Audio Recording Engineer

The Audio Recording Engineer will provide start-to-finish audio engineering services in order to create and deliver audio recordings for Broadcast, Multimedia and DVD clients. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated, self-starting individual who can work independently as well as within an established team.

Principle Duties & Responsibilities

• Record VO, lip-sync dialogue and songs with or without video reference according to client specifications
• Flag any recording issues during sessions to avoid pickups and/or retakes
• Edit audio files to remove all noise and irregularities, ensure dialogue lip sync and timing
• Conform already edited sessions to revised media
• Complete 2.0 mixes to meet client requirements
• Prepare mixing screeners for QC, when necessary
• Assist scheduler in estimating work hour requirements for completion of projects
• Work with scheduler and directors to maintain established production schedule
• Remain sensitive to client needs and adjust to new project specifications and deadlines
• Perform Audio QC of ADR, Work Materials and/or Mixed Deliverables
• Report any issues with source material promptly for quick replacement (audio/video drop-outs, audio glitches, distortions, sync problems, missing lines and all the other errors spotted)
• Monitor quality of all deliverables to maintain consistency
• Back up all projects to the Dubbing drive on a daily basis
• Analyze and resolve work problems proactively when possible
• Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product, if needed
• Verify that all special production instructions have been followed prior to delivery
• Confer with department supervisor to determine progress of work and to provide information on changes affecting efficiency and quality of production
• Performs other related duties, as assigned
• Must work overtime and weekends when needed

Must be able to demonstrate:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Friendly manner with clients, actors and colleagues
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Good technical understanding
• Ability to quickly grasp complex subject matters
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure
• Ability to work independently and on own initiative
• Ability to be an excellent team player
• Good time management skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Good attention to detail
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Enthusiastic and willing to learn

Qualifications and Experience

• 2–3 years related experience
• Experience with Mac environment, ProTools audio software and hardware, including peripheral equipment such as compressors, microphones and AD Converters
• Understanding of audio and session formats and specifications (.wav, .mp3, .ptx, .omf,…)
• General knowledge of studio recording techniques
• Ability to perform quality audio recordings for both low and high end dubbing projects
• Ability to identify and solve technical problems with equipment when possible

Job Type: Full-time

Job Location:

• Los Angeles, CA

Required education:

• High school or equivalent

Required experience:

• Recording Engineer: 1 year