Student AV Recording Assistant Job Description

The Student Recording Assistant works under the supervision of the staff Media
Maintenance Technician (“recording engineer”) in all aspects of the School’s concert
audio and many video recording operations. This is primarily the audio recording of the
School’s concerts and recitals, and video recording of select concerts, in the
performance halls. This includes the performances of the symphony, chamber
ensembles, solo instruments and voice, jazz combos and big bands. There is the
possibility of additional work in audio/video editing, media and format conversion,
archival restoration, duplicating, documentation and other media operations.

Work hours are variable depending on the schedule of concert performances, and can
occur on any day or evening of the week; flexible scheduling is essential and worked out
well in advance. Some duties and training can be scheduled during the day. Weekly
hours not to exceed 19, however it can be variable throughout a quarter and is usually
about 10. Typically, more hours are available the last month of each quarter. Part of the
scheduling process is to even out the work hours during the quarter and satisfy the
student’s and the School’s needs.

The preferred candidate would have experience in making audio recordings of classical
music and jazz ensembles to commercial or broadcast standards, and sound for video
production; familiarity with professional audio software, hardware and techniques; some
form of musical experience with good hearing; reliability and attention to detail; can work
independently, quickly and accurately; interacts positively with “clients” and University
guests/the public.

Minimum qualifications:
Candidate should be able to demonstrate comfort with operating electronic audio/video
equipment; musicianship is not a requirement but some form of experience is; schedule
flexibility is essential (performing musicians may have scheduling problems if they play
in the ensembles being recorded); normal hearing acuity is required; can work
independently, reliably and with attention to detail. It typically takes a year of on-the-job
training to become reasonably adept at the technical and artistic requirements of the
various concerts, so having some long-term availability is a bonus.

Successful candidates learn as much digital and analog audio engineering as they
desire, and experience a diversity of musical genres. There is no “recording studio”
work, but all techniques used are completely universal in audio engineering.

COVID vaccination requirement

Per Governor Inslee's Proclamation 21-14.1, employees of higher education and
healthcare institutions must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 no later than October
18, 2021 unless a medical or religious exemption is approved. Being fully vaccinated
means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized
COVID-19 vaccine regimen. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees will
be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination. View the Final candidate
guide to COVID-19 vaccination requirement webpage for information about the medical
or religious exemption process for final candidates.