Total 4 job vacancies by Berklee College of Music

Job Description:

Berklee College of Music invites applications for a full-time faculty member in the Contemporary Writing and Production Department.

The Contemporary Writing and Production Department includes 35 faculty members who provide specialized instruction in composition, orchestration, arranging, and production techniques, focusing on contemporary music styles and music technology tools. The department serves over 560 students in the contemporary writing and production major, the writing for television and new media specialization, and the Mediterranean music minor, as well as serving all students at Berklee College of Music in the arranging core courses.

The ideal candidate is an experienced music producer and a dedicated teacher and educator who will actively contribute to the department and the Berklee community, fostering an inclusive learning space that supports all students regardless of their background and identity. This full-time position reports to the chair of Contemporary Writing and Production in the Professional Writing and Music Technology Division.

Responsibilities:

Primary responsibilities for this position include:

• Teaching upper-level music production courses in the Contemporary Writing and Production major that incorporate advanced production techniques and current music technology tools in a variety of contemporary music styles, with an emphasis on hybrid production, mixing, and writer-producer collaborations in professional studio environments;

• Working one-on-one with senior CWP students as they prepare their writing and production graduation portfolio and transition to their professional careers in the music industry;

• Supervising recording sessions of student projects as part of the course requirements focusing on developing students’ leadership skills;

• Contribute to the department’s constant curriculum development to reflect the changes in the music industry.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Significant past and current professional experience as an active music producer in a variety of contemporary music styles, with an emphasis on hybrid production and remote collaboration in professional environments;

• High-level skills in music technology using Pro Tools and other current Digital Audio Workstations, as well as mixing and advanced music production tools;

• Teaching experience in music production and/or music technology;

• Master’s Degree in Music or equivalent professional experience;

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;

• A willingness to adhere to a structured curriculum and to develop course content and supplemental materials;

• An interest in working in a diverse workplace with a multicultural multi-talented student body.

Start date:

This is a full-time teaching position with a 9-month commitment (Fall and Spring semesters) and a renewable contract. The start date is September 1, 2024. Compensation is commensurate with professional experience.

Submission process:

Electronic applications only. Candidates should submit the following materials in PDF format at berklee.edu/jobs. All materials should be addressed to the attention of Amparo Edo Biol, Chair of Contemporary Writing and Production at Berklee College of Music, and uploaded to the resume/cover letter section of the application. 

Please submit:

• A letter of application that addresses the candidate’s qualifications;

• A current curriculum vitae;

• Links to websites or online resources that are representative samples of the candidate’s work, including audio/video samples.

• Name and contact information for at least three professional references.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. This search will remain open for submissions until the position is filled.

Berklee is committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

 

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at Berklee: 

We support an inclusive workplace where everyone excels based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.  Berklee affirms that inequality is detrimental to our faculty, staff, students, and the communities we serve. Our goal is to make lasting change through our actions. Berklee is committed to providing fair and equitable consideration of all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, age, national origin, place of birth, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or status as a member of the armed forces or veteran of the armed forces, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

As part of this commitment, Berklee will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources Team at hroperations@Berklee.edu or call 617-747-2375.

Berklee is committed to increasing the diversity of our institution, community, and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.

*Currently enrolled Berklee students are not permitted to apply for staff or faculty positions.*

Employee Type:

Faculty

Job Description:

Notice of Filing of Application for Permanent Employment Certification

Notice is hereby provided that Berklee College of Music intends to file an Application for Permanent Employment Certification with the U.S. Department of Labor for the position of Audio Visual Post Production Manager.

