Sr Audio Engineer

Job Description:

Position Overview

The primary responsibility of the Senior Audio Engineer is to manage, maintain, operate, and troubleshoot audio hardware and software in an audio/video over IP environment. This senior level position will supervise and mentor junior to mid-level video engineers and production assistants.

All duties are to be performed in accordance with Company and departmental policies, practices, and procedures. All Company Team Members are expected to conduct and carry themselves in a professional manner at all times. Team Members are required to observe the Company’s standards, work requirements and rules of conduct.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain, and calibrate audio hardware and software in a live online gaming environment.

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with audio equipment and intercom systems in a live production environment.

• Partner closely with the product, creative, design, engineering, and leadership teams to ensure the audio quality for our livestream products is of the highest quality.

• Operate and maintain a digital mixer during live events and broadcast/video productions, adjusting sound levels and applying equalization as needed.

• Communicate with other technical and production staff to ensure a seamless show production.

• Lead efforts in the proper storage, maintenance, and inventory of audio equipment.

• Stay up-to-date with the latest audio technologies and industry trends.

• Assist in AV systems integration projects.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 21 years of age.

• Proof of authorization to work in the United States.

• High school diploma or equivalent or equivalent work experience.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain any certification or license, as required by law or policy.

• 3+ years of professional audio engineering experience.

• Knowledge of AV using NDI and basic digital networking in an AVoIP environment.

• Working knowledge of studio microphone, speaker, and monitoring equipment.

• Working knowledge of studio control room systems, specifically audio video switchers, control surfaces and related components.

• Understanding of AV system design.

• Working experience in audio editing or DAW software such as ProTools, Cubase, Logic, Audition, or equivalent.

• Proven expertise in studio audio streaming, recording, editing, mixing, and mastering.

• Experience in the gaming and technical industries preferred.

• Working experience with Dante. Certification in Dante a plus

• Working experience with ClearCom and/or RTS systems a plus

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both in spoken and written form. 

Physical Requirements

Must be able to:

• Physically access assigned workspace areas with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Work remotely as necessary.

• Work indoors and be exposed to various environmental factors such as, but not limited to, CRT, noise, and dust.

• Utilize laptop and standard keyboard to perform essential functions of the job.