Electronic Technician/ Audio Engineer

About the Department

The Center for Information Technology (CIT) / Media Production Electronic Technician/Audio Engineer’s role is to support the multimedia needs for Hampton University.

We are searching for a reliable, detail-orientated audio engineer to join our growing team.

The candidate would be responsible for working directly with the Media Production’s Director and will be responsible for creating and editing recordings, setting up equipment in studio and at events, following client specifications, and meeting project deadlines.

You should have excellent time management and show up on schedule for studio sessions and live gigs.

To be successful as an audio engineer, you should have a discerning ear and be able to identify what sounds good.

Outstanding candidates are knowledgeable about audio equipment, editing, able to follow written and verbal instructions, and consistently deliver superb results.

The Center for Information Technology (CIT) / Media Production Electronic Technician/Audio Engineer’s role is to support the multimedia needs for Hampton University.

We are searching for a reliable, detail-orientated audio engineer to join our growing team.

The candidate would be responsible for working directly with the Media Production’s Director and will be responsible for creating and editing recordings, setting up equipment in studio and at events, following client specifications, and meeting project deadlines.

You should have excellent time management and show up on schedule for studio sessions and live gigs.

To be successful as an audio engineer, you should have a discerning ear and be able to identify what sounds good.

Outstanding candidates are knowledgeable about audio equipment, editing, able to follow written and verbal instructions, and consistently deliver superb results.

Understanding client briefs and selecting the appropriate sound and mixing equipment for the project Communicating with clients and coordinating with other staff members to ensure deadlines are met and projects are completed to specifications Editing, mixing, and manipulating recorded and live sound Setting up equipment safely and on time Designing audio systems and advising clients on equipment purchases Testing and troubleshooting equipment regularly, and replacing any faulty components Fixing and enhancing sound at live events Collaborating and networking with other Audio Engineers and professionals in the field Participating in training opportunities and constantly finding new ways to improve skills All other duties as assigned

• Understanding client briefs and selecting the appropriate sound and mixing equipment for the project
• Communicating with clients and coordinating with other staff members to ensure deadlines are met and projects are completed to specifications
• Editing, mixing, and manipulating recorded and live sound
• Setting up equipment safely and on time
• Designing audio systems and advising clients on equipment purchases
• Testing and troubleshooting equipment regularly, and replacing any faulty components
• Fixing and enhancing sound at live events
• Collaborating and networking with other Audio Engineers and professionals in the field
• Participating in training opportunities and constantly finding new ways to improve skills
• All other duties as assigned

BS/BA in Communication or related field is preferred. May substitute the equivalent of education, technical certifications or training, or related work experience and a high school diploma. Proven two (2) years’ experience required Certificate in audio technology or similar recommended Practical experience with sound equipment Superb ear for sound Ability to work under pressure and remain calm to address issues Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills Professional self-starter with a growth mindset

• BS/BA in Communication or related field is preferred. May substitute the equivalent of education, technical certifications or training, or related work experience and a high school diploma.
• Proven two (2) years’ experience required
• Certificate in audio technology or similar recommended
• Practical experience with sound equipment
• Superb ear for sound
• Ability to work under pressure and remain calm to address issues
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Professional self-starter with a growth mindset

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees and part-time employees who regularly work 20 hours or more per week including health care, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, legal insurance, accident, critical illness, hospitalization, tuition remission, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. To learn more details, visit our website: https://home.hamptonu.edu/hr/benefits/ .