Audio Production Engineer

University of Texas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is hiring an Audio Production Engineer to support liberal arts multimedia productions. The role collaborates with LAITS staff to run field and studio productions and provides post-production support as needed.

Requires studio knowledge, organizational and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects and train student engineers. On-campus work with flexible duties and deadlines is expected.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year experience in radio, television or film production with a Bachelor's Degree, or 5 years’ experience with a high school diploma/GED.
• Strong knowledge of Audio DAWs and Microsoft Office/Google Workspace.
• Experience with audio field equipment including mixers, microphones, loudspeakers and peripherals.

Responsibilities

• Record, mix, edit and work on productions with audio needs in the field, studios, and with LAITS crews.
• Coordinate with LAITS staff to understand production requirements and advise on achieving goals.
• Work autonomously on multiple projects, in pre-, post-, and production settings.
• Provide training and feedback to staff and student employees.
• Create and communicate project reports and staff updates.
• Collaborate with clients to understand project needs.

Skills

Audio DAWs

Office Suite

Field equipment

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Job Posting Title: Audio Production Engineer ---- 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 Until Aug 31, 2028 ---- 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. This fixed-term position is expected to be funded through August 31, 2028. 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 This position will coordinate with UT instructional staff and LAITS project and studio staff on the creation of online courses and other multimedia projects. This position will work both independently and as a group to help run field and studio productions, as well as assist with post-production work as needed. They will help in the upskilling of student audio engineers while also working with other full‑time staff. The role will require technical studio knowledge, organizational skills, communication skills, dependability, and the ability to quickly assess and correct issues.

Responsibilities

• Record, mix, edit and work on productions with audio needs in the field, in studios and in coordination with other AV crews both within and outside of LAITS.
• Coordinate with LAITS project and studio staff to fully understand requirements of each production and advise on ways of achieving stated goals of those productions.
• Work autonomously and efficiently on multiple projects simultaneously, in pre‑production, post‑production and production settings.
• Provide training and feedback on productions to various staff, including student employees.
• Create and communicate reports on projects and staff.
• Work with clients to understand the specific needs of projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• At least 1 year experience in the field of radio, television or film program productions with a Bachelor's Degree, or 5 years’ experience with a High School Diploma/GED.
• Strong knowledge of Audio DAWs and Microsoft Office/Google Workspace.
• Strong knowledge of audio field equipment, including mixers, microphones, loudspeakers, and peripherals.
• Project management experience in setting goals, supervising projects, making deadlines.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related field.
• More than two years of experience in live video broadcast, and the operation of audio or video production equipment.
• Experience in audio production for online education and online courses.
• Working knowledge of Trello, Slack, and Harvest.
• Experience working with UT Austin event teams.
• Very strong communication skills.
• Experience mixing audio for live-streaming events.
• Demonstrated ability to work well both independently and as part of a team or crew.
• Proficiency in using AirTable.
• At least 2 years of professional experience using Yamaha and Allen & Heath digital mixers.
• At least 2 years of running live audio in large venues.
• Professional customer service and support skills in media creation.
• Proven track record of working well with any crew.
• Experience overseeing or training student audio engineers.
• Experience creating daily work plans.
• Level 2 Dante certification.

Salary Range

$46,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

Environmental Demands: Work location is on the UT Main Campus. Off-campus studio shoots 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

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

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following: 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) and other regulations. 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.

Contact

Comments and Inquiries: Email comments to [e-mail]. For questions or concerns regarding equal opportunity only, contact Equal Opportunity Services. Additional information for applicants can be found on the Human Resources web page: Applying for Employment. For more job information, call the Human Resource Service Center at [phone], or toll-free at [phone]. UT Austin is a Tobacco-free Campus