Music Technology Specialist

Thinklance LLP; Richmond (VA); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 33 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Full-time benefits

Hourly wage: $18.34-$24.30 per hour

Résumé du poste

Thinklance LLP in Richmond, VA is seeking a hands-on Music Technology Lab Technician to manage the music technology lab, supervise student workers, and support concerts and workshops.

You will record and post-produce concerts, livestream events, and train students, focusing on equipment upkeep, policy compliance, and adapting to evolving music technology.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Experience with recording using DAWs (Ableton Live, Logic, Pro Tools) and recording hardware (consoles, preamps, microphones).
• Knowledge of microphone selection and placement.
• Experience in audio post-production and plugin usage.
• Experience live-streaming audio and video.
• Knowledge of Macintosh computers management (OS updates, software installs).
• Basic video editing skills and experience.
• Basic knowledge of Dante networking.
• Interpersonal skills with a service-minded approach to students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
• Ability to learn Workday, Blackboard, and Box.
• Knowledge of HTML and CSS.
• Ability to manage student workers, equipment sign-out, music labs, and classrooms.
• Ability to develop and teach technology-based workshops.
• BA or BM in music composition, music technology, or related field preferred.

Responsabilités

• Manage the music technology lab (15 Mac stations; three audio studios).
• Supervise student employees and equipment sign-out.
• Conduct workshops on music technology.
• Record and post-produce concerts, including live-streaming.
• Train and supervise student workers.
• Research and justify equipment proposals for the lab.
• Support the Third Practice Music Festival and other productions.

Description du poste

Your Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the music technology lab with 15 Mac stations and three audio recording and post-production studios.
• Supervising student employees and managing equipment sign-out.
• Conducting workshops on music technology.
• Recording and post-production of concerts, including live-streaming.
• Training and supervising student workers.
• Researching appropriate music technologies and maintaining equipment.
• Supporting the Third Practice Music Festival and other music concert productions.

About You

The company is looking for candidates with:

• Attention to detail and strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Experience and proficiency in recording using digital audio workstations such as Ableton Live, Logic, and Pro Tools, and recording hardware including consoles, preamps, and microphones.
• Knowledge of appropriate microphone choice and placement.
• Experience in audio post-production and effective use of plugins.
• Experience live-streaming audio and video.
• Knowledge and experience managing Macintosh computers, including updating operating systems and installing software.
• Basic video editing skills and experience.
• Basic knowledge of Dante audio networking.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a service-minded approach to interactions with students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
• Ability to prioritize work amidst frequent interruptions and take initiative on long-term assignments.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook, and knowledge or willingness to learn Adobe Acrobat Pro and other necessary software.
• Ability to learn Workday, Blackboard, and Box.
• Knowledge of HTML and CSS.
• Ability to manage student workers, equipment sign-out, music labs, and classrooms.
• Ability to conduct ongoing research and develop justifications for equipment proposals.
• Ability to develop and teach technology-based workshops.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply University and departmental policies and procedures.
• BA or BM in music composition, music technology, or related digital/media arts field preferred.
• Prior work experience preferred but not mandatory.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly wage ranging from $18.34 to $24.30.
• Full-time, non-exempt position with full-time benefits.

Work Hours

• Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 7.75 hours per day, 38.75 hours per week.
• May require evening and weekend work for concert recording and production support.
• Position is limited term for one year with possible extension upon approval.