Assistant Recording Engineer

Summary/Objective

Job Description

About the BSO

Founded in 1881, the Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO) is one of the premier orchestras in the world. The BSO is committed to being a best-in-class employer that brings artistic excellence and cultural relevance through music and performances to the local and international communities.

About the Role

Assist   Lead   R ecording   E ngineer   in m anag ing , plan ning ,   and implement ing   all recorded and electronic media activity   at   Symphony Hall, and  Tanglewood, including   concerts, rehearsals,   tel evision ,   and recording projects   for th e Boston Symphony Orchestra,   Boston Symphony Chamber Players,   Boston Pops Orchestra, Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra ,   Tanglewood Music   Center   ,   and chamber music activity .     Assist   in   recording and livestream broadcasts for rental clients .    Engineer lawn sound for all events at the Koussevitzky Music Shed at Tanglewood.

Required Education and Experience

RESPONSIBILITIES

- With   Lead   Recording Engineer,   manage   all BSO, Inc.   audio recordings   to   ensur e   consistency and the highest technical/aesthetic quality .    Assist   in the maintenance of the BSO ’s   high-resolution   state of the art   recording system including multiple custom c omputers,   software   and hardware for recording, editing, mixing, and mastering of high track count audio projects and live concerts.

- Assist   with the research, design, and creation of upgrades to all BSO recording and live sound systems used at Boston Symphony Orchestra, Inc. venues allowing the creation and secure transfer of files between multiple studios.

- Assist in managing and maintaining the recording infrastructure, including all portable recording equipment and recording studios.     Assist   in the planning and implementation of all future system upgrades to the highest resolution recording system practical .    Make recommendations as to the purchase of equipment and software needs providing cost and   benefit   justifications .

- Assist   in managing and troubleshooting complex networked audio systems ( AoIP ), including the configuration of network switches, VLANs, and synchronization protocols (PTP) to ensure stable transmission across multiple facilities.

- As directed, r ecord and   engineer   BSO   concerts and   assist   outside engineers, including   recording, radio, and television   engineers to   facilitate   live broadcasts and recordings .

- Record, edit, and mix outside   concerts/shows   at Symphony Hall and interface with outside clients .

- Provide   high quality   audio feeds to members of the press during BSO concerts or rehearsals.

- Work with   M arketing   and Development   team s   to create audio material to   ensure   the   best possible audio representation   in promotional assets .     Engineer and provide field audio and post-production for the media department's video interviews available on the website .     Engineer and record podcasts and other necessary voice over sessions.

- As   assigned, d esign and implement microphone layout s, ensuring   place ment   and position ing of   microphones   produces   optimal   sound   quality for live and record ed   events .

- In conjunction with the Archives Department,   assist   in the development and implementation of best practices to ensure long - term preservation of and access to BSO related audio and video material, including, but not limited to, the creation of metadata and documentation .     Support the work of the Archives by creating audio files in a variety of formats as needed.

- Assist   and support live sound personnel as assigned.

- O ther duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

- Minimum   3   years related experience in   recording classical music.

- Bachelor’s Degree in audio recording/editing/mixing .

- Knowledge of orchestral recording techniques

- Ability to read music and follow an   orchestral   score.

- Proven ability   in managing   and   completing   multiple complex projects   simultaneously.

- Ability to effectively communicate with other   Concert   Production   staff   a s part of a   team atmosphere.

- Ability to work well with guest recording engineers ,   orchestra members ,   conductors,   guest artists and their mana gers and music industry executives .

- Experience with television and   radio   production   is prefe rred.

- This position requires   accessing   ladders,   attic spaces,   catwalks , etc.   for hanging microphones

Salary Range: $110,000 - 120,000 annually

This position will   require relocation to Tanglewood in Lenox, MA for the summer season.   Per diem   expenses are provided.

T he BSO is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.