Lead Audio Engineer — Live Events & Studio Production

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

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.