Recording Engineer
Reports To: VP, Engineering
Position Type: Full Time, Exempt
Salary Range: $59,000-$65,000 Annually, commensurate with experience
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Position Description
Cincinnati Public Radio (CPR) seeks a qualified candidate to capture, mix, and produce and edit high-quality audio recordings in the new CPR multi-million-dollar state-of-the-art recording studio and remote venues such as Cincinnati Music Hall. The primary objective is to achieve optimal sound quality and ensure that the recorded material meets the artistic vision and technical standards set by musicians, producers, or directors.
Cincinnati Public Radio stations have been trusted members of the greater Cincinnati community for more than 60 years. Join an award-winning team that works to build connections, make a difference in the lives of listeners and non-listeners alike, to create a unique community that is informed, involved and inspired.
Primary Responsibilities:
Recording Studio
- Collaborate closely with musicians, vocalists, and producers to understand their creative vision and technical requirements for the recording. Translate artistic direction into technical decisions, such as choosing appropriate microphones, adjusting levels, and applying effects to achieve the desired sonic result.
- Apply sound engineering techniques to capture clean, balanced, and high-quality audio recordings with attention to details like dynamics, tonal balance, and spatial imaging. Address technical challenges and troubleshooting issues that may arise during recording sessions to ensure smooth workflow.
- Utilize mixing skills to balance individual tracks, apply equalization, dynamics processing, and effects to create a cohesive and polished final mix. Perform editing tasks, such as comparing takes, correcting timing issues, and cleaning up audio recordings as needed.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, coordinating recording schedules, and ensuring that all necessary resources are available for each session.
- Work within budget constraints for recording projects, ensuring cost-effective use of resources. Delivery of completed recordings within agreed-upon timelines, meeting project deadlines.
- Collaborate with audio post-production teams for tasks such as mixing, mastering, and finalizing recordings for release.
- Be versatile in working across different music genres and styles, adapting recording techniques to suit the unique characteristics of each project.
- Responsible for maintaining equipment inventory of CPR recording studio.
- Assist in preparing and training personnel on proper techniques and uses of recording equipment.
- Responsible for ensuring contracts and rights for recorded material are in writing. Ensure that CPR is legally protected as it relates to recordings, productions, and broadcast of performances.
- Archiving recordings as requested by client and CPR.
- Ability to manage all aspects of a recording studio including studio tours, booking, recording, producing, creating project billing, and duplicating materials.
- Schedule the tuning of the CPR pianos to meet the client’s needs.
Remote Recordings
- Available and willing to coordinate or assist with remote recordings, as assigned.
- Coordinate with clients to accommodate requirements, schedules, and transport equipment for remote recordings, as assigned.
Other Duties
- Stay informed about advancements in recording technology and industry trends, incorporating new tools and techniques to enhance the recording process.
- Assist in the installation and troubleshooting of new and used studio broadcast equipment. Aid in design, specifications and software updates for studio recording equipment.
- Produce broadcast promos, cue sheets and upload completed projects to be broadcast to automation system, as assigned.
- Supporting other departments with audio recordings and production designated for use on-air, on-line, multi-media CD’s, live broadcasts, and other station related projects, as assigned.
- Perform other duties, as assigned.
Desired Skills and Qualifications:
- Degree in music production, media production, engineering, or similar degree or equivalent experience.
- Experience as a recording engineer.
- Understanding of Cincinnati Public Radio’s programming and belief in our mission and vision.
- Excellent organizational skills. Able to pay attention to detail and meet deadlines.
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong self-starter, able to take initiative and work independently.
- Ability to work with a diverse and creative team.
CPR is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. Minority/female/non-binary/disability PWDNET/veteran/prior justice system involvement are encouraged to apply.
Submit resume, cover letter and portfolio at https://jobapply.page.link/zNwWY. Applications are accepted until the position is filled.