The Duties of the Audio Visual Post Production Manager are as follows:

• Manage the Berklee Online post production team and process. Maintain the highest level of professional audio and video production quality, striving for unparalleled video production results that push the envelope and industry expectations for audio, video, and media creation. All of the content recorded is for music education and requires a musical background to meet the needs of Berklee courses.
• Manage whole band recording sessions including running sound for studio recording and audio recording resource management and direction.
• Contribute to arranging and creating material used in music courses including examples of musical styles such as Jazz, etc. performed by students and professors. Fully involved in overseeing and editing recorded material for the course. 90% of courses at Berklee involve examples of live music, performed by either the professor, students, or entire band.
• Updating whole audio system to record musicians and music lessons
• Manager of post production- assists in video recordings running sound- train post production team to run sound for all video shoots. Training other editors on the production team to be able to record music.
• Work collaboratively with video producers, musicians, performers, editors, stakeholders, etc., to take projects from conception to completion.
• Quality assurance and attention to detail in creating and reviewing personal and team work including an emphasis on reviewing recorded music and performances for content accuracy around educational music concepts.
• Oversee audio visual content creation at Berklee Online with an emphasis on ensuring technical accuracy and educational effectiveness of all media created.
• Lead by example and train video team members and project stakeholders on Berklee Online’s approved post-production and file management workflows, as well as training and managing student employees as needed.
• Create, own, and update workflow best practice documents as needed to clearly communicate processes and expectations to the team around post production, audio recording, and educational best practices for content and media creation.
• Organize and track assets with project management and digital asset management best practices in a shared workflow environment.
• Work with the Audio Visual Production Manager and Senior Director of Brand Strategy to oversee master video scheduling documents and processes to ensure coordination of resources between teams.
• Work with the Senior Director of Brand Strategy and Berklee Online’s senior leadership to strategically balance video production bandwidth with organizational needs.
• Maintain the video team's ProMax SAN as well as all tools and technology related to the proper operation of the video post production process at Berklee Online.
• Oversee audio recording pre-production and production, finding the best way to record audio in studio and on location.
• Plan and execute on technical audio recording setups to properly record vocal performances and instruments (guitars, pianos, ensembles, etc.).
• Professional audio editing utilizing DAWs (ProTools, Logic).
• Manage audio equipment and technology, including identifying, budgeting, purchasing, cataloging, and maintaining equipment.
• Professional nonlinear editing (NLE) with Adobe Premiere Pro and experience with the entire Adobe Creative Cloud toolset (Photoshop, After Effects, Encoder, etc.) including advanced understanding of audio mixing, color correction, and graphics creation.
• Assist with video production and audio recording as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Music Production, Audio Recording or another related music field, 3 years of experience in Music Production, Audio Recording, or another related music field, or any music production occupation meeting the special requirements below

* Will also accept foreign bachelor's degree (4 years of postsecondary education) from an accredited music school.

Special Requirements:

• High level of with and an advanced knowledge of all areas of audio recording and post production, including audio recording best practices, studio audio recording, on location audio recording, and audio mixing including the proper setup and operation of audio equipment.
• High level of excellent video post-production experience including knowledge of video editing, color correction, video compression, and online distribution.
• High level of professional experience with audio recording and music production tools and editing utilizing ProTools, or similar software.
• High level of professional audio and video editing experience with Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Creative Cloud Suite tools, and Tele stream ScreenFlow.
• Demonstrated excellence in project and/or team management experience with a focus on music education projects using shared collaborative approaches and tools such as AirTable, Frame.io, and/or other similar software.
• High level of experience with and an advanced knowledge of music theory, music business, and music production technologies.
• Demonstrated excellence in developing creative projects and an understanding of the entire creative process from ideation to distribution especially in relation to key creative and accessibility requirements for online music education.

*EXPERIENCE MAY BE GAINED CONCURRENTLY.

**UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, DEMONSTRATED EXPERIENCE IS EQUIVALENT TO AT LEAST 6 MONTHS OF WORK EXPERIENCE.

Please email resume and cover letter to kstone@berklee.edu. No calls please.

Rate of Pay: $85,940.00 per year

Place of Employment: 855 Boylston St, 3rd Floor, Boston, MA 02215

*Employee is required to be based in the Boston area and work onsite as needed. Employee may work remotely from within a normal commuting distance of the onsite work address.

