Audio Engineer and A/V Systems Technician

California State University • Los Angeles, CA

9d • $4,595 - $6,694 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Chair of the Department of Music and as part of a collaborative team of performing arts and equipment technicians in several departments within the College of Arts and Letters, the Audio Engineer and A/V Systems Technician will oversee the audio systems and equipment and their use in the performing arts venues and classrooms within the College. Includes comprehensive support services involving multiple disciplines in audio, recording, video, and streaming both for live performances and in recording studio settings. Serves as staff audio lead for the performing arts facilities and venues, providing support and infrastructure for academic production, concerts, and recitals, as well as supporting the needs of faculty and guest artists/designers. The Audio Engineer and A/V Systems Technician works closely with the College Technical Director to support the operations and maintenance of the performing arts venues, classrooms, and related academic spaces. While continuing to report to the Chair of the Department of Music, this position will have secondary reporting to the College Technical Director, who serves as project manager for maintenance, upgrade, and repair of various College of Arts and Letters facilities in the arts and performing arts, for facilities-related projects and their operational and maintenance needs; project workloads typically coincide with related assignments during winter and summer sessions and during academic breaks, while facilities operational needs are ongoing. Maintains audio, video, streaming, and recording-related shop, stage, and classroom equipment. Recommends the purchase of audio, recording, and backstage communications equipment for the performance venues, classrooms, and music studio/production stations. Manages audio equipment, support, and supplies for the performing arts venues, including assigning available equipment to various theatrical, dance, music, college, and rental events scheduled in the same. Coordinates with College Technical Director on scheduling of events to ensure adequate physical resources and labor staffing are available. Supervises stage and event crews, which include casual workers, student workers, and students completing coursework for credit. Trains and supervises students and employees on the operation, care, and maintenance of audio consoles and audio/video/streaming equipment and support systems in the performing arts venues. Maintains a safe work environment. Models and practices safe work habits.

Requirements

• Four years professional experience in live audio engineering, studio recording, acoustic engineering, audio system design and installation, audio editing, and/or similar support for live or recorded entertainment, or a bachelor’s degree in Theatre, Music, Recording Arts and Technology, Audio/Sound Design, or related field, plus two years professional experience.
• Familiarity with audio reinforcement and recording systems, both digital and analog.
• Experience with audio recording and editing software and apps.
• Familiarity with a variety of musical instruments, their handling and care, and how they interface with electronic audio systems and facility/venue acoustics.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• High degree of independence within a complex team of co-workers, creativity and ingenuity for solving technical problems, and high level of attention to detail, including excellent record-keeping skills.
• Computer literacy skills: typing, word processing, cloud use and navigation, internet use and navigation, emails and email management, peripheral/component use and configuration.
• Demonstrated interest and/or ability in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment.
• Must have a demonstrated interest and/or ability in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment.
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU.
• As part of the CSU system, employees upon date of hire must reside in the State of California.
• The CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in specialty audio systems and technology, such as Dante Certification for digital audio/video/networking systems or in L-Acoustics equipment and sound systems.
• Advanced degrees or certification(s) in audio technology, audio engineering, acoustics, recording engineering, or related fields.
• Experience working for a theatre, repertory, stock company, production company, or entertainment organization engaged in audio systems design, installation, maintenance, and application.
• Professional audio design or recording experience for theatre, film, television, or a related media/entertainment field.
• Familiarity with computer-aided design and drafting software.
• Experience with video equipment and/or streaming software and applications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the audio systems and equipment and their use in the performing arts venues and classrooms within the College.
• Provide comprehensive support services involving multiple disciplines in audio, recording, video, and streaming both for live performances and in recording studio settings.
• Serve as staff audio lead for the performing arts facilities and venues, providing support and infrastructure for academic production, concerts, and recitals, as well as supporting the needs of faculty and guest artists/designers.
• Support the operations and maintenance of the performing arts venues, classrooms, and related academic spaces.
• Maintain audio, video, streaming, and recording-related shop, stage, and classroom equipment.
• Recommend the purchase of audio, recording, and backstage communications equipment for the performance venues, classrooms, and music studio/production stations.
• Manage audio equipment, support, and supplies for the performing arts venues, including assigning available equipment to various theatrical, dance, music, college, and rental events scheduled in the same.
• Coordinate with College Technical Director on scheduling of events to ensure adequate physical resources and labor staffing are available.
• Supervise stage and event crews, which include casual workers, student workers, and students completing coursework for credit.
• Train and supervise students and employees on the operation, care, and maintenance of audio consoles and audio/video/streaming equipment and support systems in the performing arts venues.
• Maintain a safe work environment.
• Model and practice safe work habits.

Benefits

• The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level