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Entry Level Studio Audio Engineer Jobs in Minneapolis, MN

Salem Media Group, Inc

Board Operator

Eagan, MN

From live board engineering to voice tracking, you'll get your hands on real equipment and develop ... Additional opportunities for production work, audio editing, and more -- all while learning from ...

Salem Media Group, Inc

Board Operator

Eagan, MN · On-site

From live board engineering to voice tracking, you'll get your hands on real equipment and develop ... Additional opportunities for production work, audio editing, and more - all while learning from ...

Salem Media Group, Inc

Board Operator

Eagan, MN

From live board engineering to voice tracking, you'll get your hands on real equipment and develop ... Additional opportunities for production work, audio editing, and more - all while learning from ...

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As of Sep 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level studio audio engineer in Minneapolis, MN is $90,164.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $67,800.00 and $108,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Studio Audio Engineer vs Recording Engineer?

AspectEntry Level Studio Audio EngineerRecording Engineer
CredentialsBasic audio training, certifications often preferredSimilar credentials, often with specialized recording certifications
Work EnvironmentRecording studios, post-production facilitiesRecording studios, live venues, remote sessions
Job FocusAssisting with recording, editing, and mixingCapturing sound, setting up recording sessions, editing
Industry UsageCommonly used in music, film, and broadcast industriesPrimarily in music production and sound recording

The Entry Level Studio Audio Engineer and Recording Engineer roles share similar credentials and work environments, often overlapping in industry usage. The main difference lies in their focus: entry level engineers assist with various stages of audio production, while recording engineers primarily handle the capturing and initial editing of sound recordings.

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Entry Level Studio Audio Engineer jobs near you
Infographic showing various Entry Level Studio Audio Engineer job openings in Minneapolis, MN as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 70% Full Time, and 30% Part Time. Highlights an 90% In-person, and 10% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $90,164 per year, or $43.3 per hour.

Media Production Assistant - OEC Studio

University of St Thomas

Saint Paul, MN • On-site

$16.50/hr

Other

Posted 15 days ago

University Of St. Thomas (Minnesota) rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

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170th of 628 rated colleges and universities

Job description

OVERVIEW
Department: ITS Media Services
Location: OEC Multimedia Studio
Work Hours: Primarily weekdays; opportunities for evenings and weekends during events
Reports To: Director, Engineering and Production, Media Services
Pay: $16.50
The ITS Media Services studio team is seeking motivated Student Production Assistants with a strong interest in audio-visual systems and media production technologies. This position offers hands-on experience supporting all levels of university clients in the OEC Multimedia Studios as well as a variety of academic and high-profile event productions.
Position Summary
Students will setup and support all types of studio recordings. This role is ideal for students in production track courses as well as passionate about post-production, live media production, emerging AV technologies, system design, and networking.
You will support studio productions, troubleshoot equipment, help integrate new technologies, and contribute to full-cycle media production workflows.
Key Responsibilities
Media Production Support (Full Life Cycle)
  • Collaborate with instructors, clients, and production teams to record, edit, and produce content in university studios.
  • Work with the Sr. Academic Media Producer and STELAR media production team on video projects.
  • Manage post-production workflows (editing) for assigned projects, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables.

Studio Recording Configuration & Operations
  • Be available during assigned shifts to support instructors, student groups, and university productions.
  • Configure studio equipment to meet production requirements.
  • Occasionally serve as the operating engineer for studio productions.

Studio Gear Troubleshooting & Maintenance
  • Support daily operation of the OEC Multimedia Studio.
  • Troubleshoot issues with video routing, cabling, lighting, audio devices, and streaming/recording systems.
  • Perform on-the-spot break/fix repairs to keep productions running smoothly.
  • Maintain familiarity with professional studio production equipment.

Emerging Media Technologies & Integration
  • Alongside full-time staff, student Production Engineers, explore and experiment with new live broadcast production and recording technologies.
  • Contribute to testing and adopting emerging technologies into existing infrastructure.
  • Work collaboratively with Media Services Central Engineering staff

For questions please reach out to Dan Lamatsch at lama0007@stthomas.edu
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
  • Ability to stay focused and attentive-willing to put personal phone aside on shift.
  • Strong interest in broadcast media production systems technologies
  • High comfort level with computers and emerging media technologies
  • Ability to learn quickly and work collaboratively
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Reliability, professionalism, and attention to detail

Preferred:
  • Experience with broadcast media production technologies (from high school or college /university) such as cameras, lighting equipment, video editing software, audio
  • Interest in system design strategies, signal flow, and media production best practices, network troubleshooting, VLANs, and LAN/WAN environments

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