Recording Engineer

Davidson College; Davidson (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Davidson College in North Carolina is looking for a Recording Engineer, Audio Technician, and Tyler-Tallman Hall manager. The role involves managing live event recording, audio archival maintenance, and providing technical support for Music faculty and students.

Responsibilities include high-quality audio recording and mixing for various events, managing data backups, and ensuring the proper functioning of audio technology. A degree in a related field and five years of experience are required.

The position offers the chance to work closely with music professionals and students in a vibrant academic environment.

Qualifications

• Five years of relevant hands-on experience in audio recording.
• Experience in live event audio recording for orchestral, choral, and jazz music.
• Strong communication skills and a solid customer service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality digital recording, mixing, and editing.
• Manage data backup to archival hard drives and cloud.
• Serve as the point person for events in Tyler-Tallman Hall.

Skills

Audio Recording and Editing

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Leadership Skills

Education

B.M., B.S., B.A. in Sound Recording or similar

Tools

Audio Mixing Software

Digital Audio Workstation (DAW)

Job description

The Recording Engineer, Audio Technician, & Tyler-Tallman Hall manager is responsible for all live event recording, studio recording, audio archival maintenance, and recording distribution for the Music Department and events co-sponsored by the Music Department. This position provides support for Music faculty, staff, lesson instructors, and students on the integration of existing and emerging audio technologies to support instruction and performance. The position will provide technical support for the Electronic Music & Recording Studio and Digital Music Laboratory. The position also includes serving as a manager for Tyler‑Tallman Recital Hall and running the sound board for Music events in that space. The position will train and manage any necessary work study students.

• Recording Engineer
  • Provide high quality digital recording, mixing, and editing for Music Department and Music Department co-sponsored events in Tyler‑Tallman Hall (TTH), Duke Family Performance Hall (DFPH), Davidson College Presbyterian Church (DCPC), other campus spaces, and Recording Studio for archive.
  • Manage and backup data to Music Department archival hard drives and cloud.
  • Serve as backup videographer for TTH performances (not video editing).
  • Hire, train, and supervise any necessary work study students.
• Sound Board Operator for all Music Department and Music Department co-sponsored events in TTH and DCPC
  • Run pre-performance sound checks for performances in TTH requiring live mics.
  • Coordinate with Tech Services' Sound Board Operator for events in DFPH.
  • Coordinate with DCPC staff to run DCPC soundboard.
• Tyler‑Tallman Hall Manager
  • Serve as point person for Music events in TTH (approximately 40 per week during academic year) and non-Music events in TTH (approximately 2 per week during the academic year and sporadically throughout the summer), coordinating with the Director of Production & Promotion as necessary.
  • Serve as point person for any TTH lighting board technical issues.
  • Coordinate with T&I for Crestron migration and projector maintenance in TTH.

Classroom & Lab Maintenance

• Assist the Music Department in the development and maintenance of the Electronic Music & Recording Studio and Digital Music Laboratory, staying abreast of emerging audio/multimedia software and technologies.
• Serve as primary technician and provide maintenance for new Digital Creation Space in Sloan expected in summer/fall 2027 or 2028 (which will be approximately double the number of stations of current Digital Music Studio/"Keyboard Lab")
• Coordinate with T&I for Music Department computer hardware replacements and upgrades in Sloan classrooms, current Digital Music/Keyboard Lab, future Digital Creation Space, and Electronic Music & Recording studio.
• Manage and oversee departmental software purchases, upgrades, renewals, and master accounts for software subscriptions.
• Coordinate with T&I and Physical Plant for Crestron migration and other upgrades and projects involving audio technologies in Sloan classrooms.
• Troubleshoot speaker issues in Sloan classrooms.
• Coordinate with Physical Plant and campus electricians for any necessary adjustments to infrastructure of wires within Sloan.
• Maintain a budget for purchasing equipment, hardware, software, keyboards, and accessories necessary for event recording and studio, lab, and classroom maintenance and instruction.
• Recycle, trade up, upcycle, or find ways to appropriately dispose of obsolete electronics.

Faculty & Staff Support

• Offer guest sessions on recording for music classes.
• Collaborate with Music faculty to train students in audio recording and mastering techniques in the recording studio.
• Assist Appalachian Ensemble Director with creating audio clips for rehearsal purposes.
• Record DCSO student composition reading sessions in Sloan 200.
• Serve as Sound Operator for Theatre's & Music's collaborations on musicals.
• Assist faculty with emergency recordings or livestreams in case of a global pandemic.

Required

• B.M., B.S., or B.A. in Sound Recording, Sound Engineering, Audio Engineering, Recording Arts, or similar field
• Five years of relevant hands‑on experience required, which may include an M.M., M.S., or M.F.A.; Significant live event audio recording and production experience in orchestral, choral, and jazz big band music and experience working with faculty, preferably in a college environment. Ability to manage a digital recording studio. Excellent audio recording and mastering skills, interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills, and experience with recent developments in audio technology. Strong oral and written communication skills with a solid customer service orientation.

Preferred

• Basic skills in audio circuitry, electrical engineering, and soldering.

Information about how to submit an application can be found at https://employment.davidson.edu.