USC - Sound Equipment Specialist

Sound Engineer is needed in Los Angeles, United States.

Client: USC

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Contract: undefined

Job Description

USC’s School of Cinematic Arts is seeking a Sound Equipment Specialist to join its Digital Media & Technology group. The School is the premier institution for the study of cinematic arts and operates on the cutting edge of media production technology. The Sound Equipment Specialist will supervise and operate the school’s Sound Equipment Center, which includes purchasing, maintaining, and repairing on-set production audio equipment for classes and student productions. Responsibilities include managing check-in/check-out procedures, hiring and training student workers, and collaborating with faculty and staff to determine the best equipment for curriculum needs.

Responsibilities

• The operation, maintenance, and repair of specialized and/or state-of-the-art audio equipment.
• Building audio production kits optimized by use-case.
• Inventory and check-in/check-out of audio equipment.
• Providing technical guidance and direction to faculty, staff, and student workers.
• Operation of recording systems by Sound Devices, Zaxcom, etc.
• Upkeep of wireless lavalier systems by Sony, Sennheiser, etc.
• Knowledge of additional production sound systems like timecode, smart slates, IFB, etc.
• Researching and procuring needed equipment, tools, parts, and/or materials; maintaining vendor contacts and technical documentation as needed.
• Assisting with training and supervising student workers.
• Creating procedures and documentation, and communicating and verifying procedures with classes.
• Organizing inventory of equipment and maintaining a safe and clean environment in the Sound Equipment Center.
• Performing other related duties as assigned or requested.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree, or combined experience/education as a substitute for minimum education.
• 3 years of experience in on-set production audio or at a sound equipment rental house.
• Knowledge of on-set microphones and boom operation, and troubleshooting skills with production audio equipment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 6 years of experience in on-set production audio or at a rental house conducting audio equipment maintenance and repairs.

Salary and Additional Information

The salary range for this position is $82K - $93K. When extending an offer of employment, the University considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s experience, education, key skills, internal equity, and external market considerations.

USC employees may qualify for public service student loan forgiveness (PSLF).

Equal Opportunity Statement

USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC will consider all qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring ordinance. Reasonable accommodations are provided to applicants and employees with disabilities.