AV Engineer

National Capitol Contracting LLC•Mclean, VA

About The Position

The Engineer position plays a vital role in ensuring the successful execution of AV services by partnering with AV specialists, interpreting technical drawings, maintaining system functionality, and supporting hybrid video conferencing technologies. The ideal candidate will be a technically skilled leader with excellent communication skills and a commitment to continuous learning.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of experience in professional audio production using current audio recording methods and technologies.
Strong interpersonal skills and a customer-service orientation, with experience working with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Proven experience as a collaborative team member.
Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud suite, Sony Sound Forge, PreSonus Studio One, digital audio interfaces, multi-channel recording, microphone selection and placement, and live studio mixing.

Responsibilities

Operate an audio studio to record language dialogues, scripted narration, and audio podcasts for the training center.
Collaborate on live productions and studio recordings, including microphone placement, sound level adjustment, and audio mixing for programs.
Capture audio using online meeting tools and Adobe Podcast software.
Research and incorporate assets from stock repositories for sound effects and music.
Use AI tools to generate audio narration, sound effects, and music. Merge human recordings with AI-generated voice to create seamless dialogue tracks using Azure or Google Text-to-Speech (TTS) tools.
Edit audio recordings in digital media editing software (such as Adobe Creative Suite) to modify, cut, and arrange audio tracks (dialogue, sound effects, music) for quality, pacing, and flow in post-production. Employ advanced plugins such as EQ, compressors, and noise reduction filters to enhance audio tracks. Sweeten and master audio, encode file output, re-encode audio formats, transfer files, and maintain effective asset management.
Create audio segments for training course materials hosted on the NFATC Online learning management platform and Google Sites. Audio programs are also used in videos, interactive e-Book activities, and audio podcasts.
Develop audio products for enterprise communication and marketing.
Recommend sound recording equipment, software, and systems.
Arrange and maintain the schedule for recordings with customers and fulfill audiovisual work orders