Studio Operations and Support Consultant

Job Description:

Berklee College of Music is seeking a passionate and technically skilled Studio Operations and Support Consultant to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the Studio Operations and Support Manager, this role is pivotal in ensuring smooth operation and technical support across our state-of-the-art recording studios and production suites, serving thousands of students, faculty, and visiting artists.

At Berklee, we foster a creative, innovative, and student-centered environment where mission-driven work thrives. Our commitment to work-life balance, diversity, and inclusion fuels a culture that supports your growth while inspiring you to empower our community’s artistic expression and technological excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide in-person, remote, and on-call technical support for a wide range of specialized audio equipment, music technology software, and audiovisual systems.

• Assist faculty and students during classes, recording sessions, events, and ensemble performances, ensuring minimal disruption and optimal studio operation.

• Monitor and test systems proactively; troubleshoot and escalate technical issues to appropriate teams.

• Collaborate on technology upgrades and new installations, including semesterly project work to improve facilities.

• Supervise, train, and mentor a team of 50 student Studio Assistants, ensuring adherence to policies and quality service delivery.

• Manage equipment check-outs, maintain accurate usage records, and audit security logs to protect valuable resources.

• Coordinate scheduling with the Booking Office and facilitate orientation sessions to onboard new users.
   

Who We’re Looking For:
Candidates should have a B.M. in Music Production and Engineering or a related music technology field, plus 1-2 years of experience in a commercial recording facility. Experience in higher education or online education settings is a plus. Proficiency with DAWs like Pro Tools, Logic Pro, and Ableton Live, alongside knowledge of analog and digital consoles (Neve, SSL, API), is essential. Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills are key to success.

Why Berklee?
Berklee is a hub for creativity and innovation, empowering students and staff alike. Our inclusive community values respect, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer flexible scheduling, professional development opportunities, and a range of benefits designed to support your well-being and work-life balance. Join us to contribute to a mission-driven institution dedicated to advancing the future of music and arts education.

Hiring Range: $26.00 - $27.81/hr; salary dependent on relevant experience and education.
Please visit the Berklee Benefits page for a complete listing of the benefits.

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 [email protected] or call 617-747-2375.

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