Audio Engineer

2 weeks ago

Aspen Hill, Maryland, United States Aspen Music Festival & School Full time

Audio Engineers are members of the Edgar Stanton Audio Recording Center (ESARC) team. This team records most performances for the eight-week summer festival, provides live sound reinforcement for concerts, and assists with livestreamed events. ESARC staff work under the supervision of the Director of Audio and Media Production and under the Head of Live Audio on live sound calls.   

Responsibities

  •  Record a wide variety of performing ensembles encompassing symphonic orchestras, recitals, chamber ensembles, operas and choral groups, and new music ensembles in a variety of Festival venues. 
  • Provide live sound reinforcement at festival venues including work installing speaker systems, patching inputs, managing wireless frequencies, and mixing at front of house and monitor consoles. 
  • Participate in livestreamed video production of concerts, including camera operation, score reading, graphics and stream monitoring. 

Requirements

  •  Engineers should have experience and training in recording and editing classical music and/or providing sound reinforcement for a variety of music genres.  
  • Applicants must have or be pursuing a degree in audio engineering. In lieu of a degree, 1-3 years of professional experience will be considered acceptable.  
  • A positive attitude, attention to detail, good organization and communication skills. 
  • Proficiency in Pro Tools and Reaper DAWs is preferred. Experience in multiple other DAWs will be considered. 
  • Livestreaming utilizes Aja encoders, Vimeo hosting, cameras by Canon, and BlackMagic Design switchers. 
  • A background or familiarity with classical music performance or composition is preferred.  
  • Commitment to a team effort throughout the course of the summer program, especially in high pressure environments. 
  • Ability to follow prescribed guidelines for recording and sound reinforcement.  
  • Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States, be able to lift boxes up to 50 lbs or greater weights in tandem with other crew members and have a valid driver's license.? 

Dates

June 15, 2026-August 26, 2026

Compensation

$18/hour plus housing provided by AMFS. Overtime $27/hour

Benefits include AMFS season pass and paid sick time.

Application Procedure

Please complete the online application process and attach your cover letter and resume (with?references)?where prompted. PDF format only. Applicants are encouraged to submit a stereo recording of representative classical music, no longer than 20 minutes in length, and an accompanying recording report detailing the recording process. A variety of shorter excerpts of various ensembles is preferred to long recordings. 

Please send your audio examples via any file sharing utility to  

Hiring Timeline

Application review to begin in January. Applicants who submit materials before February 9 will be given priority in the review process. Interviews will be scheduled to begin after February 9. Application to remain open until position(s) filled.

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Statement on Culture, Excellence, and Access

The AMFS is dedicated to fostering a welcoming community where every individual, regardless of background or identity, feels valued and respected. We believe that an accessible environment enriches our work, encourages innovation, and drives excellence. We are committed to continuously advancing these efforts, regularly assessing and improving our policies and practices—and remain focused on creating lasting change both within our organization and the broader classical music industry.

The AMFS does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on age, race, sex, gender, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.

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