Audio Engineer / Editor

Job Description

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Audio Engineer / Editor

Job Description

Audio Editor in APAC

Position Overview
We are seeking a talented Audio Conform/QC operator to join our team in Seoul. The successful candidate will be an experienced editor who has worked across a wide variety of projects and platforms. You must be able to follow creative direction and have a critical eye for quality and detail. This position will be located in Seoul Korea.

Primary Responsibilities

Perform audio editing, frame rate conversions and audio conforms on stereo/5.1 audio files for perfect sync.
• Must have a good understanding of various video frame rates.
• Individuals must efficiently use audio interfaces, audio monitoring equipment, and digital audio workstations to produce high-quality audio files.
• Individuals will have good judgmental skills in identifying various audio anomalies and trying to fix in house or report them back to the client.
• Individuals must ensure that the tasks assigned to them are completed in a timely manner and ensure to update work trackers daily.
• The individual is responsible for maintaining the audio equipment and ensuring good functionality without any malfunctions and downtime.
• Work with studio clients and Deluxe account management to meet the specifications and vision for each project.
• Maintain productive and positive working relationships with clients to encourage their return for future projects.
• Work within pre-estimated budgets and timelines.
• Evaluate audio sources for quality and configuration.
• Proven expertise in quality control for audio, including a thorough understanding of audio post-production processes.
• Audio editing, conforming, and conversion utilizing the most recent version of Pro Tools.
• Process and edit audio to repair anomalies such as pops, ticks, drop-outs, etc.
• Create audio fold-downs, down-mixes, and matrices as necessary.
• Experience meeting broadcast or other audio limiting and level specifications (CALM Act, EBU-R128, etc.)
• The ability to interpret technical terms and processes and render them comprehensible to clients and Deluxe account management is essential.
• Create audio assets that conform to client specifications and are ready for delivery.
• Provide informed, thorough information to account management and clients regarding audio and source element issues and suggest recommendations for addressing them in a timely manner.
• Create logs to effectively communicate work done to both account management and clients.
• Machine and system configuration, connection, and troubleshooting.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Edit & QC Original or Foreign content, including stems, final composite mixes, and fully filled M&E in 5.1, 7.1, Dolby ATMOS, and other immersive formats.
• Mix Original or localized content such as dubbed features, trailers & Audio Description mixes.

What You Bring:
• Minimum over 5 years of audio post-production experience in a creative environment.
• BS/BA degree preferred.
• Must be proficient with Pro Tools and other editing platforms.
• Knowledge of Audio and Video post-production frame rates, time code types, audio speeds, channel configurations, metering scales, and general mixing aesthetics is a must.
• Individuals must possess a fundamental understanding of digital audio and video signals, standards, machines, and wiring.
• Position requires a high level of ingenuity (using the different tools at the operator's disposal) in order to achieve the highest quality audio results.
• As all of our work is scheduled and customer-satisfaction-driven, reliability and timeliness are very critical.
• Must possess exceptional communication skills: a high level of written, verbal, negotiation, presentation, and analytical ability is imperative
• Must have demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize and be extremely detail-oriented
• Individual will work in a fast-paced, small team environment. Individuals will be dealing directly with other technical, creative, and operations employees on a regular basis, but must also be able to work independently.
• Individuals must know basic operation and troubleshooting for Macs and PCs.
• Experience in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. Experience in multimedia, software, and/or creative production environment preferred.
• Strong and efficient computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, plus experience with project management, flowcharting, and database software).
• Flexibility to work extended hours and/or weekends to meet project deadlines.
• Must have good written and spoken English. Should be able to communicate effectively when reporting issues.
• Ability to work in a team and individually contribute to team goals.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.

Hiring Requirements
• Must have excellent working knowledge of Avid or Digi Design Protools HD.
• Must have a very strong technical understanding of digital audio, sample rates, bit rates, audio speed, digital audio sync, SMPTE time code, video sync, and video codecs.
• Must have a strong understanding and experience with all common audio configurations, including 7.1, 5.1, 2.0, and Mono.
• Must possess excellent operational skills of the Apple OS X Operation System.
• Good communication skills.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r1q3km-3-137-148-226-42 in your application.