- Location
- Strathcona Music, Canada
- Type
- Part-time
- Department
- IT
- Education
- High School
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Workday
Description
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Hiring Unit:
Schulich School of Music - Department of Music Research - DDMAL
Position Summary:
Assist the recording engineer and research team in preparing and running recording sessions for the LinkedMusic research project.
Typical Functions:
- Help with equipment setup and teardown, including stands, risers and cables;
- Assist with microphone placement for choir and ensemble sessions;
- Set up monitoring and perform basic equipment checks and troubleshooting;
- Monitor levels and keep a session log;
- Back up and transfer files and label recordings and metadata following project conventions;
- Transport and store equipment;
- Support participants and performers during sessions.
Qualifying skills and abilities:
- Hands-on experience with microphones, audio interfaces and a DAW;
- Experience with live or ensemble recording, ideally choirs or vocal groups;
- Familiarity with McGill's on-campus recording spaces and equipment;
- Good organization, reliability and documentation habits;
- Good communication and teamwork;
- Ability to follow procedures and to lift and carry equipment;
- Availability for sessions scheduled around ensemble rehearsals.
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Knowledge of English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level #4 on a scale of 0-4.
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This position is covered by the AMUSE collective agreement.
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