Live Sound & Recording Engineer — Student Production

Berklee College of Music

Boston (MA)

On-site

USD 21,000 - 28,000

Part time

6 days ago

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Student employment

On-campus work

Flexible hours

Job summary

Berklee College of Music in Boston seeks a Live Sound and Recording Engineer for the Berklee Presents production team. You will actively engage in mounting a live interdisciplinary student concert from start to finish.

You will support live sound for rehearsals with diverse instrumentation and undertake audio engineering tasks in the Berklee Presents studio to create stems for playback tracks. The ideal candidate has passion for live music, strong knowledge of ProTools and Logic Pro, and works

Qualifications

Extremely well-organized and detail oriented.
Reliable, punctual, and diligent.
Strong time management skills, work well under pressure.
High-level live sound experience.
High-level audio engineering skills (MP&E major preferred).
Proficiency with ProTools, Logic Pro X, and GarageBand.
Fluency in Google Drive, Microsoft Office Suite, and Dropbox.
Must enjoy working with culturally diverse populations and on interdisciplinary teams.
Must be a team player, work cooperatively and collaboratively, and be focused on the student and project success.

Responsibilities

Setup and breakdown of rehearsal room equipment for a large ensemble (stands, keys, mics, amps, monitors).
Support playback engineers with playback equipment and in-ear monitor stations for the band.
Management and troubleshooting of live sound for a large ensemble with varied instrumentation.
Microphone setup and placement to record rehearsals and upload the files to shared cast folders.
Collaborate with Berklee Presents team to adhere to recording studio calendar and session log.
Engineer recording sessions in Berklee Presents studio, meeting sonic quality standards.
Collaborate with Berklee Presents team, taking direction during recording sessions, and creating a supportive environment for student talent.
Maintain recording studio policies in care of equipment and inventory oversight.
Operate remote audio recording engineering sessions using ProTools/LogicPro over Zoom and with AudioMovers.
In consultation with faculty Track Supervisor and Producer, composite audio stems for mockups and playback tracks.
Undertake audio editing, processing, and mixing to support playback tracks.
Enhance sound quality and add effects as needed.
Work with video editors to synchronize video with audio tracks.
Support Berklee Presents mission to create a safe, inspiring environment for students.
Assist with general administrative tasks for the Berklee Presents production team.
May work occasional prolonged or irregular hours, especially before performances.