Student Audio Engineer

Berklee College of Music

  • Boston, Massachusetts
  • 10 days ago

    Highlights

    About the AfroRoots Series: AfroRoots is an intimate concert series that takes place bi-monthly in the Africana Studies Center, featuring performances in music and musical theater. Students prepare a 20-minute set of songs and repertoire that ranges across the African Diaspora, showcasing a profound sense of Black creative expression and Black excellence.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationBoston, Massachusetts
    Websiteberklee.edu/se

    Description

    In order to participate in Berklee Student Employment, a student must fulfill the following 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.

    For complete program details, please go to our website: www.berklee.edu/se.

    About the AfroRoots Series:
    AfroRoots is an intimate concert series that takes place bi-monthly in the Africana Studies Center, featuring performances in music and musical theater. Students prepare a 20-minute set of songs and repertoire that ranges across the African Diaspora, showcasing a profound sense of Black creative expression and Black excellence. If you would like to see any of our previous AfroRoots for reference, please visit our YouTube Channel at Berklee_Africana.

    We are seeking a technically skilled Student Audio Engineer to support the recording and mixing of live performances. This role is critical to ensuring professional-grade audio for each AfroRoots performance. This position will work closely with the production team to deliver clean, balanced soundtracks that sync seamlessly with video footage.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Set up and operate audio recording equipment during AfroRoots performances & select events 

    • Conduct a sound check before each AfroRoots show. 

    • Record individual audio channels for each band member (vocals, instruments, etc.) 

    • Mix and balance multi-track audio recordings for post-production video sync 

    • Assess and communicate audio equipment needs for each show in advance 

    • Coordinate with artists and AfroRoots production crew to ensure smooth audio setup 

    • Maintain and deliver audio files promptly 

    • Troubleshoot any technical issues during the AfroRoots show 

    • Participate in AfroRoots-related promotional events 

    • Assist with breaking down & setting up the room on show day 

    Required Skills and Knowledge:

    • Current student 

    • Working knowledge of audio recording, microphones, mixers, etc. 

    • Experience in recording live music performances is preferred 

    • Strong attention to detail and commitment to audio quality 

    • Reliable, organized, and able to work independently 

    • Good communication skills and a collaborative attitude

    Important Dates:

    • AfroRoots Shows 

      • Wednesday, September 16th, 6:30- 8:45 pm 

      • Wednesday, September 30th, 6:30- 8:45 pm 

      • Wednesday, October 14th, 6:30- 8:45 pm 

      • Wednesday, October 28th, 6:30- 8:45 pm 

      • Wednesday, November 18th, 6:30- 8:45 pm 

      • Wednesday, December 2nd, 6:30-8:45pm

    Hourly Rate: $16.97

    Hiring Manager: Treshor Webster