Music & Sound Jobs in Boston

<p>Job Description: Berklee College of Music is seeking applications for the position of Assistant Chair of the Electronic Production and Design Department. As one of the leading music technology programs in the world, Electronic Production and Design offers a curriculum that’s grounded in electronic music production, sound design, sound for visual media and immersive technologies, electronic music performance, new musical instrument design, and creative coding. We offer an undergraduate major (EPD), a Sound Design for Video Games specialization, an Electronic Digital Instrument (EDI) Principal Instrument Program, an Electronic Performance major and minor, an intermedia arts institute, and three summer programs. Our curriculum emphasizes the innovative use of technology, informed by research, creative practice, and developments in the field, preparing students for a broad range of creative and professional pathways. The Electronic Production and Design Department includes 35&#43; faculty members. Many of the faculty provide classroom instruction and directed study specifically for EPD majors, while others teach music technology courses across the college, including the core technology class that is taken by all Berklee students. The Assistant Chair will work under the direction and supervision of the Chair and serve as an academic administrator within the department. The ideal candidate will have advanced expertise in electronic music and sound design, along with significant experience in several of the following areas: emerging music technologies, contemporary electronic music production, modular synthesis, video game and immersive sound design, new musical instrument design, and creative coding. They will be a highly engaged, hands-on leader with strong managerial and...</p>

<p>Job Description: POSITION SUMMARY: The Ensemble Department is seeking a bass player to accompany students in ensemble classes. The guitarist will act as part of the "house band" for regularly scheduled Ensemble Department classes and periodic additional accompanying assignments for recitals, concerts, auditions, and special events. MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree in Music (preferred, but not required) Have a strong musical background in a wide range of styles. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Act as &#34;house band&#34; for regularly scheduled Ensemble Department classes. Participate in Ensemble and/or additional rehearsals. Accompany Visiting Artists' concerts, clinics, and workshops. Assist students and faculty during class time. Some nights/weekends may be required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: Excellent musicianship, especially the ability to groove A background in all Contemporary styles. Have complete technical command of the instrument. Sensitive to the needs of vocalists. Cultivate a supportive learning environment. Promote a climate of respect for personal and cultural differences. Value ethical behavior in all aspects of personal and professional life. Are self-critical, questioning, and committed to personal excellence and self-improvement. Demonstrate a willingness to take on big challenges and see them through. Hiring Range: The hourly rate for this role is $40 per hour. Please visit the Total Rewards page to learn more about the benefits of working at Berklee. Incomplete applications will not be considered. The position will remain open for applications until filled. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship. Diversity,...</p>

<p>Job Description: The Electronic Production and Design Department at Berklee College of Music seeks a part-time faculty member to teach Live Coding and Algorithmic Performance. This course explores programming as a creative and performative practice, enabling students to generate, manipulate, and perform music, visuals, and interactive systems through code in real time. The successful candidate will be an active practitioner with expertise in live coding, creative coding, algorithmic composition, and digital performance. They should be comfortable teaching both technical concepts and artistic applications, helping students develop coding fluency while cultivating their creative voice. This is a part-time faculty position with the opportunity to teach throughout the academic year with a renewable contract, initial appointment beginning in September, 2026. Compensation is commensurate with professional experience. Responsibilities Teach undergraduate courses in live coding and algorithmic performance. Introduce students to coding environments used in contemporary creative practice, such as SuperCollider, TidalCycles, Sonic Pi, ChucK, Max/MSP, Processing, p5.js, Hydra, or related platforms. Develop student understanding of programming concepts including sequencing, pattern generation, algorithmic composition, data structures, functions, control flow, and generative systems. Contribute to curriculum with foundational examples and exercises Guide students in the creation of original live coding performances, compositions, and interactive media projects. Demonstrate contemporary artistic and professional applications of creative coding across music, multimedia, performance, installation, and emerging technologies. Provide constructive feedback, mentorship, and assessment of...</p>

<p>Job Description: Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, is actively seeking applicants for a full time faculty position within its esteemed Electronic Production and Design department. As one of the globe's leading independent music colleges, Berklee stands as a pinnacle institution dedicated to the exploration and advancement of contemporary music. At Berklee, a vibrant community thrives, of exceptionally talented and diverse students, revered faculty members, over 500 committed staff, and a network of accomplished alumni. Berklee's commitment to arts education is reflected in the work of its students, faculty, and alumni - who have been recognized with 332 Grammy Awards, 118 Latin Grammy Awards, 31 Emmy Awards, 7 Academy Awards, and 11 Tony Awards. The Electronic Production and Design (EPD) Department at Berklee is redefining what it means to be a musician in the 21st century. We educate artists, producers, performers, technologists, designers, and innovators who combine creativity with technological fluency to push the boundaries of music and sound. Our curriculum spans music production, sound design, immersive audio, electronic performance, AI, coding, game audio, interactive media, new musical instrument design, and emerging creative technologies. The EPD Department invites applications for a full-time faculty position in the Electronic Digital Instrument (EDI) principal instrument performance program. We seek a visionary artist, performer, and educator with an established international reputation as an electronic music recording and performing artist. The ideal candidate will have a significant body of original music, a distinctive artistic voice, and a sustained record of professional performances, recordings, and creative projects that have made...</p>

