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Content Summary: Audio Engineer / Sound Designer at Harrisonburg, for Apap365

Audio Engineer / Sound Designer

Working Title: Audio Engineer / Sound Designer

State Role Title: N/A

Position Type: Administrative & Professional (Non-teaching Faculty)

Position Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt: Not Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: College of Visual and Performing Arts

Department: 100551 - College of Visual and Performing Arts

Pay Rate: Commensurate with Experience

Beginning Review Date: 03/30/2025

About JMU:

Mission: We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives.

Vision: To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world.

Who We Are: Located in the heart of Virginia's beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff.

General Information:

The Forbes Center for the Performing Arts is the premier performing arts destination in the Shenandoah Valley presenting world-class theatre, dance and music entertainment. The position of Audio Engineer / Sound Designer is a full-time 12-month Administrative and Professional Faculty position within the College of Visual and Performing Arts, reporting to the Associate Dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Serve as primary audio engineer for all professional guest artists and School of Music performances.
2. Set up sound enhancement equipment, manage sound checks and provide live sound mixing for performances.
3. Supervise and manage all audio recording of School of Music ensemble performances, faculty recitals, and DMA recitals.
4. Oversee streaming operations including managing technology and training of streaming operators.
5. Manage maintenance and updates for all recording/sound equipment.
6. Support the Forbes Center in audio-technical needs across all performance venues.
7. Support sound design curriculum by providing supplemental lectures and internship experiences.
8. Manage the sound budget and purchasing of sound equipment.

Qualifications:

Required:

1. Significant professional experience in audio engineering, live mix, and sound design.
2. Ability to work a varied weekly schedule, including early mornings, nights, and weekends.
3. Demonstrated ability to do audio mixing and sound design for live performances.
4. Ability to live mix FOH and monitor consoles.
5. Knowledge of wireless microphone systems.
6. Ability to calibrate and maintain production/sound equipment.
7. Experience with varied sound consoles and audio software.

Preferred:

1. A bachelor's degree in a related field.
2. Q-Sys experience.
3. Sound recording experience for musical ensembles.
4. Supervisory experience.

Additional Posting Information:

Candidates should provide a CV, cover letter, and a recording that they have mixed for review.

Conditions of Employment:

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

EEO Statement:

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community.

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