Junior Audio Engineer

About the role

The Junior Audio Engineer reports to the Director of Media Services Operations and is responsible for the operation of audio for all University classes and events. This includes providing support for audio equipment, staff operators, administration, and technical performance of all University audio event systems, including the University’s upcoming Athletic Complex.

Responsibilities

• Aids in audio production for university chapels, special events, studio recordings, and Athletic Complex events
• Provides timely on-call help to faculty, staff, and students in the proper use of the audio equipment and systems in all spaces on campus
• Supports day-to-day audio needs for all university spaces
• Operates and maintains the Dante audio network and QLab audio playback system in support of university events
• Manages inventory of university audio equipment
• Maintains routine maintenance of all university audio equipment
• Trains and supervises assigned Media Services Student Workers and Graduate Assistants
• Recommends purchases of audio equipment and systems
• On-call help to professors with AV equipment issues
• Operates and delivers equipment via golf carts and trucks
• Assists in the installation of all AV equipment across campus

Qualifications

• One to three years minimum required, three to five years preferred, of hands-on experience using standard audiovisual equipment: sound, video, computers
• Understanding of DLive digital mixing system, use and choice of microphones, and use and choice of speakers and monitors
• Understanding of live audio mixing as well as broadcast audio mixing
• Understanding of QLab audio playback system
• Dante Level 1 Certification
• Demonstrated ability to successfully supervise others
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends as required
• Ability to occasionally move equipment, climb ladders, and lift equipment of 50-75 lbs. required
• Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with other people
• Ability to plan and organize work with limited supervision
• Proficiency in standard word processing & spreadsheet software for reports, graphics, and statistics

Pay

$45,000 - $50,000 annually

Schedule

Varies based on departmental needs

Benefits

Regent offers a wide range of generous benefits including health, life and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; tuition incentives; fully vested retirement plans; life and disability insurance options, time off, and more. All regular faculty and staff serving at Regent and working a minimum of 30 hours per week will receive an attractive benefits package.