Performance Technology Student Technician

In order to participate in Berklee Student Employment, a student must fulfill the following requirements:

• Current student at Berklee College of Music or Boston Conservatory at Berklee.

• Enrolled at least half-time in a degree, diploma, or certificate-seeking undergraduate or graduate program. Summer is the only semester in which a student can maintain employment without being enrolled. In this case, the student must be pre-registered for the upcoming fall semester. This exception does not apply to fall or spring semesters.

• Have a valid United States Social Security Number (SSN).

• Remain in “valid” Visa status as applicable.

• A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA. Students in their first semester can work, even though they do not have an official GPA until the completion of their first semester.

• Federal Work Study student may apply.

• In good disciplinary standing.

• Must be located in the U.S.

For complete program details, please go to our website: www.berklee.edu/se.

Join the Performance Services Department’s Performance Technology team in producing the audio, video, and live streaming of all performances at the Boston Conservatory at Berklee! Our student workers develop strong skill sets in production that are applicable to all members of the artistic community. As part of Academic Affairs, we staff events in the Music, Theater, and Dance divisions, and work across the entire campus. We would love to consider your application to join our diverse and energetic team!

Primary Responsibilities

• Accomplish the video recording of Conservatory performances to be documented by the Library archive

• Facilitate the audio production of Conservatory performances, providing amplification, reinforcement, and recording services

• Produce the livestreaming of performances at the Boston Conservatory at Berklee, expanding the audience and external engagement of live performances

• Maintenance and upkeep of conservatory equipment

• Assist post-production team as needed with light audio and video editing and uploading as requested

Necessary Qualifications and Skills

• Strong communication skills

• Individual responsibility and a self-starter attitude

• Fundamental audio production techniques and practices for live mixing, with familiarity of concepts such as gain, volume, EQ, and amplification

• Fundamental video recording techniques, with familiarity of the concepts of framing, focus, and white balance/color. 

• Conceptual understanding of livestream workflow

• Fluency with common audio and video equipment, including SDI, XLR, HDMI, and 1/4’ TRS cables, dynamic and condenser microphones, and common video recording devices. 

• Conservatory applicants must have enrolled and completed C-PR 1001/Lecture "Introduction to i-Pad Media Technology," or demonstrate a thorough understanding of course topics. College students must demonstrate an equivalent level of expertise. 

• Projector operation

• Fluency in Google Office Suite

• Experience with post-production audio and video is preferred but not required.

Hourly Rate: $17.51

Hiring Manager: Luis Herrera