Associate Audio Engineer, Podcasts

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

Job summary

The Atlantic is seeking an associate audio engineer for its podcast team in Washington, DC. This role collaborates with hosts, producers, editors, and engineers to deliver high-quality sound for video and audio podcasts.

The ideal candidate can work alone or with a team and will support in-studio, remote, or field recording, ensuring top-notch sound and smooth workflows. Responsibilities include mixing, mastering, scoring with producers, integrating music and sound design, and delivering

Qualifications

• Mastery of ProTools, Izotope, Audio Hijack and other podcast production software.

Responsibilities

• Mix and master and repair audio for both video and audio podcasts.
• Work with producers to score episodes.
• Integrate music and sound design, e.g. mixing in intro and outro music.
• Deliver video and audio files that meet specifications across podcast and video platforms.
• Assist with recording in-studio, remote connections, and in the field, if needed.
• Maintain podcast studio and ensure best practices in studio.
• Troubleshoot technical issues with team members and help writers/editors with home-recording setups.
• Archive published episodes and files.

Skills

ProTools

Izotope

Audio Hijack

Remote recording platforms

Dropbox

Riverside.fm

Comrex

Adobe Premiere

Deadlines

Independent work

Tools

Premiere Pro

AAF workflows

Remote recording platforms

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 Include

• 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 Of The Ideal Candidate

• 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 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.

The Atlantic Monthly Group LLC ("The Atlantic") is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Atlantic is committed to diversity and encourages members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including women, LGBTQ people, people of color, and people with disabilities. We do not discriminate against our applicants because of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Job offers to work at The Atlantic are contingent upon the candidate’s successful completion of reference checks and compliance with The Atlantic's COVID-19 vaccination policy. The Atlantic requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, including subsequent boosters, and submit proof of vaccination status. Employees who cannot receive the vaccine because of a disability/medical contraindication or sincerely-held religious belief may request an accommodation (e.g., an exemption) to this requirement.