A/V Engineer (all genders)

Universal Music; Salzburg; Presencial; EUR 32.040 - 38.378; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Annual subscription to music streaming services

Discounts and cashback rewards platform

JobRad (bike leasing program)

Free coffee and beverages at the office

Free parking

Descripción de la vacante

A leading music company is looking for an A/V Engineer to support global media operations in Salzburg. This role involves managing audio, video, and caption assets while ensuring quality control and troubleshooting technical issues. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in media services and strong skills in audio, video, and caption workflows using tools like Adobe Creative Cloud. A passion for music and effective communication in English are essential.

Formación

• 3+ years of experience in media services, music production, or video post-production.
• Thorough knowledge of audio/video mixing, editing, and their common technical challenges.
• Strong familiarity with multichannel / immersive audio formats, especially Dolby Atmos.

Responsabilidades

• Manage audio, video, and caption assets across quality control and encoding workflows.
• Edit and quality check audio, video, and captions for productization.
• Provide support to internal and external stakeholders.

Conocimientos

Audio/video mixing

Editing

Troubleshooting

Quality Control

Documentation

Communication

Passion for music

Educación

Relevant college degree or equivalent professional experience

Herramientas

Adobe Creative Cloud

DaVinci Resolve

Pro Tools

EZTitles

Airtable

Excel

Descripción del empleo

A/V Engineer (all genders) Universal Music is the market leader in the music business. The world’s most famous and most successful record labels belong to us. We’ve been writing music history for over 100 years representing legendary musicians across all genres. Our accomplishments are driven by our love for music, extraordinary artists, and our ambitious team. In everything we do, we are committed to artistry, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

Here’s your chance to join! Effective immediately, we’re looking for an A/V Engineer (all genders)to become a part of our Global Media Management & Technology team, located in Salzburg, Austria.

Job Summary

This role is responsible for supporting global media / technical operations in our Salzburg office. Primary responsibilities include performing Quality Control and editorial tasks related to audio, video, and caption assets as well as troubleshooting technical issues, as they arise.

Success in this role means maintaining exceptional aural, visual, and technical attention to detail, ensuring assets meet required standards, and contributing to reliable, efficient supply-chain operations. This position is well suited to someone who enjoys hands‑on technical work, problem‑solving, and working collaboratively in a fast‑paced, international environment.

Job Functions

• Manage audio, video, and caption/subtitle assets across quality control, archiving, and encoding workflows
• Edit and quality check audio, video, and caption program material for subsequent productization and archive
• Review (and create) automated + manual Quality Control reports with a meticulous attention to detail
• Work closely with internal teams and record label partners to coordinate asset handling and delivery
• Monitor workflows, identify issues, and troubleshoot problems through to resolution
• Maintain accurate documentation, asset records, and database entries
• Provide responsive, professional support to internal and external stakeholders

Job Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in the media services, music production, or video post‑production sectors
• Thorough working knowledge of audio/video mixing, mastering, editing, encoding, and their common failures or technical challenges
• Strong expertise and experience in audio, video, and caption‑based workflows utilizing tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud, DaVinci Resolve, Pro Tools, and EZTitles
• Strong familiarity with multichannel / immersive audio formats, especially Dolby Atmos and its specific software (e.g. DAR, DAAA, DACT)
• The aptitude to normalize, modify, and prepare file‑based content to defined specifications
• In depth knowledge of Mac‑based hardware / software and the ability to perform advanced troubleshooting with a variety of 3rd party applications
• Knowledge in the history of video capture, especially as it relates to Quality Control and archival of digital assets that were originally recorded or released in legacy formats
• Experience creating complex formulas, filtering logic, and view management in apps like Airtable and Excel
• A keen understanding of how the workflows referenced above fit into a modern, digital supply chain
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in the English language – team language is English
• Strong ownership of assigned tasks
• Ability to provide constructive feedback
• Passion for music, film, and audiovisual content

Education

• Relevant college degree or equivalent professional experience

Additional Information

This is a 38.5‑hour full‑time position based in Salzburg, working closely with international colleagues across multiple territories. The role offers hands‑on exposure to Universal Music Group’s global media management and advanced technology operations, with opportunities to develop operational expertise across both audio and video.

Compensation is based on the applicable Austrian collective bargaining agreement. The minimum salary is €3,155 gross per month. A market‑appropriate overpayment is possible depending on qualifications and experience.

Rewards & Benefits at UMG Austria

Working at UMG is more than just a job – it’s the total package. We take care of our people and are committed to creating an environment where employees feel supported, valued, and able to do their best work.

Highlights from our UMG Austria rewards and benefits include:

• Annual subscription to music streaming services
• Discounts and cashback rewards platform
• The possibility to choose from a variety of additional benefits, such as the Klimaticket
• JobRad (bike leasing program)
• Free coffee and beverages at the office
• Free parking

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We look forward to receiving your application in English via our online application form! Please upload your documents (letter of motivation / cover letter, CV, references) as files and state your earliest starting date as well as salary expectations.