Assistant Head of Education at Mastering.com

Head of Education Responsibilities Curriculum & Content Strategy Lead the vision, development, and implementation of comprehensive and continuously updated educational programs, including courses, certifications (like "The Reverse Engineer"), and membership content, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and student career outcomes. Oversee the pedagogical strategy, particularly Mastering.com's "Reverse Methodology" (starting with mastering before mixing and production), ensuring all lessons reflect the core philosophy of a results-driven, full-stack audio education. Direct the content creation lifecycle for all new lessons and courses, from instructional design and scriptwriting to production readiness, leveraging internal expertise and external industry professionals. Analyze student performance data and industry trends to inform curriculum improvements, ensuring content remains relevant, cutting-edge, and highly effective for developing pro-level skills. Instructional Leadership & Mentorship Establish and maintain high standards for instructional quality and student experience across all educational offerings, including self-paced courses, live virtual events, and mentorship sessions. Manage, train, and mentor the team of professional audio engineers and educators who serve as course instructors and student mentors, ensuring consistency and effectiveness in their guidance and feedback. Develop systems for assessing and evaluating the impact of the curriculum and the effectiveness of teaching methodologies, implementing necessary adjustments to maximize student success rates and retention. Foster a strong, positive, and results-oriented community culture within the platform, encouraging peer-to-peer learning and professional networking. Platform Management & Compliance Collaborate with product and technology teams to optimize the Learning Management System (LMS) and digital learning tools, ensuring a seamless, engaging, and technically sound educational delivery platform. Manage the educational budget and resources, ensuring cost-effective development and deployment of high-quality content and mentorship services. Ensure educational programs meet internal quality benchmarks and any relevant external industry standards or expectations for a leading music production education provider.

Music Producer / Audio Engineer at Drift Audio

Music Production & Creative Direction Lead the creative development of assigned music projects from concept through final arrangement, providing hands-on input on songwriting, composition, arrangement, and sound design. Manage and direct recording sessions, providing clear guidance to vocalists and instrumentalists to capture the highest quality performances. Source and manage all necessary creative assets, including virtual instruments, samples, and external session musicians, to meet the project's artistic vision. II. Audio Engineering & Technical Execution Execute all phases of post-production for team projects, including mixing and mastering, to ensure a polished, professional, and commercially competitive final product. Maintain and optimize the team's technical workflow, ensuring high standards for session organization, file management, and quality control. Ensure technical compliance with all distribution and platform specifications (e.g., loudness standards, file formats) for final delivery. III. Collaboration & Team Contribution Actively collaborate with the other three team members to provide constructive feedback on their projects, contribute ideas, and maintain a consistent, high-quality audio aesthetic for the Drift Audio brand. Participate in strategic planning regarding project timelines, resource allocation, and technical best practices for the entire team's workflow.