Sound Designer

Job Summary

The Department of Theatre & Film at The University of Mississippi seeks a staff Sound Designer to supervise a sound design area, conceptualize and facilitate sound designs for departmental productions, prepare, track, and reconcile sound shop purchases and budgets, and provide support for audio engineering for each event in the department’s production facilities.

Department

The Department of Theatre & Film

Job Description

• Supervise a sound design area at a Research I University
• Conceptualize and facilitate sound designs for departmental productions
• Prepare, track, and reconcile sound shop purchases and budgets
• Provide support for audio engineering for each event in the department’s production facilities
• Collaborate with colleagues across various areas of the department
• Oversee and maintain the sound inventory for our production venues

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in theatrical design/technology, or a related field, is preferred
• Two years of relevant experience is preferred

Education

A high school diploma is required.

Compensation

$22.55 - $33.83 per hour

Interview Requirement

Candidates must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

EEO Statement

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, age, disability, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

Background Check Statement

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.