This notice is being posted in connection with the filing of an application for Permanent Employment Certification for the position of Audio Visual Post Production Manager. Any person may provide documentary evidence bearing on the application to the Certifying Officer, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Office of Foreign Labor Certification, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Room N-5311, Washington, DC 20210.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

 

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at Berklee: 

We support an inclusive workplace where everyone excels based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.  Berklee affirms that inequality is detrimental to our faculty, staff, students, and the communities we serve. Our goal is to make lasting change through our actions. Berklee is committed to providing fair and equitable consideration of all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, age, national origin, place of birth, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or status as a member of the armed forces or veteran of the armed forces, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

As part of this commitment, Berklee will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources Team at hroperations@Berklee.edu or call 617-747-2375.

Berklee is committed to increasing the diversity of our institution, community, and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.

*Currently enrolled Berklee students are not permitted to apply for staff or faculty positions.*

Employee Type:

Staff

Job Description:

OVERVIEW:
Under the leadership of the Senior Concert Producer in Communications and Marketing, the Berklee Presents team conceives, designs, produces, and provides creative and musical direction of the highest artistic caliber for an annual series of flagship interdisciplinary concerts and events featuring student talent from the College and Conservatory community, including Singers Showcase, the Great American Songbook, the commencement concert, convocation, Amplify Berklee, and more. With global cast sizes ranging from 80 to 200 students, possessing a wide array of skill, talent, and diversity, the productions promote Berklee’s mission and identity, embody curricular and programmatic innovation, and support institutional enrollment, experiential learning, retention, and advancement goals.

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Production Manager is responsible for ensuring that concert production elements for all Berklee Presents performances under the leadership of the Senior Concert Producer, are implemented and executed at the highest possible musical pedagogy, creative, operational, and technical standards in an academic setting. As a critical core member of the production team, the Production Manager executes a range of musical, production, and operational day-to-day support for artistic programming, including performances, rehearsals, sectionals, auditions, casting calls, production meetings, and special events. This role creates a safe and inspiring environment for students to achieve their musical and creative potential and ensures that each student has an exceptional musical journey.

The Production Manager collaborates with the members of the faculty, staff, and student production team, and closely partners with the offices of concert operations, events planning, student affairs, communications and marketing, and institutional advancement to coordinate season scheduling, venue and rehearsal room booking and usage, audio-visual in-house and vendor relationships, and financial support to the team including managing event contracts, invoices, and budgets for operations. The Production Manager’s responsibilities and those of the entire Berklee Presents team share a common mission of fostering excellence in performance and learning while promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. A willingness to work occasional long or unconventional hours, including nights and weekends as rehearsal and performance schedule requires.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work directly with the Senior Concert Producer and creative team to bring together all aspects of the music and interdisciplinary components within a production, ensuring smooth running from the first rehearsal to the final curtain call

• Provide support to the producer, musical director, and student performers during instrumental sectionals and concert element transitions to uphold the musical/artistic integrity and consistency of quality throughout the production

• Assist the Berklee Presents team with the recruitment and allocation of musicians in the band, as well as accompanists for rehearsals, developing a complete understanding of the instrumental components of the show

• Create the prompt book containing the production's sound, lighting, and set cues, as well as other vital information, and convey the director's wishes to the audio-visual team and stage crew

• Formulate rehearsal requirements for the academic year with the Senior Concert Producer, understanding which cast members need to be there, and what the directors expect to accomplish at each rehearsal

• Attend on-campus rehearsals, sectionals, and performances in order to provide support, mentorship, and quality control feedback to the Berklee Presents team and the student cast

• Take cast, blocking, and prop notes for the producer and director during weekly rehearsals and sectionals, confirming tempos/tempo variations and all score notes for the band and stage crew

