Audio Recording and Mixing Engineer
SDI Media
Culver City, CAThis was removed by the employer on 8/10/2015 9:35:00 AM PST
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Full Time Job
The Audio Engineer will provide start-to-finish audio engineering services in order to create and deliver audio deliverables 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 and 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 and 5.1 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
-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 skills
-Excellent negotiation skills
-Good technical understanding
-Ability to quickly grasp complex subject matters
-Ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure
-Self-motivation
-Proactivity
-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 as compressors, microphones, AD Converters
-Understanding of audio and session formats and specifications (.wav, .mp3, .ptf, .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
-Friendly manner with clients, actors and colleagues
-Excellent organization and time management
-Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
-Extremely detailed oriented