experiences.

Qualifications

• 2 years of professional experience in the field of audio.
• 2 years of experience working in audio studios, broadcast studios, or similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of audio equipment, including mixers, microphones, loudspeakers, and peripherals.
• Strong client communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Experience with AoIP technology.
• Ability to demonstrate a strong team-oriented approach, fostering collaboration across departments.
• Working knowledge of industry trends and best practices related to event production and production-related equipment.
• Proficiency in Slack, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and Zoom.
• Experience in setting goals, supervising projects, and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operation of studio and field audio production needs. Lead audio engineer on studio and location productions, including preproduction, planning and implementation.
• Project manage A/V productions and facilitate client communication and satisfaction, including estimates, planning, scheduling, and invoicing.
• Research, manage, implement, and maintain audio technology for all studios in LAITS.
• Assist with development and implementation of studio/field production processes, workflows, documentation, and scheduling.
• Provide training on all aspects of audio production and technology for Student Technology Assistants.
• Maintain studio infrastructure and equipment inventory, diagnose problems, troubleshoot solutions, and ensure studios run daily.

Skills

Audio engineering

AoIP technology

Client communication

Team collaboration

Live event production

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Dante

NDI

AVB networking

Yamaha mixers

Workday/Slack/Harvest

Job description

Job Posting Title: Audio Manager

Hiring Department: College of Liberal Arts

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date: Immediately

Position Duration: Expected to Continue

Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details

General Notes

Liberal Arts Instructional Technology Services (LAITS) is seeking highly skilled and motivated professionals to assist with the operations of a unique service department dedicated to creating, maintaining, and promoting technology within the College of Liberal Arts at The University of Texas. Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.

Join Liberal Arts Instructional Technology Services (https://liberalarts.utexas.edu/laits/), a unique service department dedicated to creating, maintaining, and promoting technology within the College of Liberal Arts at The University of Texas at Austin.

UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package (https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective) that includes:

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage for employee
• Optional medical insurance for employee’s dependents - up to 50% employer-paid
• Optional dental, vision, and term life insurance for employees and dependents
• Paid holiday time off each year; state legislature determines the number of holidays
• 12 days of paid vacation time off per year for new employees
• 12 days of paid sick leave per year
• Employer contribution to Teacher Retirement System (TRS)
• Staff Tuition Assistance Program
• Access to Recreation & Health Facilities

Purpose

The LAITS Studio team, which produces thousands of field and studio events annually, seeks an Audio Engineer with experience managing both A/V infrastructure and acting as an engineer for live events, broadcasts, studio sessions, and recordings. This position is responsible for maintaining audio infrastructure for 5 broadcast video studios, 2 audio studios, and several event venues, as well as working in a production capacity in these and other spaces. A candidate needs to be able to work with Dante, NDI and other AV networking protocols, and have technical studio knowledge, organizational skills, communication skills, dependability, and the ability to quickly assess and correct issues. The position will work closely with the Video Studios Manager to ensure all facilities within LAITS are operational for productions, and any audio issues are resolved immediately. This position will assist the LAITS field crew with the planning and implementing of solutions for events. This role will also assist with the upskilling of junior and student audio engineers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operation of studio and field audio production needs. Works as lead audio engineer on studio and location productions, including preproduction, planning and implementation. Mix and master productions in post-production as needed
• Project manage A/V productions and facilitate client communication and satisfaction, including estimates, planning, scheduling, and invoicing
• Research, manage, implement, and maintain audio technology for all studios in LAITS
• Assists with the continued development and implementation of studio and field-based production processes, workflows, documentation, and scheduling
• Provide training on all aspects of audio production and technology for Student Technology Assistants
• Maintain studio infrastructure and equipment inventory, diagnose problems, troubleshoot solutions, and ensure all studios are running as intended daily
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• 2 years of professional experience in the field of audio.
• 2 years of experience working in audio studios, broadcast studios, or similar environment
• Strong knowledge of audio equipment, including mixers, microphones, loudspeakers, and peripherals
• Strong client communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Experience with AoIP technology.
• Ability to demonstrate a strong team-oriented approach, fostering collaboration and effective communication with colleagues across various departments
• Working knowledge of industry trends and best practices related to event production and production-related equipment.
• Proficiency in collaborative tools, including Slack, Microsoft Office suite, Google Workspace, and Zoom
• Experience in setting goals, supervising projects, and making deadlines.
• Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related field.
• Level 3 Dante certification.
• 2+ years of experience in live video broadcast, and the operation of audio or video production equipment.
• 2+ years of professional experience using Dante, NDI, or AVB networking protocols.
• 2+ years of professional experience using Yamaha digital mixers.
• 2+ years of running live audio in large venues.
• 2+ years of record-keeping, for av gear.
• 2+ years of experience creating estimates and invoicing for av work.
• Strong experience managing A/V network gear.
• Ability to inspect, clean, and perform minor repairs on gear.
• Experience in audio production for online education and online courses.
• Broad knowledge of all aspects of professional quality productions, including field and studio camera, lighting, sound, and editing.
• Strong knowledge of production techniques, including videography, compression and file delivery, and other production formats.
• Ability to adapt equipment setup and provide alternative workarounds if necessary.
• Demonstrated ability to work well both independently and as part of a team or crew.
• Experience with live production, film sets, or in studio work.
• Proven ability to lead a team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, mature judgment, and diplomacy required to interact effectively with and provide customer service to a broad audience.
• Proven ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong computer skills in both Mac and Windows environments.
• Experience overseeing or training student audio engineers.
• Working knowledge of Workday, Slack, Air Table and Harvest.
• Experience working with UT Austin event teams.
• Experience working in a university setting.
• Valid Texas driver's license.

Driving Required

This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).

Salary Range

$51,000+ Depending on Qualifications

Working Conditions

Environmental Demands

• Work location is on the UT Main Campus.
• Off-campus work may be required.
• Personally-owned electronic devices will be required in order to communicate effectively with team members.
• May work in extreme temperatures.
• May work outdoors.
• May work around standard office conditions.
• May work around electrical and mechanical hazards.

Physical Tasks

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
• Use of manual dexterity.
• Climbing of stairs.
• Climbing of ladders
• Lifting and moving.

Work Shift

Overtime, evening, weekend, and holiday work may be required as needs demand.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:

You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:

As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

Employment Eligibility

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Compliance

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.