Casual Recording Engineer

Welcome to West Liberty University!  

Mission Statement:

West Liberty University is a public university with a rich history of providing students with a comprehensive education from undergraduate to graduate degrees.  Through experiential learning and personalized support, we empower students toward scholarly exploration, creative expression, and economic opportunity.

The Opportunity:

West Liberty University is seeking applications for a Part-time, on-call Recording Engineer. The Department of Music & Theatre seeks to hire freelance Recording Engineers to run sessions in our recording studio on a temporary contractual basis. Please submit a resume and at least one letter of recommendation. Experience with Pro Tools software is required. Successful candidates will undergo an orientation in the studio prior to working any sessions. 

NOTE: This is a Part-Time Temporary Position

Essential Functions of the position: 

• Recording engineers at WLU are expected to run every aspect of a recording session they are assigned to and follow all studio, department, and university procedures


• Duties include, but are not necessarily limited to, audio recording, tracking, signal processing, mixing, and mastering.

Education & Experience Requirements: 

•  Recording engineers at WLU are required to have a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Technology from WLU, a bachelor's degree in audio engineering (or similar) from a different university, or significant professional experience as determined by the current music technology faculty member(s) at West Liberty University following an interview. 

Skills/Abilities: 

• Required proficiencies: ProTools software, the care and use of microphones and microphone-related equipment, the proper use and maintenance of all studio equipment including, but not limited to, cables, patchbays, preamps, direct boxes, computers, monitors, displays, hard drives, and instruments.


• Preferred skills: Mixing and post-production.

Why you should apply:   

Free use of the Wellness facilities and free admission into all WLU events with your employee Topper Card.  

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West Liberty University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all interested individuals.  Individuals who need assistance in the application process may contact Human Resources at [email protected]. 

West Liberty University does not sponsor work visas.  Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Successfully passing a background screening report is required for final employment. 

West Liberty University is a tobacco free campus.