Associate Audio Engineer, Podcasts

Atlantic Media; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 77,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Atlantic is seeking a driven associate audio engineer to join our podcast team in Washington, DC. You will work with hosts, editors, and producers to deliver high-quality audio and video podcasts, both independently and as part of a team.

You will mix, master, and help with music, sound design, and remote recording setups. The role requires flexible hours, including some nights and weekends, with a Sunday-Thursday pattern possible.

Qualifications

• ProTools, Izotope, Audio Hijack and related podcast software troubleshooting.
• Experience with video editors, AAF workflows and Adobe Premiere.
• Familiar with Riverside.fm, Comrex and other remote recording platforms.
• Dropbox and other cloud file sharing platforms.

Responsibilities

• Mix, master, and repair audio for podcasts and video.
• Collaborate with producers to score episodes and integrate music.
• Incorporate sound design, e.g., intro/outro music.
• Deliver files meeting specs across podcast/video platforms.
• Prepare and clean up audio for edits, dialogue, and archiving.
• Assist with studio, remote, and field recording when needed.
• Maintain studio and promote best practices for producers.
• Troubleshoot issues and help set up home-recording setups.
• Archive published episodes and files.

Skills

ProTools

Izotope

Audio Hijack

Adobe Premiere

Riverside.fm

Comrex

Dropbox

Remote recording

Deadlines

Team collaboration

Tools

ProTools

Izotope

Audio Hijack

Adobe Premiere

Riverside.fm

Comrex

Dropbox

Job description

We’re looking for a driven, detail-oriented associate audio engineer to join our growing podcast team. This person will work with show hosts, producers, editors, and fellow engineers to make video and audio podcasts whose sound elevates Atlantic journalism. The right candidate will be capable of working both individually and with team members of all experience levels to ensure a seamless workflow and help our programs sound and look their best. The role will at times include night, early-morning, and weekend work. The role may also require a regular Sunday-Thursday schedule.

Responsibilities

• Mix and master and repair audio for both video and audio podcasts
• Work with producers to score episodes
• Integrate music and sound design, as needed, e.g. mixing in intro and outro music
• Deliver video and audio files that meet the necessary specifications across relevant podcast and video platforms.
• Work with producers to prepare and clean up music, dialogue, archival, and other audio, and to incorporate edits/feedback as needed
• Assist with recording in-studio, remote connections, and in the field, if needed
• Maintain our podcast studio and ensure producers use best practices in studio
• Troubleshoot technical issues with team members, assist Atlantic writers and editors in establishing the best home-recording setups possible where needed
• Archive published episodes and files

Qualifications

• Mastery of, and ability to help team members troubleshoot issues with, ProTools, Izotope products, Audio Hijack, and other podcast production software
• Experience working with video editors, AAF workflows, and Adobe Premiere
• Experience working with Riverside.fm, Comrex and other remote recording platforms
• Knowledge of Dropbox and other file sharing platforms
• Fluent understanding of remote filing and recording Excellent at meeting deadlines and working independently
• A collaborative approach to creation and an independent work ethic
• Experience with video editing, cameras, and lighting is a plus

Salary and Location

Salary Minimum: $77,000; Salary maximum: $80,000

This position is based in Washington, D.C. This is a Guild position.

About The Atlantic

The Atlantic has, for more than 160 years, advanced ideas that matter and sparked global conversation on the most important issues of our time. We aim to bring clarity and original thinking to questions of consequence, on topics ranging from politics, the economy, and global affairs to technology, science, and culture. As the third-longest-running magazine in America, we find ourselves at a remarkable moment: one of both continuation and transformation, of upholding our legacy while continuously reinventing ourselves for the future.

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