Associate Audio Engineer, Podcasts
About The Position
We’re looking for a driven, detail-oriented associate audio engineer to join our growing podcast team. This person will work with show hosts, producers, editors, and fellow engineers to make video and audio podcasts whose sound elevates Atlantic journalism. The right candidate will be capable of working both individually and with team members of all experience levels to ensure a seamless workflow and help our programs sound and look their best. The role will at times include night, early-morning, and weekend work. The role may also require a regular Sunday-Thursday schedule.
Requirements
- Mastery of, and ability to help team members troubleshoot issues with, ProTools, Izotope products, Audio Hijack, and other podcast production software
- Experience working with video editors, AAF workflows, and Adobe Premiere
- Experience working with Riverside.fm, Comrex and other remote recording platforms
- Knowledge of Dropbox and other file sharing platforms
- Fluent understanding of remote filing and recording
- Excellent at meeting deadlines and working independently
- A collaborative approach to creation and an independent work ethic
Nice To Haves
- Experience with video editing, cameras, and lighting is a plus
Responsibilities
- Mix and master and repair audio for both video and audio podcasts
- Work with producers to score episodes
- Integrate music and sound design, as needed, e.g. mixing in intro and outro music
- Deliver video and audio files that meet the necessary specifications across relevant podcast and video platforms.
- Work with producers to prepare and clean up music, dialogue, archival, and other audio, and to incorporate edits/feedback as needed
- Assist with recording in-studio, remote connections, and in the field, if needed
- Maintain our podcast studio and ensure producers use best practices in studio
- Troubleshoot technical issues with team members, assist Atlantic writers and editors in establishing the best home-recording setups possible where needed
- Archive published episodes and files
Benefits
- The Atlantic requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, including subsequent boosters, and submit proof of vaccination status. Employees who cannot receive the vaccine because of a disability/medical contraindication or sincerely-held religious belief may request an accommodation (e.g., an exemption) to this requirement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