• Serve as a hub of communication between the cast and production team, incorporating musical score and cue sheet tracking changes as they are made throughout the pre-production process, collaborating with the arranging team, track producers, arranging supervisor, musical directors, and stage management team, to ensure they remain in sync, and distributing these changes to the relevant cast members

• Deputize for the Senior Concert Producer, when necessary, during their absence or at the request of the Senior Concert Producer should they be unavailable

• Coordinate the audition and callback process, including as necessary promoting auditions, liaising with marketing and communications, developing audition schedules, and supporting the faculty audition panel

• Organize, catalog, and maintain both the physical and digital music library for Berklee Presents productions

• Establish effective processes for student cast scheduling and communication of show schedules, advances, and day sheets, including the updating of systems that ensure the secure storage of students’ FERPA-protected data

• Manage the Senior Concert Producer recording studio, audio equipment inventory, and recording session calendar

• Assist in backstage management during rehearsals and concerts, ensuring that everyone is ready for curtain and in the wings in time for their entrances, and calling technical cues to the crew over a wireless headset

• Serve as the administrative lead to establish work-flow and organization of team files and shared drive databases

• Develop and sustain professional relationships and collaborate internally and externally for the benefit of the team

• Act as an appointed liaison to the communications and marketing department, ensuring clear communication between teams, and helping the Berklee Present team to thrive interdepartmentally

• Partner with Academic Scheduling to book a variety of fit-for-purpose ensemble spaces and classrooms to support weekly instrumental and dance sectionals, blocking sessions, and full cast rehearsals

• Assist with rehearsal room setup and secure required technology support for team meetings and production rehearsals, including the acquisition of specialist instruments from Percussion Services and Academic Technology

• Act as a point of contact within the team for queries and administrative needs for cast members and creatives

• Assist the Senior Concert Producer in the hiring, onboarding, and management of Student Employees

• Author digital credits on Hub as a content editor, ensuring the most updated instrumentation and performer names, and compile and draft copy for printed concert programs prior to proofing and publication in print, online, and promotion

• Coordinate cast and crew dinner during the dress rehearsal

• Undertake administrative tasks as required to support the Berklee Presents team

• Other duties within the scope of the job description above may be assigned
   

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 

•  Demonstrated ability to work with musicians, performing artists, and creative production teams in interdisciplinary settings and in fast-paced, dynamic, fluid work environments 

• Extensive knowledge of contemporary commercial music, passion for the performing arts, and a good musical ear are essential 

• Thorough knowledge of instrumentation, ensemble configurations and section seating, as well as industry best practices for auditioning and rehearsing student musicians and performers, including adherence to principles of fairness and sensitivity in all matters 

• Knowledge of MIDI orchestration and sample libraries to improve arrangers MIDI sketches of arrangements

• Strong situational awareness of teaching and mentoring strategies that allow for the full range of ability and learning styles in each cast, particularly taking into account the learning needs of neurodivergent students and for accessibility resources and accommodations 

• Live sound experience operating digital and analog consoles, multi-channel monitor systems

• Well-developed communication skills with an approachable, diplomatic, and professional manner, and with the ability to effectively communicate information to relevant internal and external stakeholders in a variety of forms

• High level of interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity, and sound judgment to handle sensitive and confidential situations with maturity, honesty, integrity, and discretion

• Must have strong project management skills, ability to think strategically and possess the ability to establish and juggle priorities, manage shifting priorities, multitask, and handle numerous time-sensitive projects with multiple competing deadlines and work priorities while maintaining a flexible approach in delivering work outcomes

• Highly organized, excellent attention to detail, and excels at time management skills

• Ability to work effectively as a team player as well as independently.

