Audio Manager

Job Posting

Title:

Audio Manager Hiring Department:
College of Liberal Arts Position Open To:
All Applicants Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt from FLSAEarliest

Start Date:

Immediately Position Duration:
Expected to Continue

Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUSJob Details

General Notes

Liberal Arts Instructional Technology Services (LAITS) is seeking highly skilled and motivated professionals to assist with the operations of a unique service department dedicated to creating, maintaining, and promoting technology within the College of Liberal Arts at The University of Texas. Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.

Join Liberal Arts Instructional Technology Services ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).), a unique service department dedicated to creating, maintaining, and promoting technology within the College of Liberal Arts at The University of Texas at Austin.

UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package () that includes:

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage for employee
• Optional medical insurance for employee’s dependents - up to 50% employer-paid
• Optional dental, vision, and term life insurance for employees and dependents
• Paid holiday time off each year; state legislature determines the number of holidays
• 12 days of paid vacation time off per year for new employees
• 12 days of paid sick leave per year
• Employer contribution to Teacher Retirement System (TRS)
• Staff Tuition Assistance Program
• Access to Recreation & Health Facilities

The LAITS Studio team, which produces thousands of field and studio events annually, seeks an Audio Engineer with experience managing both A/V infrastructure and acting as an engineer for live events, broadcasts, studio sessions, and recordings. This position is responsible for maintaining audio infrastructure for 5 broadcast video studios, 2 audio studios, and several event venues, as well as working in a production capacity in these and other spaces.

A candidate needs to be able to work with Dante, NDI and other AV networking protocols, and have technical studio knowledge, organizational skills, communication skills, dependability, and the ability to quickly assess and correct issues. The position will work closely with the Video Studios Manager to ensure all facilities within LAITS are operational for productions, and any audio issues are resolved immediately.

This position will assist the LAITS field crew with the planning and implementing of solutions for events. This role will also assist with the upskilling of junior and student audio engineers.

• Oversee the operation of studio and field audio production needs. Works as lead audio engineer on studio and location productions, including preproduction, planning and implementation. Mix and master productions in post-production as needed
• Project manage A/V productions and facilitate client communication and satisfaction, including estimates, planning, scheduling, and invoicing
• Research, manage, implement, and maintain audio technology for all studios in LAITS
• Assists with the continued development and implementation of studio and field-based production processes, workflows, documentation, and scheduling
• Provide training on all aspects of audio production and technology for Student Technology Assistants
• Maintain studio infrastructure and equipment inventory, diagnose problems, troubleshoot solutions, and ensure all studios are running as intended daily
• Other duties as assigned

• 2 years of professional experience in the field of audio.
• 2 years of experience working in audio studios, broadcast studios, or similar environment
• Strong knowledge of audio equipment, including mixers, microphones, loudspeakers, and peripherals
• Strong client communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Experience with AoIP technology.
• Ability to demonstrate a strong team-oriented approach, fostering collaboration and effective communication with colleagues across various departments
• Working knowledge of industry trends and best practices related to event production and production-related equipment.
• Proficiency in collaborative tools, including Slack, Microsoft Office suite, Google Workspace, and Zoom
• Experience in setting goals, supervising projects, and making deadlines.
• Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

• Bachelor's Degree in related field.
• Level 3 Dante certification.
• 2+ years of experience in live video broadcast, and the operation of audio or video production equipment.
• 2+ years of professional experience using Dante, NDI, or AVB networking protocols.
• 2+ years of professional experience using Yamaha digital mixers.
• 2+ years of running live audio in large venues.
• 2+ years of record-keeping, for av gear.
• 2+ years of experience creating estimates and invoicing for av work.
• Strong…