Sound & Media Manager

Opening Details

The Sound and Media Manager will plan and implement sound and video elements in support of academic and professional events, as part of a production team. The position also plays a critical role in supervising student and overhire employees, advising professional and student designers, and maintaining/improving equipment resources.

The Sound and Media Manager will support the mission of the college to provide a nurturing educational environment. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community and strongly encourage candidates from underrepresented groups or who have experience working with a broadly diverse student population to apply.


Responsibilities

Working closely with faculty, production staff, students, and overhire employees, the Sound and Media Manager is responsible for these primary duties:

• Gather and process information necessary for support of events
• Advise on methods, processes, and equipment in support of artistic goals
• Lead installation, tuning, and operation of sound and video equipment; overseeing work of various staff, student, and temporary workers to deliver projects on schedule
• Test, maintain, repair, and acquire appropriate sound and video equipment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of directly applicable experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Excellent time management skills with experience supporting multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to mix live performance of various complexities
• Experience with software such as QLab and audio mixing, recording, and editing
• Able to work with diverse people, of all abilities, and interpret artistic requirements that can be well-defined or ambiguous

This position is a full-time, 10-month, regular exempt appointment with full benefits. Some night and weekend hours are involved in this position and the position is not eligible for remote work.

Application review will begin on August 30, 2022, and will continue until the position is filled. Pay range is from $53,000 to $63,000, commensurate with experience. Job band 2-E. Please visit https://staff-careers.williams.edu/ to apply - all applications will be reviewed by a human!


Conditions of Employment

Employment at Williams is contingent on the verification of background information submitted by the applicant, including the completion of a criminal record check, and education when applicable. COVID-19 vaccination with booster or approved exemption and participation in our testing program is required as a condition of employment at Williams.


Equal Employment Opportunity

Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn and thrive. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please feel free to contact us via phone at (413) 597-2681 or email at hr@williams.edu.