TTS Audio Specialist

This is a Full Time Job

JobAudio Specialist, TTS

Description
Job Title

Audio Specialist – TTS Production

Location

Burbank, CA

Position Overview

The TTS Audio Specialist facilitates various text-to-speech voice generation, audio editorial and creative production tasks specific to localization and accessibility client orders and internal initiatives. This technical position requires a high level of focus on audio detail and creative processes, and sits at a unique intersection of audio production, vocal performance, localization and technology integration. The ideal candidate is an audio expert motivated by new and evolving production processes, emerging technologies and forward-thinking Ai-integrated media workflows.

Primary Responsibilities
• Perform production duties using both internal and external text-to-speech tools as assigned:
• Voice selection and performance generation.
• Dialogue editorial of voice recordings and generations.
• Project preparation: Importing, conforming and altering of Dub and AD scripts.
• Audio QC of vendor/freelancer delivered projects and internally produced audio files.
• Manage assigned audio assets and projects for TTS production operations.
• Creative performance and technical output on localization and accessibility projects as assigned:
• Train and evaluate potential audio operators, post editors and creatives across assigned projects and territories.
• Review general script adaptation and timing quality across multiple inputs.
• Establish KPIs for audio TTS generators across a newly trained workforce.
• Evaluate and test all current and future TTS Ai tools for audio creation and video manipulation.

General Audio Operator Responsibilities
• Ensure a solid technical understanding of dialogue editorial, processing and EQ for voice recording and post-production assignments.
• Maintain a strong technical grasp of quality control for voice recordings, voice performance and TTS project requirements.
• Master all required tools and platforms across Deluxe and external client or vendor systems.
• Perform audio engineer duties with in-studio and/or remote recording sessions where needed; collaborating with directors, performers and creative supervisors.
• Quickly learn new tools and environments related to audio and postproduction, specifically in the text-to-speech, localization and accessibility spaces.
• Operate internal and external TTS voice generation tools for localization and audio description projects.
• Collaborate with management to ensure the quality of all projects meet client and industry standards.
• Work collaboratively with other teams and departments, promptly responding to project requests and ensuring timely delivery while adhering to deadlines and style guidelines.
• Stay informed about the latest standards, changes, and trends in the industry, as well as the latest technologies and tools.
• Monitor department trackers and timelines to ensure deliveries are completed on-time and project expectations are met.
• Complete other production-related duties as assigned at the discretion of management.

Qualifications
• Minimum 3 years of audio postproduction experience, audio degree preferred.
• Proficiency in Avid Pro Tools required, competency with industry audio plugins a plus.
• Thorough understanding of technical audio postproduction workflows and studio specifications focused on voice production and audio/video media localization.
• Proficiency with recording software, prompting and cloud recording platforms a plus.
• Experience participating in dubbing and/or creative recording sessions desired.
• Familiarity with TTS, ASR, MTPE, LLMs workflows a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, nuance and file management.
• Exceptional communication skills (verbal and written).
• Competency in word processor and spreadsheet software (Office, GSuite, etc.).
• Comfortability in an iterative fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Flexibility to work different shifts and weekends if needed.
• Self-starter, problem-solver; strong collaborative mindset with a focus on teamwork.
• Curiosity, openness and passion for Ai technologies and production workflows required.

This is not a remote working opportunity. The TTS Audio Specialist is required to work in-person and onsite business hours Monday through Friday. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a studio office environment engaging with creative, administrative and production teams, as well as collaborating with Deluxe teams working in various capacities globally.