Recording Engineer (Casual)

West Liberty University; West Liberty (WV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness facilities

Topper Card event admission

Job summary

West Liberty University is seeking applications for a recording engineer on an as needed basis, to operate the campus recording studio as part of the Department of Music & Theatre. The position is a part-time, casual on-campus role requiring session work and orientation prior to first sessions.

Responsibilities include recording, tracking, signal processing, mixing and mastering, with an expectation to follow all studio, department, and university procedures.

Qualifications

• Recording engineer requires a Bachelor of Music in Music Technology or a similar degree, or substantial professional experience.
• Experience with Pro Tools is required and studio procedures must be followed.
• WLU seeks individuals capable of running sessions independently.

Responsibilities

• Run and manage recording sessions in the studio as assigned.
• Record, track, process signals, mix, and master audio as needed.

Skills

Pro Tools

Microphone handling

Patchbay setup

Preamps

Direct boxes

Computers

Monitors/Displays

Hard drives

Cables

Mixing

Post-production

Education

Bachelor of Music in Music Technology

Bachelor's degree in Audio Engineering

Significant professional experience

Tools

Pro Tools

Job description

Welcome to West Liberty University!

Mission Statement:

West Liberty University is a public university with a rich history of providing students with a comprehensive education from undergraduate to graduate degrees. Through experiential learning and personalized support, we empower students toward scholarly exploration, creative expression, and economic opportunity.

The Opportunity:

West Liberty University is seeking applications for a recording engineer on an as need basis. The Department of Music & Theatre seeks to hire 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 parttime (casual) position as needed on campus.

Essential Functions of the position:

• 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, a bachelor's degree in audio engineering (or similar) from a different university, or significant professional experience

Skills/Abilities:

• Required proficiencies: ProTools software, the care and use of microphones and microphone-related equipment, the proper use and maintenance of all studio equipment including, but not limited to, cables, patchbays, preamps, direct boxes, computers, monitors, displays, hard drives, and instruments.
• Preferred skills: Mixing and post-production.

Why you should apply:

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

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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.