<p>Job Description: POSITION SUMMARY: Reporting to the Lab Operations and Support Manager, the Lab Operations and Support Consultant provides support and technical assistance to faculty and students on an array of highly specialized audio technologies, software, equipment, and classroom systems. They perform essential functions to maintain the correct and consistent operation of the lab facilities, including inspecting equipment at the start and close of operations, assisting faculty with course technology and classroom setup, assisting students with technical and operational issues, providing effective Tier 1 and Tier 2 technical support, maintaining established protocols for logging students in and out of facilities to ensure proper inventory control and facility usage, and following up on issues either directly or through a ticketing system. They also regularly create and update end-user and internal technical documentation, perform semesterly software and hardware testing, install and configure new hardware and software, and participate in projects to implement technology upgrades and new classroom and lab technologies. These functions ensure classes, labs, rehearsals, performances, and special events operate with minimal disruption. The consultant supports a wide range of industry-standard and specialized music technologies, including digital audio workstations (DAWs), professional audio hardware, synthesizers, MIDI controllers, audio interfaces, network audio technologies (such as Dante and AVB), A/V systems, and DJ equipment. Familiarity with professional audio hardware, DJ equipment, and network audio technologies is highly desirable. Lab Operations and Support Consultants collaboratively oversee a group of 30–45 Student Employees hired through Student...</p>

<p>Job Description: The Music Therapy Department at Berklee College of Music houses the Music and Health Institute, the Arts and Health Minor, and Berklee’s music therapy degree programs, serving as a global leader in the integration of music, health, and education. Home to the world’s largest undergraduate music therapy program, the department is dedicated to educational excellence, innovation, and a rich history of student-centered learning. Guided by distinguished faculty and strengthened by the leadership of alumni who are advancing the field across clinical, research, community, and industry settings, the department continues to shape the future of music and health worldwide. The Assistant Chair of Music Therapy plays a critical leadership role in ensuring a robust, high-quality clinical training program that meets accreditation standards and best prepares students for professional success. Working closely with the Chair, faculty, clinical supervisors, and external partners, the Assistant Chair oversees, expands, and continually improves practicum and internship placements, ensuring excellence in the training and supervision of clinical supervisors. This position requires a student-centered, forward-thinking leader who is passionate about teaching, accreditation compliance, faculty and supervisor development, and building strong relationships across healthcare, community, and industry settings. Key Responsibilities Clinical Education and Student Success Provide oversight of practicum and internship experiences to ensure high-quality clinical training and student support Recruit, train, and support clinical supervisors while fostering a culture of excellence in supervision and mentorship Monitor student progress and clinical competency, providing guidance and...</p>

<p>Job Description: Berklee College of Music invites nominations and applications for a full-time Assistant Chair position in the Voice Department. The ideal candidate will demonstrate significant professional accomplishment, knowledge, and skill in vocal performance and pedagogy across a wide variety of contemporary styles, alongside expertise in applying science-based vocal pedagogy to vocal training. They will be committed to excellence in teaching with a deep dedication to vocal health and wellness. Berklee seeks a leader who thrives in a campus climate that actively promotes cultural diversity, equity, and multicultural understanding. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Assisting the Chair with the leadership and administration of the department, including: Faculty Support: Leading faculty supervision, scheduling, evaluation, and professional development. Student Advising: Guiding and advising students within the department. Operations & Budgeting: Managing the departmental budget, facilities, regular concerts, and specialized clinics. Academic Leadership: Supporting the department's musical and educational direction, including curriculum development, goal setting, and modern educational technology support. Summer Programming: Assisting with college summer offerings, including the 12-Week semester program, the Aspire 5-Week program, and the week-long Vocal Summit. Qualifications & Requirements Education: Master of Music (or equivalent professional experience) is required. Experience: Proven background as an excellent musician, experienced educator, and effective administrator, preferably within a collegiate setting. Artistic Standing: National recognition as a musician and a thorough understanding of contemporary musical styles. Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional...</p>

