Session Engineer

Berklee College of Music•Boston, MA

1d•$21•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. By taking on this role, you'll gain experience that complements your academic studies at Berklee. This opportunity is designed to help you develop the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in a career as a professional session musician.

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 exception: must be pre-registered for the upcoming fall semester).
Have a valid United States Social Security Number (SSN).
Remain in “valid” Visa status as applicable.
A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA (first-semester students are exempt).
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.
Available for ad-hoc recording sessions outside of established studios as a contractor.
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.