Production Engineer
– Annual salary $83,617-$95,965 upon promotion to Staff Sergeant (accelerated promotion via Army Civilian Acquired Skills Program)
– Full military benefits (medical/dental/retirement plans)
– 30 days paid vacation yearly
– Post 9/11 GI Bill and Tuition Assistance
– Stabilized duty assignment at the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, New York
Audition packets must include a resume with date of birth, cover letter, and high-quality recordings:
- Cover letter and Resume/CV
- Up to five audio and/or video examples of audio (studio or live) production work, completed within the past three years. For each sample, include a brief description of the event and your specific role (e.g., Audio Engineer, A1, A2, Broadcast Mixer, Technical Director). Total duration of all examples should not exceed 15 minutes.
- Two professional references or letters of recommendation from individuals who have directly observed your work as an audio engineer within the past year and can attest to your technical expertise, reliability, and teamwork.
- Candidates who demonstrate additional professional competencies beyond audio engineering may receive additional consideration. Examples include proficiency in studio recording, lighting, video production, project management, stage rigging, networking, or other technical skills. Applicants should highlight these qualifications in their résumé and, where appropriate, demonstrate them during the live audition portion.
Your resume should include education, performance/work/teaching experience, and references.
Your cover letter should augment your resume, describing what additional skills you bring to the position. This might include skills in equipment maintenance & repair, arranging, other instrument/vocal proficiencies, marketing, computer skills (graphics/video editing/Microsoft Office/other), etc.
Your completed application can be submitted via the form at the bottom of this page.
The West Point Band is a U.S. Army premier band whose main duty is to perform for local, national, and international audiences in support of the West Point community, the U.S. Military Academy, and the U.S. Army.
Operate and maintain live sound systems, digital consoles (i.e. Yamaha DM7, Digico Quantum series).
Provide basic operation, troubleshooting, and integration support for lighting systems and control equipment (i.e. Chauvet Professional, ChamSys MagicQ) during live productions.
Support concert and broadcast operations, ensuring consistent technical excellence.
Troubleshoot signal flow, RF systems, and networked audio infrastructure.
Assist with equipment maintenance, system upgrades, and setup documentation.
Questions about this job listing should be directed to [SSG Christopher Barnes]: [Christopher.barnes@westpoint.edu
Professional performance level; Bachelor’s degree in Audio Engineering, Music Technology, or related field (or equivalent professional experience). 3–5 years of experience in live sound, lighting, or AV systems integration. Strong knowledge of Dante and IP-based audio networks. Familiarity with Pro Tools, DAWs, and broadcast audio workflows. Familiarity with lighting consoles, DMX control systems, and fixture configuration. Excellent problem-solving skills, adaptability, and teamwork under pressure. Experience supporting both acoustic and amplified ensembles preferred.
Ability to meet Army initial entry requirements and maintain a professional appearance. Must be a U.S. citizen or other qualified resident. Position requires at least a four-year service contract; candidate will be informed of acceptance prior to enlistment.
Upon accepting employment with the West Point Band, the hired candidate will be required to complete Army Basic Training.
Military personnel
Military personnel must also submit their Soldier Talent Profile (or equivalent) without photo, three years of performance evaluation reports, and a Commander’s Intent to Release memo.
- Submit your application by filling out the form below and E-mailing the necessary documents and/or files to bandauditions@westpoint.edu
- Only high-quality sound recordings will be accepted and evaluated.
- Separating files for each excerpt is permitted and preferred.
- Upon submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation email sent to the email you have provided.
If you encounter any issues submitting your application, please email: bandauditions@westpoint.edu