What is the Opportunity?

Reporting to the Director, Operations, Glenn Gould School, the Recording Engineer provides technical sound engineering and recording support for a variety of performances, events, and other role-relevant endeavors at The Royal Conservatory of Music.

The incumbent of this role combines a high level of technical knowledge with critical and creative acumen to support the development of high caliber content for school use, as well as other program areas such as Marketing and Communications.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Records audio and video for various events, such as Glenn Gould School student recitals, professional recording sessions with artists and faculty, concerts ranging from chamber music to large orchestral works and other special events as required.
• Audio and video support for Glenn Gould School classes on an as-needed basis.
• Provides technical support for development/fundraising projects that utilize student recordings.
• Mastering and editing of existing audio and video content, for archival or marketing related purposes.
• Collaborates with creative teams and performers to provide input on optimal placement of performers, audio capturing devises and equipment needed to capture recordings of the highest quality possible.
• Performing other role-relevant duties as required

What We’re Looking For

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in music, with a focus on audio engineering. A Master’s degree in sound recording or a related discipline preferred.
• Demonstrated ability, via past projects, to record and master audio in a variety of settings and instruments involved.
• Demonstrated ability, via past projects, to edit video content.
• Knowledge and experience with current digital audio workstation (“DAW”) software.
• An eagerness and passion for sound engineering, ensuring skills are kept current and informed by industry trends, developments, and best practices.
• A passion for the performing arts and music industry at large.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse teams, work with stakeholders from other departments and teams, and develop realistic timelines around project deadlines and turnaround times.

Additional Information

Casual hours on a flexible schedule determined by scheduling, demand, and availability.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are asked to submit a current résumé online at www.rcmusic.com/about-us/careers-royal-conservatory. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate has been identified.

The RCM is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and the RCM’s Anti-Racism, Access and Equity Policy, accommodation will be provided at any stage of in the recruitment and selection process. Applicants are asked to make their accommodation needs known when they have been contacted for an interview.

The RCM would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for next steps will be contacted.