Session Engineer

Berklee College of Music • Boston, MA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Professional Writing and Music Technology Division is seeking engineers to join our Session Engineer program that offers a unique opportunity for you to gain hands-on experience working with faculty and fellow musicians in real-world recording environments. This role is a direct pathway to a career as a professional recording engineer, providing invaluable experience that you can't get in a classroom alone. You will sharpen the critical skills that define a working pro, flawless reading, stylistic versatility, and studio etiquette, while building a network of musicians, composers, producers, and engineers. This is your chance to build your reputation and become a go-to engineer within the Berklee community.

Requirements

• Current student at Berklee College of Music or Boston Conservatory at Berklee.
• Enrolled at least half-time in a degree, diploma, or certificate-seeking undergraduate or graduate program.
• Summer is the only semester in which a student can maintain employment without being enrolled. In this case, the student must be pre-registered for the upcoming fall semester. This exception does not apply to fall or spring semesters.
• Have a valid United States Social Security Number (SSN).
• Remain in “valid” Visa status as applicable.
• A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA. Students in their first semester can work, even though they do not have an official GPA until the completion of their first semester.
• Federal Work Study student may apply.
• In good disciplinary standing.
• Must be located in the U.S.
• Must have completed MP-385, Advanced Recording Techniques
• Must complete the Studio Operations training session.
• Understanding of the proper techniques for recording various instruments (saxophones, brass, percussion, piano, electric and acoustic bass/guitar, etc).
• Robust knowledge of DAW workflow
• Previous recording/sound experience with acoustic ensembles
• Experience using Google Drive and other Google tools.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Reliable and consistent.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for recording and engineering the PWL recording sessions.
• Also available for ad-hoc recording sessions outside of established studios as a contractor.
• Session Engineers will distribute parts, set up the studio, move microphones, prepare the ProTools Sessions, check attendance, and otherwise ensure the smooth operation of the PWL sessions.
• Create the desired mix for the specific lab you are engineering.
• Responsible for the distribution of recorded assets (stems, files, etc) to the lab’s Google Drive folder immediately following the session.
• Maintaining and cleaning up the PWL rooms after each band, including properly wrapping cables, putting away microphones, and covering the piano and other equipment.

Benefits

• Hands-on experience recording music with top-notch musicians
• Opportunities to work directly with Berklee faculty and industry professionals
• Development of your technical and creative skills as a session engineer
• Network with faculty and peers, opening doors to future collaborations and career opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed