Casual Recording Engineer

westlibertyuniversity; West Liberty (WV); On-site; USD 27,552 - 48,216; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free use of Wellness facilities

Free admission to WLU events with Top

Job summary

West Liberty University is seeking a Part-time, on-call Recording Engineer to join the Department of Music & Theatre. You will run sessions in the recording studio on a freelance, temporary basis and must submit a resume and at least one letter of recommendation.

Pro Tools proficiency is required and orientation will be provided. Experience in audio recording, tracking, signal processing, mixing and mastering is valued, with a focus on studio procedures and reliable equipment handling in a

Qualifications

• ProTools software proficiency.
• Bachelor of Music in Music Technology from WLU or a bachelor’s degree in audio engineering or significant professional experience after interview.
• Experience with recording sessions, tracking, signal processing, mixing, and mastering.

Responsibilities

• Recordings engineers run every aspect of a recording session and follow studio procedures.
• Duties include audio recording, tracking, signal processing, mixing, and mastering.

Skills

Microphone handling

Studio equipment maintenance

Mixing and post-production

Pro Tools

Education

Bachelor of Music in Music Technology (WLU)

Bachelor’s degree in audio engineering

Tools

Pro Tools

Job description

Part-time, on‑call Recording Engineer

West Liberty University is seeking applications for a Part-time, on‑call Recording Engineer. The Department of Music & Theatre seeks to hire freelance Recording Engineers to run sessions in our recording studio on a temporary contractual basis. Please submit a resume and at least one letter of recommendation. Experience with Pro Tools software is required. Successful candidates will undergo an orientation in the studio prior to working any sessions.

NOTE: This is a Part‑Time Temporary Position

Essential Functions

• Recording engineers at WLU are expected to run every aspect of a recording session they are assigned to and follow all studio, department, and university procedures.
• Duties include, but are not necessarily limited to, audio recording, tracking, signal processing, mixing, and mastering.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Recording engineers at WLU are required to have a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Technology from WLU, a bachelor’s degree in audio engineering (or similar) from a different university, or significant professional experience as determined by the current music technology faculty member(s) at West Liberty University following an interview.

Skills / Abilities

• ProTools software proficiency; care and use of microphones and microphone‑related equipment; proper use and maintenance of all studio equipment including cables, patchbays, preamps, direct boxes, computers, monitors, displays, hard drives, and instruments.
• Preferred: Mixing and post‑production.

Benefits

Free use of the Wellness facilities and free admission into all WLU events with your employee Topper Card.

West Liberty University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all interested individuals. Individuals who need assistance in the application process may contact Human Resources at [e-mail].

West Liberty University does not sponsor work visas. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Successfully passing a background screening report is required for final employment.

West Liberty University is a tobacco free campus.