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Dive into a dynamic work environment where you'll be on the move during your shifts, mastering various stations from crafting our famous wings to mixing refreshing beverages. Initially, you'll ...

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How much do mixing and mastering jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for mixing and mastering in the United States is $18.70, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $20.91 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by mixing and mastering engineers, and how can they be addressed?

Mixing and mastering engineers often encounter challenges such as working with poorly recorded tracks, tight deadlines, and meeting diverse client expectations. Effective communication with artists and producers is essential to clarify the desired sound and make revisions efficiently. Additionally, managing ear fatigue by taking breaks and maintaining a well-calibrated listening environment helps ensure consistent, high-quality results. Staying updated with the latest audio technologies and plugin advancements also supports overcoming technical hurdles.

What are mixing and mastering in music production?

Mixing and mastering are two crucial steps in the music production process. Mixing involves adjusting and combining individual tracks (like vocals, drums, and instruments) to create a cohesive and balanced sound. Mastering comes after mixing and is the final step to polish the overall track, ensuring consistency, clarity, and optimal loudness across all playback systems. Both processes are essential for producing professional-sounding music that is ready for release.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Mixing and Mastering Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Mixing and Mastering Engineer, you need a deep understanding of audio engineering principles, critical listening skills, and often a degree or certification in audio production. Mastery of digital audio workstations (DAWs) like Pro Tools or Ableton Live, as well as familiarity with plugins and studio hardware, is crucial. Strong attention to detail, creativity, and good communication skills help engineers interpret artists’ visions and deliver high-quality sound. These skills ensure professional, polished audio productions that meet industry standards and satisfy client expectations.

What is the difference between Mixing And Mastering vs Audio Engineer?

AspectMixing And MasteringAudio Engineer
Primary FocusBalancing and processing individual tracks and finalizing the overall soundRecording, editing, and capturing audio in various settings
Skills & CertificationsMusic production, audio editing, DAW proficiency, acoustic knowledgeSound recording, equipment operation, acoustics, sometimes certifications in audio technology
Work EnvironmentMusic studios, post-production facilities, home studiosRecording studios, live venues, broadcast stations
Industry UsageMusic production, post-production, mastering housesBroadcasting, live sound, recording studios

While Mixing And Mastering focus on shaping the final sound of recordings, Audio Engineers handle the recording process itself. Both roles require technical skills and often overlap, but they serve different stages of audio production.

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Part Time Faculty Interest Pool - Music

Part Time Faculty Interest Pool - Music

Portland Community College

Portland, OR • On-site

Part-time

Retirement

Posted 17 days ago


Portland Community College rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

109th of 537 rated colleges and universities


Job description

Join our Team at Portland Community College
Please Note: PCC currently limits employment to individuals residing in Oregon and Washington. Employment offers are contingent upon the ability to establish residence in Oregon or Washington. Portland Community College will also ensure that applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for the hiring process are provided for. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the PCC Talent Acquisition Team at pccjobs@pcc.edu.
Portland Community College is the largest post-secondary institution in Oregon and 19th largest in the nation, serving approximately 80,000 full- and part-time students. With four comprehensive campuses, five workforce training and education centers, and 200 community locations in the Portland metropolitan area, our unique role is to make high-quality education accessible to everyone, creating opportunities for our students and contributing to the economic development of our community.
Portland Community College is accepting applications to be considered for Part-Time Faculty assignments in Music. The Department will review applications in this pool as the need arises for new part-time faculty in this area.
This is NOT an announcement of a specific open position, but a Part-time Faculty Interest Pool, from which the department will identify applicants based on course assignment needs during the Academic Year. Your application may be considered for substitute assignments as well as full term class assignments.
Our Program and Who We Are Looking For
Learn more about our program here https://www.pcc.edu/programs/music/
Please also review the PCC Course Catalog for this subject area. As part of this application, you will be asked to list the current PCC courses which you would be able to teach.
If this sounds like a learning community that you would like to be a part of, and an important role that you would like to play at PCC, please complete your application today to be considered.
Instructor Qualifications
  • Master's degree or higher in Music (MM, MS, MA, PhD, or DMA)

