Studio Engineer [Audio]

Iron Mountain; Marion Township (SD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temp-to-Hire after 1 year

On-site in Boyers, PA

Job summary

Iron Mountain is seeking an Audio Engineer – Media & Archival Services to digitize, restore, and preserve legacy and modern audio formats. You will maintain studio hardware, ensure chain-of-custody, and uphold metadata accuracy for archival assets.

Requirements include 3+ years in audio engineering or preservation, proficiency with Pro Tools and iZotope RX, and a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Location is Boyers, PA, with a temp-to-hire pathway after one year.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in audio engineering, restoration, or legacy media preservation.
• Strong knowledge of analog and digital formats (reel-to-reel, tape, DAT) and restoration tools like Pro Tools and iZotope RX.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot studio hardware and software while managing multiple preservation projects under deadline.

Responsibilities

• Digitize, restore, and remediate audio materials into high-quality digital formats with detailed logs and preserved media reports.
• Collaborate with client services, archivists, studio staff, and clients to communicate progress and manage workflows.
• Ensure compliance with chain-of-custody procedures and archival metadata standards across all media assets.

Skills

Audio engineering

Audio restoration

Legacy media preservation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Pro Tools

iZotope RX

Job description

Job Summary

Iron Mountain is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Audio Engineer – Media & Archival Services to join our Entertainment Services / Media Preservation team. In this role, you will be responsible for digitizing legacy and modern analog and digital audio formats, performing precise audio restoration and quality control, maintaining professional studio hardware (such as tape machines and DAWs), and ensuring strict chain-of-custody and metadata accuracy for archival media assets.

What You’ll Do

• Digitize, restore, and remediate analog and digital audio materials into high-quality digital formats, delivering detailed technical logs, asset condition reports, and preserved media for client use.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including client services, archivists, studio support staff, and clients to communicate technical progress and manage workflows.

• Ensure compliance with strict chain-of-custody procedures, archival metadata standards, and organizational safety policies for all media assets under care.

What You’ll Bring

• 3+ years of experience in audio engineering, audio restoration, or legacy media preservation.

• Strong knowledge of analog and digital audio formats (reel-to-reel, tape, DAT) as well as professional restoration software such as Pro Tools and iZotope RX.

• Proven ability in troubleshooting studio hardware and software, managing multiple preservation projects under deadline, and maintaining meticulous attention to detail.

• Bachelor’s degree in Audio Engineering, Music Technology, Sound Recording, Media Studies, or equivalent professional experience.
  

What We Offer

• Salary details: $30/hr (Temp-to-Hire position after 1 year)

• Location: Boyers, PA (1137 Branchton Road)

Category: Operations Group