<p>Job Description: Berklee City Music is a nonprofit program that provides music education to 4th through 12th graders in underserved communities. With more than 20 years of music education programming in the Greater Boston Area, Berklee City Music Boston is the founding site of the Berklee City Music Network. City Music is an out-of-school time, student-centered organization with a holistic approach for training musicians by building leaders and fostering community. The program offers a comprehensive popular music education by harnessing the power of contemporary music. Program participants receive theory/musicianship classes, ensembles, one-onone instruction, and the PULSE online curriculum. Berklee City Music students gain access to performance opportunities, workshops with visiting artists, master classes, and other invaluable resources on the Berklee campus. With year-round instruction, expert faculty, individualized mentoring, and a comprehensive curriculum, City Music sets up students for success. The City Music Boston Teaching Artists will instruct in one or more of the Boston Academies or the City Music ArtsLink Program. High School Academy: The program is open to ninth- through 12th-grade students in the Boston area and takes place at Berklee College of Music on weekdays after school. Students are selected for the program based on their application, audition, and interview. This is a scholarship-based program Preparatory Academy: This program takes place throughout the school year and is open to fourth- through eighth-graders in the Boston or Greater Boston area. Students are selected for the program based on their application, audition, and interview. This is a scholarship-based program, so there is no cost to participate. ArtsLink: The City Music ArtsLink...</p>

<p>Job Description: About Berklee and the Opportunity Berklee College of Music is the world’s leading institution for the study of contemporary music and the performing arts. Located in the heart of Boston, Massachusetts, Berklee serves a diverse community of more than 6,000 students from over 100 countries and is supported by internationally recognized faculty, dedicated staff, and a global alumni network whose nearly 400 Grammy Awards reflect Berklee’s lasting impact on the music of our time. Berklee seeks an accomplished musician-educator and experienced academic leader to serve as Chair of the Bass Department. Reporting directly to the Dean of the Performance Division, the Chair provides academic, artistic, and administrative leadership for a dynamic department serving undergraduate and graduate bass principles - and a faculty of bass specialists across private instruction and bass labs. This appointment comes at a pivotal moment as Berklee continues to expand interdisciplinary learning, industry partnerships, and innovative performance opportunities for bass students worldwide. This is a 12-month administrative position with teaching responsibilities as assigned and approved by the Dean. The Chair works collaboratively with faculty, staff, and divisional leadership to advance curricular excellence, support faculty development, promote student success, and ensure responsible stewardship of departmental resources in alignment with Berklee policies, Faculty Union Agreement provisions, and institutional priorities. The ideal candidate is a forward-thinking leader deeply grounded in bass performance and pedagogy, with fluency across jazz, classical, rock, R&B, Latin, gospel, and other popular musical styles, and inspired by Berklee’s mission to educate adaptable, creative...</p>

<p>Job Description: Reporting to the Studio Operations and Support Manager, the Studio Operations and Support Consultant provides engineering support and technical assistance to faculty and students on an array of highly specialized audio technologies, software, and equipment. They perform essential functions to maintain the correct and consistent operation of the studio facilities: inspecting equipment at start and close of operations, assisting faculty with any course and setup needs, assisting students with any technical or operational issues, providing effective tier 1 and tier 2 technical support, maintaining the established protocols for logging students in and out of facilities in order to maintain inventory and ensure proper facility usage, and following up on any issues either directly or via a ticketing system. They also regularly create and update both user-facing and internal technical documentation as well as perform semesterly project work to implement upgrades to spaces and test hardware and software. These functions ensure classes and sessions can operate with minimal disruption. The Studio Operations and Support Consultant collaboratively oversees a group of 50 studio assistants hired through Student Employment. The 32 recording studios and suites are in operation 22 hours per day, seven days per week and serve thousands of music technology students, visiting artist events, faculty, visiting artists, faculty and chair grant recordings, events, major residencies, special programs, college service and community outreach projects. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides in-person, on-call, and remote support for a variety of technologies, systems and services; specialized music technology equipment (audio consoles, mix controllers,...</p>

<p>Job Description: Under the broad supervision of the Director of Video Services, the Video Production Manager is responsible for assisting with the management of video production for a high volume of varied and dynamic concerts and events both on and off the Berklee Boston campus. The Video Production Manager works together with the Video Services team and with the other production departments to record video, implement creative stage designs and run video cues. This role works in venues across campus, in the video production suite, and in office settings to direct, capture, stream and edit video footage for a variety of clients and uses. MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree required. 3&#43; years demonstrated experience in video operations, including a thorough knowledge of cameras, recorders, video switchers, streaming protocols, signal distribution and projection. Strong technical skills to provide a working knowledge of the design, maintenance and upgrade, and operation of video equipment in a wide variety of settings and usage. Understanding of safety protocols and standards applicable to event production. Demonstrated knowledge and competence in use of applicable software for video editing, video cueing ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE: Video Production and Design Direct the video recording process. Recordings can be anything from a single camera to 8 cameras, PTZ’s, green screen, live switching, in venues or in a studio. Playback video content in live cued scenarios. Familiarity with software such as Qlab, Resolume, other playback and video mapping software is desirable, as well as an understanding of projection and LED screen technologies. Assist with the video design for staged events. Assist with installation,...</p>