• Flexibility in dealing with changes and ambiguities, with the confidence to make difficult decisions

• Excellent proofreading skills, exceptional attention to detail and follow through

• Bachelor’s Degree in music preferred, or equivalent experience

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in the performing arts industry, ideally in a music assistant, production assistant, and/or stage crew role

DESIRABLE ATTRIBUTES:

• Passion, enthusiasm, and ability to motivate and inspire students

• Excellent work ethic with great attitude

• Reliable, punctual, and diligent

• Proactive, forward thinking

• Appreciation for and understanding of the exacting needs of musicians, professional artists, and guest artists

• Capable of graciously synthesizing, incorporating, and providing constructive feedback

• Able to take direction and seek clarity when needed

• Empathetic and calm demeanor under pressure

• Resourcefulness to find required information.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• High level of computer literacy and proficiency skills in music notation software programs such as Finale, Sibelius and DAWs ProTools and LogicProX

• Fluency in Google Drive, Microsoft Office Suite, and Dropbox software

• Adobe Creative Cloud experience, a plus

• Experience with project management tool such as Asana, a plus 

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

 

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at Berklee: 

We support an inclusive workplace where everyone excels based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.  Berklee affirms that inequality is detrimental to our faculty, staff, students, and the communities we serve. Our goal is to make lasting change through our actions. Berklee is committed to providing fair and equitable consideration of all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, age, national origin, place of birth, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or status as a member of the armed forces or veteran of the armed forces, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

As part of this commitment, Berklee will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources Team at hroperations@Berklee.edu or call 617-747-2375.

Berklee is committed to increasing the diversity of our institution, community, and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.

*Currently enrolled Berklee students are not permitted to apply for staff or faculty positions.*

Employee Type:

Staff

Job Description:

Under the broad supervision of the Director of Video Services, the Temp Video Production Manager is responsible for assisting with the management of video production for a high volume of varied and dynamic concerts and events both on and off the Berklee Boston campus. The Temp Video Production Manager works together with the Video Services team and with the other production departments to record video, implement creative stage designs and run video cues. This role works in venues across campus, in the video production suite, and in office settings to direct, capture, stream and edit video footage for a variety of clients and uses.

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree required. 
• 3+ years demonstrated experience in video operations, including a thorough knowledge of cameras, recorders, video switchers, streaming protocols, signal distribution and projection.
• Strong technical skills to provide a working knowledge of the design, maintenance and upgrade, and operation of video equipment in a wide variety of settings and usage.
• Understanding of safety protocols and standards applicable to event production.   
• Demonstrated knowledge and competence in use of applicable software for video editing, video cueing

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE:

Video Production and Design

• Direct the video recording process. Recordings can be anything from a single camera to 8 cameras, PTZ’s, green screen, live switching, in venues or in a studio.
• Playback video content in live cued scenarios. Familiarity with software such as Qlab, Resolume, other playback and video mapping software is desirable, as well as an understanding of projection and LED screen technologies.
• Assist with the video design for staged events.
• Assist with installation, configuration, and maintenance of video equipment

Video Editing and Data Management

• Assist with creation of custom content for use in live and streamed scenarios (video effects, lower thirds, backgrounds..)
• Assist with editing recorded content for quality control and distribution
• Assist with collection and storage of video and audio files

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a positive, even-tempered attitude. Ability to exercise proper action and attitude in handling incidents and the pressure and demands of the live entertainment industry.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies, legal issues and safety standards in the industry.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervision of student employees in Video Services department working on events and projects

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Shared office space
• Will work in multiple and diverse performance venues throughout the Berklee campus and occasionally off campus.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

 

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at Berklee: 

We support an inclusive workplace where everyone excels based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.  Berklee affirms that inequality is detrimental to our faculty, staff, students, and the communities we serve. Our goal is to make lasting change through our actions. Berklee is committed to providing fair and equitable consideration of all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, age, national origin, place of birth, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or status as a member of the armed forces or veteran of the armed forces, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

As part of this commitment, Berklee will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources Team at hroperations@Berklee.edu or call 617-747-2375.

Berklee is committed to increasing the diversity of our institution, community, and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.

*Currently enrolled Berklee students are not permitted to apply for staff or faculty positions.*

Employee Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)