Associate, Post-Production Audio Mixer (External Agency Employee)
About The Position
NFL Films is seeking an experienced Associate, Post-Production Audio Mixer to create broadcast-quality audio for documentaries, feature programming, branded content, commercial projects, and digital media. The role leads audio post-production, including dialogue editing, sound design, restoration, re-recording mixing, and final delivery. It combines technical expertise and creative judgment to use sound to enhance emotion, reinforce narrative, and elevate the viewer experience. The employee will work collaboratively in a deadline-driven production environment. This is an in-office role requiring onsite presence at an NFL office or stadium; remote and hybrid options are not offered. The position averages 40 hours per week, with availability for early mornings, evenings, weekends, extended hours, and other non-standard schedules as production requires. The posting is for a position with an NFL third-party agency partner. The selected candidate will be an agency employee, not an NFL employee. The assignment is limited in duration but may be extended by agreement between the NFL and the agency. The agency handles compensation, benefits, and other employment terms. No relocation assistance will be provided.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Audio Engineering, Recording Arts, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
- Minimum of 10+ years of professional experience as a Sound Designer and/or Re-Recording Mixer in a post-production environment.
- Demonstrated experience with documentary, sports, commercial, and long-form content production.
- Advanced knowledge of mix stem creation and delivery workflows.
- Extensive experience mixing in stereo, surround, and Dolby Atmos environments.
- Strong understanding of digital audio workstations, audio signal flow, and contemporary post-production techniques.
- Proficiency with audio restoration, repair, and cleanup tools, including iZotope RX.
- Proven ability to maintain high-quality output while working under tight deadlines and shifting priorities.
- Availability for early mornings, evenings, weekends, extended hours, and other non-standard schedules as required by production demands and deadlines.
- Ability to work onsite at an NFL office or stadium location.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in sports, entertainment, or broadcast media environments.
- Advanced proficiency with DaVinci Resolve Fairlight.
- Familiarity with evolving audio standards and emerging post-production technologies.
- Strong creative instincts and a passion for storytelling through sound.
- Collaborative approach and ability to build effective working relationships across production teams.
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Solution-oriented mindset and ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to remain composed and productive in fast-paced production environments.
- Enthusiastic, proactive can-do attitude; grit without ego or entitlement; relationship-building and influencing ability; eagerness to learn; strong work ethic; and an agile mindset.
Responsibilities
- Perform dialogue editing, sound effects editing, restoration, and cleanup for NFL Films productions.
- Create original sound designs that support and enhance storytelling objectives.
- Execute re-recording mixes for documentary, long-form, short-form, commercial, and digital content.
- Deliver final mixes and mix stems in accordance with production, broadcast, and distribution specifications.
- Mix and deliver content in stereo, surround sound, and Dolby Atmos formats.
- Use DaVinci Resolve Fairlight and other industry-standard tools to manage audio post-production workflows.
- Apply audio restoration and repair techniques using tools such as iZotope RX.
- Collaborate with producers, editors, composers, and other creative stakeholders to align audio with the creative vision.
- Troubleshoot technical and workflow challenges while maintaining schedules and quality standards.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet demanding production deadlines.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
