Sound Designer & Engineer
Bentkey Ventures, LLC
Sherman Oaks, CAThis was removed by the employer on 8/30/2019 8:27:00 AM PST
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Full Time Job
Sound Designer & Engineer Needed
Bentkey Ventures (The Daily Wire) is looking for a Sound Designer & Engineer to join our Audio Department. The Sound Designer & Engineer of Bentkey Ventures will be a critical member of the Audio Department and a valuable member of the Production team at large, working daily to create and record sound for our daily podcasts and various other Bentkey Ventures projects, ensuring that they meet the highest-quality audio standard possible. If you have previous professional experience mixing sound and recording, thrive in a fast-paced Production environment, and are a team player with a can-do attitude, we look forward to hearing from you!
Responsibilities:
Edit, mix, design, create, and record sound for Daily Wire podcasts and other Bentkey Ventures projects
Enhance sound quality of content for online listening and viewing platforms and occasionally auditorium events
Design soundscapes and sound bites across multiple shows that have varying styles
Skillfully layer sound effects
Creatively solve obstacles through sound mixing
Emphasize the dramatic and storytelling power through audio content
Build live event mixes with multiple microphone sources and types (speaker lavs, audience shotguns, etc.) as well as playback content and graphics
Coordinate with other in- house Audio Engineers and support the Audio Department in the set-up and operation of sound equipment in live events and in post-production
Collaborate with day-player / 3rd-party audio mixers in occasional live show broadcasts as well as remote live events
Collaborate with lighting, camera, and production crew to optimize audio recording setup
Improve and maintain sound libraries
Resolve technical issues with audio gear as they arise
Research and implement the latest software updates and audio equipment improvements
Perform other duties as assigned
Experience & Requirements:
Previous sound mixing and recording experience
Knowledgeable about and experienced with complex sound equipment including: soundboards, equalizers, microphones, recording equipment, mixing consoles and editing software
Technical expertise in sound engineering techniques (e.g. equalization, compressions, filters and plug ins, room treatment, microphone placement, noise reduction, etc.)
Proficient in Pro Tools and knowledgeable in Adobe Suite
Capable of working well under pressure
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Degree in audio/sound engineering or related field a plus
Music production and/or radio broadcasting experience a plus
Reports to: Director of Production
Start date: Immediate
Employment type: Full-time; Non-Exempt
Compensation: $45k-$55k; Dependent upon experience
Benefits: Health insurance options (medical through Anthem; dental and vision through Guardian); Paid Time Off; 401k (5% match)
To learn more about Bentkey, please visit the following
Daily Wire Facebook and YouTube page links:
https://www.facebook.com/pg/DailyWire/videos/?ref=page_internal
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaeO5vkdj5xOQHp4UmIN6dw
Please Note: Bentkey Ventures participates in E-Verify and performs background checks on all new hires. We will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Thank you