Sound Technologist

Full Time Job
The Production Technology Team

Our technologists aim to provide technical guidance based on Netflix specifications and best practices, in order to support the creative filmmaking process and achieve the highest quality content for our consumers. From on-set through final delivery, our team advises and consults with productions, including crews as well as internal production, post production, distribution, marketing, and development teams. We not only offer expertise but we research and explore opportunities for innovation in key areas of motion picture production and post-production for both sound and imaging!

About You

You are an expert in the fields of sound editing, mixing and maybe even dubbing/localization. You understand current motion picture sound practices and tools, and how we've arrived at them as technology and creative demands have evolved. You have worked with filmmakers, directors, show-runners, editors, producers, recordists, mixers, sound supervisors, archivists, network or studio executives, and you understand their goals and challenges. You've kept abreast of developing standards and new technologies that are shaping the way soundscapes are created and reproduced for consumers, and have ideas about how to ensure their longevity. You're comfortable interacting with the sound community and are able to easily explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

This region brings unique challenges. The ideal candidate should comprehensively understand the workflow for both on-set and post-production sound in film and TV productions, be an expert in 5.1 surround mixing, understand the difference between theatrical and near field mixing, and be a technical Atmos evangelist, to support the region as it gears up for the new format.

Qualifications:

• Strong customer orientation and helpful & collaborative demeanor
• 8 years of film and/or television sound experience in a technical capacity, interacting with creatives and operators
• Understanding of a variety of audio workflows and practices across different types of content
• Understanding of the audio deliverable creations including M&E tracks
• Detailed understanding of loudness specifications for audio distribution
• Knowledge of industry standards and the bodies that ratify them
• Knowledge of audio distribution formats and consumer technology
• Bilingual language skills is a must - English and Korean fluency
• Mastery of Pro Tools (additional knowledge of Dolby Atmos is plus)
• The communication skills to clearly articulate and document technical concepts and explain how they impact the creative process
• Willingness and aptitude to educate both internal and external entities with varying degrees of knowledge in your area of expertise
• A passion for movies and TV shows

As part of the Production Technology team, you will:
• Provide technical guidance to Netflix productions
• Educate various internal and external teams on Netflix technical specifications and production best practices
• Plan and/or participate in industry outreach and education and be an advocate for innovation in production technologies
• Report local production practices, challenges and opportunities
• Contribute towards documentation and other resources to educate creative partners and vendors about our requirements and initiatives
• Advise local vendors in preparing to service Netflix productions
• Maintain currency on production and post production tools, technology and software.
• Maintain currency on Audio, Video and Streaming technology
• Represent the Netflix Production Technology team at industry functions, conferences, committee meetings, etc

We are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity of thought and background builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, color, place of birth, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military service status or disability status.

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