<p>Job Description: Under the direct supervision of the Associate Director of Production, this “Floating” Concert Operations Stage Manager assists with all technical aspects and maintenance for Concert Operations facilities. (i.e. sound equipment, electrical systems, lighting systems, etc.). This position has responsibility to assist in the technical production and support for concerts, clinics, recitals, and other events held on and off campus. Works with appropriate area’s regarding the set up and use of the facilities for college and outside rental functions, meetings and events. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Assists with technical and sound reinforcement needs for events at the Berklee Performance Center, The Lawrence and Alma Berk recital Hall, Colvin Hall, DFRH, Café 939, 160 Cafeteria, as well as off campus events (Commencement concert, Commencement, Encore Gala, etc.). Operates venue lighting and sound equipment. Assists with load-in, load-out and set up of equipment for college shows, events, and outside productions. Also assists with spotlight operations, stage and equipment maintenance, electrical power distribution, specialized equipment, staging, stage sets and all related production needs. Maintains, repairs, and installs concert sound and lighting equipment in the College’s performance venues whenever necessary.Reports equipment malfunctions or concerns to the Associate Director of Production. Makes recommendations for improvements to venues, equipment, etc.Meet with Associate Director of Production to review all technical and production requirements for college shows and events (on and off campus). Maintain appropriate event, production and maintenance records and distribute to appropriate individuals.Other duties within the scope of the job...</p>

<p>Job Description: POSITION SUMMARY: The Ensemble Department is seeking a guitar player to accompany students in ensemble classes. The guitarist will act as part of the "house band" for regularly scheduled Ensemble Department classes and periodic additional accompanying assignments for recitals, concerts, auditions, and special events. MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree in Music (preferred, but not required) Have a strong musical background in a wide range of styles. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Act as &#34;house band&#34; for regularly scheduled Ensemble Department classes. Participate in Ensemble and/or additional rehearsals. Accompany Visiting Artists' concerts, clinics, and workshops. Assist students and faculty during class time. Some nights/weekends may be required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: Excellent musicianship, especially the ability to groove A background in all Contemporary styles. Have complete technical command of the instrument. Sensitive to the needs of vocalists. Cultivate a supportive learning environment. Promote a climate of respect for personal and cultural differences. Value ethical behavior in all aspects of personal and professional life. Are self-critical, questioning, and committed to personal excellence and self-improvement. Demonstrate a willingness to take on big challenges and see them through. Hiring Range: The hourly rate for this role is $40 per hour. Please visit the Berklee Benefits page for a complete listing of the benefits. The above information on this position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by individuals within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all...</p>

<p>This is an entry-level position at LiveNation, a major player in the live entertainment industry. As a Production Runner, you will provide essential support to the production team, assisting with various tasks to ensure the smooth operation of events and projects. This role offers a great opportunity to gain experience in the music and audio industry.</p>

<p>Job Description: The Ensemble Department is seeking a pianist to accompany students in ensemble classes. The pianist will act as part of the "house band" for regularly scheduled Ensemble Department classes and periodic additional accompanying assignments for recitals, concerts, auditions, and special events. MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree in Music (preferred, but not required) Have a strong musical background in a wide range of styles. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Act as &#34;house band&#34; for regularly scheduled Ensemble Department classes. Participate in Ensemble Department performances and/or additional rehearsals. Accompany Visiting Artists' concerts, clinics, and workshops. Assist students and faculty during class time. Some nights/weekends may be required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: Excellent sight-reading Excellent musicianship, especially the ability to groove A background in all Contemporary styles. Have complete technical command of the instrument. Are sensitive to the needs of vocalists. Cultivate a supportive learning environment. Promote a climate of respect for personal and cultural differences. Value ethical behavior in all aspects of personal and professional life. Are self-critical, questioning, and committed to personal excellence and self-improvement. Demonstrate a willingness to take on big challenges and see them through. Hiring Range: The hourly rate for this role is $40 per hour. Please visit the Total Rewards page to learn more about the benefits of working at Berklee. Incomplete applications will not be considered. The position will remain open for applications until filled. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment...</p>

<p>Berklee College of Music is seeking a Student Assistant Engineer to support the audio production and recording facilities. This role provides hands-on experience in a professional studio environment, assisting with equipment setup, maintenance, and live sound operations. The ideal candidate will gain valuable practical skills while contributing to the college's vibrant music community.</p>

<p>Berklee College of Music seeks a Production Suite Assistant to support the daily operations of its audio production facilities. This role involves maintaining studio equipment, assisting students and faculty with technical needs, and ensuring a smooth workflow within the production suites. The ideal candidate will have a foundational understanding of audio technology and a passion for music production.</p>