Sound Designer II

Ultimate Fighting Championship

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The UFC is seeking an Audio Re-recording Mixer / Sound Designer to join our Emmy Award-winning production team in Las Vegas. The ideal candidate will have experience mixing a wide array of long form, short form, and promotional content for major sports and/or entertainment brands, across various media platforms. We’re looking for a creative, as well as technically skilled engineer who is familiar with the audio challenges and trends in sports media / documentaries and is current with the latest audio techniques and software. We are seeking someone who can use their originality and imaginative capabilities to create compelling mixes and sound effects. Mix a variety of long form content, including but not limited to feature length documentaries, episodic series, and supporting promotional elements. Generate creative sound design and strategize effective applications for it across the entire spectrum of UFC productions. Create original sound effects. Conceptualize creative approaches to audio production and review current systems for optimization. Create unique and innovative procedures for audio and audio related tasks across all aspects of production and post-production. Mix a variety of short form content, including but not limited to digital series, features, trailers, and promotional assets for television and radio. Collaborate and communicate effectively with video editors to get the best audio results. Works independently on some projects and collaborates with teammates on others. Works at the direction of Producers to apply editorial notes and revise audio assets. Works to elevate the sound of our productions creatively and technically to equal or exceed industry standards. Other tasks, projects, and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years mixing experience on both short form and long form projects for broadcast television.
Must be proficient in Avid Pro Tools, iZotope RX, and plugins from major developers.
Must be proficient in noise reduction and dialogue editing techniques.
Must have knowledge of audio signal flow, EQ / compressor techniques and core audio concepts.
Must understand C.A.L.M. act loudness specifications.
Must understand basic video formats and AAF/OMF import functionality.
Must have experience recording voice overs in person as well as remotely via Source Connect.
Strong creative and imaginative capabilities.
College degree preferred, High School diploma or equivalent GED required.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail is necessary.
Must be able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Must be able to work on multiple projects simultaneously with tight deadlines.
Must maintain discretion and confidential information.
Must have working knowledge of basic administrative office computer programs, on Mac and Windows PC workstations.
Work hours will typically take place Monday through Friday, but candidate will be expected to work some nights and weekends when necessary.
Candidates will be subject to an audio test to assess technical ability and aptitude.

Nice To Haves

Experience with location sound recording and equipment a plus.
Experience with working for an agency, post-production company or broadcast creative team is a plus.
Experience in a sports environment is preferred.
Knowledge of MMA is a plus.

Responsibilities

Mix a variety of long form content, including but not limited to feature length documentaries, episodic series, and supporting promotional elements.
Generate creative sound design and strategize effective applications for it across the entire spectrum of UFC productions.
Create original sound effects.
Conceptualize creative approaches to audio production and review current systems for optimization.
Create unique and innovative procedures for audio and audio related tasks across all aspects of production and post-production.
Mix a variety of short form content, including but not limited to digital series, features, trailers, and promotional assets for television and radio.
Collaborate and communicate effectively with video editors to get the best audio results.
Works independently on some projects and collaborates with teammates on others.
Works at the direction of Producers to apply editorial notes and revise audio assets.
Works to elevate the sound of our productions creatively and technically to equal or exceed industry standards.
Other tasks, projects, and responsibilities as assigned.