Senior Audio Engineer 1

Company Description

LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network, built to create economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce. Our products help people make powerful connections, discover exciting opportunities, build necessary skills, and gain valuable insights every day. We’re also committed to providing transformational opportunities for our own employees by investing in their growth. We aspire to create a culture that’s built on trust, care, inclusion, and fun – where everyone can succeed.

Join us to transform the way the world works.

Job Description

This role will be based in Carpinteria, CA.

At LinkedIn, we trust each other to do our best work where it works best for us and our teams. This role offers a hybrid work option, meaning you can both work from home and commute to a LinkedIn office, depending on what’s best for you and when it is important for your team to be together.

LinkedIn was built to help professionals achieve more in their careers, and every day millions of people use our products to make connections, discover opportunities and gain insights. Our global reach means we get to make a direct impact on the world’s workforce in ways no other company can. We’re much more than a digital resume – we transform lives through innovative products and technology.

Searching for your dream job? At LinkedIn, we strive to help our employees find passion and purpose. Join us in changing the way the world works.

The LinkedIn Learning Solutions Content Team is looking for a Senior Audio Engineer 1 to be responsible for supporting the production and post-production of LinkedIn Learning video training courses by ensuring the quality and integrity of the audio and video capture meets our standards. Reporting to the Manager of Audio Engineering, the Senior Audio Engineer 1 sets up audio gear for recording sessions, reviews recorded movies for audio integrity and quality, provides ongoing support to the production team, and works on audio post-production, including audio restoration, mixing, and mastering.

Responsibilities:

• Set up  voice-over recording and recording of computer system sounds, and ensure the audio meets LinkedIn Learning quality standards, including video training content recorded on-site and remotely.
• Work with the Audio Team, IT, and Training Producers throughout the recording process: review raw footage, coach and help instructors through setup of gear and software on-site and remotely, troubleshoot problems, and identify areas that require attention.
• Set up, troubleshoot, and consult with our Live Action Directors when recording audio for our live action content on-site and remotely; document notes and instructions for use in post production. [camera settings, power] 
• Work with Video Editors to troubleshoot any problems with recorded audio that may have occurred during production and process audio as required.
• Communicate clearly with the post-production teams to ensure successful handoffs throughout the post-production process. 
• Perform audio restoration and clean up using iZotope RX and plugins. 
• Mix multiple tracks of audio using Pro Tools. 
• Master final audio for delivery to our production  partners using LinkedIn Learning delivery standards.
• Build and maintain audio workflow automations for post production. 
• Create documentation for process and workflows
• Perform other duties related to the production and post production of our content as may be assigned.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience editing and mixing dialogue
• 3+ years of experience with on-set and/or studio recordings
• Professional experience using audio restoration programs such as iZotope RX and mixing programs such as Pro Tools
• Experience in the understanding and use of signal flow
• Experience with workflow automation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with and setting up audio gear and troubleshooting issues
• Experience working with screen capture software (ex. Screenflick, Bandicam)
• Avid Certified Pro Tools Operator (Post)
• Experience working with Adobe Premiere and OMF/AAF workflows
• Exceptional problem-solving skills, including the ability to quickly understand, identify, and effectively communicate solutions
• Proven ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and written, and provide exceptional customer service and support to team members
• Patience in explaining  audio/recording methodology to non-industry professionals.
• Understanding of chat applications like Teams and Slack.

Suggested Skills:

• Problem Solving
• Cross team collaboration
• Customer Focus
• Efficient Com