PhD Sound Recording Technician

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This position is intended for a student currently enrolled in the PhD Program of Sound Recording at the Schulich School of Music (SSM).

Unit: Communications & Production

Primary responsibilities:

• Assist with the organization and execution of concert recordings live sound support and webcasting for concerts and events under the direction of Communications and Production;
• Concert Recording: record the concert and deliver final product to the Production Office within two (2) weeks of the concert;
• Sound support: performs sound check prior to the start of the concert; operates the soundboard; monitors audio volume and sound quality during the concert/event; assists with studio upkeep tasks or oversee the work of qualifying year or Masters students in the Sound Recording Program;
• Organize equipment; attend dress rehearsal (unless there is a conflict with a scheduled class);
• Set up equipment prior to the start of the concert;
• Undertakes and completes various tasks requested by Communications and Production and the Sound Recording Faculty as needed in the various labs and studios within the SSM.

Other qualifying skills and/or abilities:

Must be currently enrolled as a Ph.D. student in the Sound Recording program of the SSM have full working knowledge of the SSM concert halls/event spaces and associated recording equipment including digital audio workstation software. Knowledge of standard stereo microphone techniques; client-focused pro-active and professional. Demonstrated ability to work with a wide-ranging clientele including students faculty members and external clients. Must be able to work under strict timelines. Ability to communicate effectively in English written and spoken. French spoken an asset.

Before applying please note that to work at McGill University you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.

This position is covered by the AMUSE collective agreement.