Recording Engineer - Professional Track

University of South Carolina • Columbia, SC

36d

About The Position

The Recording Engineer provides support for School of Music performances both on and off campus - including events held at the School of Music, the Koger Center and other venues. Responsibilities include audio recording, video capture, livestreaming and archiving. The position manages recording control rooms and ensures the consistent quality and reliability of AV production for the School. This role is also responsible for designing and maintaining recording facilities, developing audio technology policies, hiring, training and supervising student audio technicians, and teaching recording courses to both music and non-music majors.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in audio production or related field is required.
• Experience in live streaming and production work along with advanced proficiency in industry standard audio and video production software.
• The successful candidate will have the ability to identify and locate selections from musical scores and possess expertise in the selection, installation, and operation of audio recording, editing, and video systems.
• Experience across multiple musical genres desired -including classical, jazz, and popular styles.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree with teaching experience preferred.
• The School of Music is committed to its 2030 vision and core values, (https://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/music/about/vision_page.php), and to these five themes: 1) pursuing excellence; 2) devotion to student success; 3) focusing on producing music leaders; 4) emphasizing the preparation of the musician-educator; and 5) creating diversely skilled musicians.
• The school encourages applications from candidates who have interests and abilities that align with these values.

Responsibilities

• audio recording
• video capture
• livestreaming
• archiving
• managing recording control rooms
• ensuring the consistent quality and reliability of AV production
• designing and maintaining recording facilities
• developing audio technology policies
• hiring, training and supervising student audio technicians
• teaching recording courses to both music and non-music majors

Benefits

• The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers state employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees