Aspen Music Festival is hiring: Senior Audio Engineer in Aspen

Senior Audio Engineers are members of the Edgar Stanton Audio Recording Center (ESARC) team, led by the Director of Audio and Media Production. This team records most performances for the eight-week summer season, provides live sound reinforcement for many Aspen Music Festival and School events, and assists with livestreamed concert events. ESARC staff work closely with the other AMFS production staff and report to the Head of Audio Production on live sound calls.

Responsibilities

• Record a wide variety of performing ensembles encompassing symphonic orchestras, recitals, chamber ensembles, operas and choral groups, and new music ensembles in a variety of venues including the Klein Music Tent, Harris Concert Hall and the Wheeler Opera House.
• Provide live sound support for rehearsals and performances including loading in speaker systems, patching inputs/outputs, running sound checks, and mixing FOH or monitors.
• Participate in livestream concert production, potentially including camera operation, score following, graphics and stream monitoring.
• Work independently as a project leader, mentoring more junior audio engineers.
• Assist the Director of Audio and Media Production as needed with team leadership tasks such as scheduling, quality control, and interaction with artists and administration.

Requirements

• Senior Audio Engineers should have broad experience and training in recording and editing classical music and/or providing sound reinforcement for a variety of music genres.
• Applicants must have completed a degree in audio engineering and have at least one year of field experience or 2-4 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• A positive attitude, strong work ethic, attention to detail, and good organization and communication skills.
• Experience leading a team of fellow engineers is preferred.
• Proficiency in Pro Tools and Reaper DAWs is preferred. Experience in multiple other DAWs will be considered.
• Livestreaming utilizes Aja encoders, Vimeo hosting, cameras by Canon, and BlackMagic Design switchers.
• A background in classical music performance or composition is preferred.
• Commitment to a team effort throughout the course of the summer program.
• Ability to follow prescribed guidelines for recording and sound reinforcement.
• Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States, be able to lift boxes up to 50 lbs or greater weights in tandem with other crew members and have a valid driver's license.

Dates

June 16, 2025, to August 27, 2025

Compensation

$17.50/hour plus housing provided by AMFS (valued at a minimum of $4.91/hour depending on location.) Overtime $26.25/hour

Benefits include AMFS season pass and paid sick time.

Application Procedure

Please complete the online application process and attach your cover letter and one-page resume with references where prompted. PDF format only. No phone calls please.

Hiring Timeline

Application review to begin in January. Applicants who submit materials before February 10 will be given priority in the review process. Interviews will be scheduled to begin after February 10. Application to remain open until position(s) filled.

Statement on Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access

At AMFS, we are committed to becoming an anti-racist organization and believe that when people feel respected and included they can be more creative, innovative, and successful. While we have more work to do to advance diversity and inclusion, we're investing to move our organization and classical music industry forward. In order to create and maintain a diverse community, AMFS does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of age, race, sex, gender, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.