Audio Engineer, Sound Innovation

Real Chemistry • Chicago, MA

11h • $100,000 - $115,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

At Real Chemistry, making the world a healthier place isn’t just an aspiration—it’s our everyday reality. Our drive to transform healthcare is informed by our blend of deep scientific expertise, human-centred creativity, and AI-driven insights, fostering a unique environment where innovation thrives and our people are impact-obsessed. As a global agency, we provide a full suite of services across healthcare communications and marketing to our clients, including top players in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. Our #LifeatRealChem culture is rooted in our people—we believe we are best together and are committed to excellence for both our clients and colleagues. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your career, if you share our passion for healthcare and connection, we invite you to explore our opportunities. Discover your purpose. Embrace innovation. Experience #LifeatRealChem. Real Chemistry is looking for an Audio Engineer, Sound Innovation to join our growing team! 21GRAMS, Real Chemistry’s advertising agency, has done a lot in its first 5+ years. Known for our creativity, we've just been ranked as the #2 creative health agency in the world by Cannes Lions. It takes a team to do ambitious things, and our ambition is to help people connect with healthcare – by making advertising less of an interruption and more worth people’s time because it actually gets them. As an agency with the full capabilities of Real Chemistry at our fingertips, we’ve got endless potential. ROOM42, Real Chemistry’s in-house production company, is hiring an experienced Audio Production Lead to join our in-house production team. The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in sound editing and mixing. Should be familiar with audio post-production workflows - sound design and mixing for film and video, as well as podcast production. Also be comfortable leading remote recording sessions, directing talent and managing communication between team members. A requirement of this role is to have a strong interest and expertise in generative AI software and workflows related to the audio production industry. This is a hybrid role, based in any of our US offices—including New York City, Boston, Chicago, Carmel, Lambertville, or San Francisco—or remotely within the US, depending on team and business needs. This role will work according to the Eastern Time zone.

Requirements

• 4+ years of professional experience in audio post-production (experience in a corporate environment, agency – specifically healthcare agency is a plus but not required).
• Proficiency in Pro Tools required, familiarity with Adobe Suite is an advantage.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the latest audio production tools, both traditional and those utilizing AI.
• Expertise in voiceover recording, directing, and editing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, Box, and Frame.io in a corporate environment and the ability to quickly learn and incorporate new software and systems.
• Strong understanding of broadcast, digital, social, and standard delivery specifications.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to articulate creative concepts and rationale for clients and the team.
• Exceptionally high creative standards, balanced with an understanding of timeline and budget constraints.

Nice To Haves

• Background in music production – a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team members on creative and efficient ways to incorporate AI into audio production and post-production workflows.
• Sound design, editing, and mixing for all sorts of projects, ranging from documentary-style films to scripted advertisements, talking heads, animated instructional videos, radio spots, podcasts, sonic branding, and anything else our Creatives can come up with.
• Manage the casting, directing, recording, and editing of voiceover talent, both AI and real people.
• Podcast Production: collaborate with team members to develop structure, format, and workflow (incorporating AI) for different podcast series. Manage all recording, editing, and mixing.
• Contribute and collaborate in a high-volume, fast-paced team environment, maintaining high standards of audio quality.
• Maintain freshness, creative excellence, and innovation to uphold and enhance the brand.
• Stay updated on trends and advancements in audio production, post-production, and sound design (especially utilizing generative AI), using this knowledge to inform work and push creative boundaries.
• Direct and manage the work of outside contractors and freelancers as needed.

Benefits

• Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefit program and perks, tailored to your region. Globally, this includes offices in our key markets with free snacks to keep you running all day long, generous holiday and paid time off, options for private medical, dental, and vison plans, and support in saving for the future.
• Other perks include mental wellness coaching and support and access to more than 13,000 online classes with LinkedIn Learning.
• Learn more about our great benefits and perks and search specific offerings in your region at: www.realchemistrybenefits.com .

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees