Sound Engineer Technical Assistant

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Los Angeles - Burbank, CA 91505Position Type: Part TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $25.00 - $25.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: AnyJob Category: EducationPOSITION SUMMARY:

The New York Film Academy is seeking a Sound Engineer Technical Assistant for a part-time, hourly position for the Post Production department. As a Technical Assistant for New York Film Academy your responsibilities would cover a wide range of duties including, but not limited to the following:

REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following responsibilities are general duties that a particular employee in this position may or may not be required to perform. The day-to-day duties required of this position may vary.

Assist Voice Over class sessions, supporting Voice Over instruction and handling technical sound issues
Record Voice Overs for class projects and student reels using industry-standard audio recording equipment.
ADR/VO Engineer provides support for and runs the Post Production Sound Booth
Edit/Comp Voice-Over recordings, including dialogue cleanup 
Mix Voice-Over recordings adding music and effects to create professional reels
Manage/record ADR sessions, supporting Directors and Talent in capturing performances
Manage student and class recording session scheduling    
Test, setup and maintain ADR/VO studio equipment 
Provide technical advice and troubleshooting for both students and faculty

QualificationsKNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCIES:

Proficient in Avid Pro Tools 
Proficient with real time mixing
Proficient in dialogue editorial 
Ability to effectively communicate and work with Director and students 
Advanced knowledge of Audio Production and Post Production workflow 
Ability to interact well with instructors, talent and directors while keeping to tight deadlines

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION:

Bachelor's Degree in Sound Design, Film or Communications 
Avid Pro Tools Certification a plus

REPRESENTATIVE MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND/OR SOFTWARE USED:

THE FOLLOWING MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND / OR SOFTWARE ARE COMMONLY, BUT NOT ALWAYS, ASSOCIATED WITH THE PERFORMANCE OF THIS POSITION.  ACTUAL MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND/ OR SOFTWARE USED WILL VARY.

iMac Computer
Pro Tools Mixing Board

ENVIRONMENTAL / ATMOSPHERIC WORKING CONDITIONS:

The following environmental / atmospheric working conditions are commonly, but not always, associated with the performance of this position.  The actual working conditions will vary.

Outdoor/Indoor Film Set environment.
Office environment.