For Music theory and sight singing/ear training courses (MUS 111, 111C, 112, 112C, 113, 113C, 211A, 211B, 212, 212B, 213, 213B):
  • Master's degree or higher in Music (MM, MS, MA, PhD, or DMA)
  • Minimum of six graduate quarter credits in music theory

For Music performance courses and all applied music lesson (MUP) courses (MUS 131, 153A-C, 158A-F, 195A-F, 220A-F, 221A-F):
  • Master's degree or higher in Music (MM, MS, MA, PhD, or DMA)

OR
  • Equivalent professional experience (six or more years) performing, conducting, recording and/or teaching

For Music Technology courses (MUS 170, 171, 172):
  • Master's degree or higher in Music (MM, MS, MA, PhD, or DMA)
  • Minimum of 6 years of experience in regular music engineering, mixing, mastering, sound design or production

Why You'll Love Working Here
The PCC district encompasses a 1,500-square-mile area in northwest Oregon and offers two-year degrees, one-year certificate programs, short-term training, alternative education, pre-college courses and life-long learning. As part of our College community, you'll enjoy:
  • A collaborative and inspiring campus community
  • Opportunities for learning and professional development

Portland Community College embraces equity and inclusion as a priority. We are committed to building a community with a variety of backgrounds, skills, views, and life experiences. The more we value equity and inclusion, the more we will add value to the work we do and how we serve our students, engage with each other, and the Oregon Community that we serve. Creating a culture that honors equity and inclusion is our objective and the smart path forward.
Note Regarding Academic Credentials
  • Official transcripts are required to be submitted within 2 weeks of offer date for degrees required in the stated Instructor Qualifications.
  • Instructors shall have earned required academic credentials at a regionally accredited US institution or a foreign institution having the equivalent of regional accreditation. Instructors with credentials from other countries will have their transcripts evaluated by agencies that have good standing with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services to establish fulfillment of this standard. (for more information see http://www.pcc.edu/hr/employment/faculty-information.html)
  • For more information on PCC's General Instructor Qualifications Policy I301 visit: http://catalog.pcc.edu/handbook/i301-instructorqualifications/

These positions are included in the bargaining agreement between Portland Community College and the Portland Community College Faculty Federation Employees.
See the PCC Instructor Qualifications webpage for more information.
Total Rewards Package / What We Offer
As a new Part-Time Faculty employee, you may be eligible for certain benefits through PCC, such as Oregon Sick Leave and retirement savings plans.
More detailed information on the benefits plans, who is eligible, and how to enroll or make changes can be found at pcc.edu/hr/benefits. Please email PCCBenefits@pcc.edu if you have any questions.
Part-time Faculty Compensation at PCC
Newly hired Part-time Faculty at PCC will generally start at Step 1 of the current salary schedule.
Hourly rates are determine based upon the type of course taught (Lecture, Lab, or Lecture/Lab).
For more information please review the Part-time Faculty Salary Schedule on PCC's Compensation page:
https://www.pcc.edu/hr/compensation/
Oregon Veterans' Preference in Public Employment
Portland Community College complies with the Oregon Veterans' Preference in Public Employment law which provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment. You will be given instructions during the application process to claim Veterans' Preference in the recruitment of this position, and to provide the documents required for verification of eligibility. Please do not send your documentation to the hiring manager directly. For verification of eligibility, please submit the following documentation:
  • Veterans: DD214
  • Disabled Veterans: DD214 and Letter from the Department of VA

Notice of the Availability of the Annual Security Report
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), you may view Portland Community College's (PCC) most recent Annual Security Report (ASR) on the Department of Public Safety website. The ASR contains current security and safety-related policy disclosure statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information and resources, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains crime statistics for Clery Act crimes which occurred on PCC properties for the last three calendar years. Paper copies of the ASR are available upon request at all Department of Public Safety offices.
PCC Employment Offers are Contingent Upon the Successful Completion of a Criminal Background Check
Please note that Portland Community College is not currently able to provide visa (e.g. H1-B Visa) sponsorship for potential employees.
Contact PCC at pccjobs@pcc.edu if you have questions