Audio Engineer

Socket.dev; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Sound Technician/Audio Engineer with proven on-set experience in film or television to capture high-quality production sound. You will work closely with directors, producers, and camera teams to ensure dialogue clarity, continuity, and consistency across shoots.

The ideal candidate combines strong on-location mixing and boom operation with the ability to troubleshoot issues in real time, manage gear, and deliver well-documented audio for post-production.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional on-set sound experience.
• Proficient with boom mics and field recorders.
• Knowledge of timecode, slating, and multi-cam workflows.
• Ability to work quickly and quietly on set.
• Familiarity with post-production audio formats.

Responsibilities

• Operate sound gear on production sets, including field mixers, booms, lavalier systems, and recorders.
• Capture dialogue, ambient, and sync sound for interviews and scenes.
• Monitor levels and adjust to prevent clipping and distortion.
• Mic talent with discretion; manage lav placement and cables.
• Collaborate with Director, DP, and talent for optimal mic position.
• Conduct pre-shoot sound checks and troubleshoot issues quickly.
• Log takes, label files, and maintain organized post-production notes.
• Maintain and store all sound equipment.
• Deliver clean audio files and field notes for post-production.

Skills

Boom operation

On-location sound mixing

Discretion on set

Audio troubleshooting

Log audio files

Tools

Zoom F8

Sound Devices

Sennheiser wireless

Rode/Deity booms

Job description

We are seeking a Sound Technician/Audio Engineer with proven experience in the film or television industry. This individual will be responsible for capturing high-quality production sound on set—working closely with directors, producers, and camera teams to ensure audio clarity, continuity, and consistency across all types of shoots.

The ideal candidate is highly skilled in both mixing and boom operation, adaptable to various shooting environments, and capable of managing and troubleshooting on-location sound challenges in real time.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate provided sound equipment during production, including field mixers, boom mics, wireless lavalier systems, and recorders
• Capture high-quality dialogue, ambient, and sync sound during interviews, scripted scenes, and documentary shoots
• Monitor sound levels and adjust inputs to prevent clipping, distortion, or signal loss
• Mic up talent with discretion and care; manage lav placement, cabling, and concealment
• Collaborate with the Director, DP, and talent to ensure optimal mic positioning and minimal interference
• Conduct pre-shoot sound checks and troubleshoot equipment or interference issues quickly
• Log audio files, label takes, and maintain organized records for post-production
• Maintain, inventory, and properly store all sound equipment
• Support post-production by delivering clean, well-documented audio files and field notes

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional experience as a production sound mixer or boom operator
• Proficiency with industry-standard gear (e.g., Zoom F8, Sound Devices mixers, Sennheiser/Lectrosonics wireless, Rode/Deity booms, etc.)
• Strong understanding of on-location audio mixing, gain structure, and mic techniques
• Experience working in a variety of production environments (studio, field, run-and-gun, interviews)
• Knowledge of timecode sync, slating, and best practices for multi-cam shoots
• Ability to work quickly and quietly on set with minimal disruption
• Familiarity with post-production workflows and audio formats
• Must be organized, punctual, and responsive under time-sensitive conditions
• Ability to lift and carry sound gear; must have valid driver’s license and reliable transportation