Audio Engineer / Operator, APAC

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Audio Engineer / Operator, APAC

Job Description

Audio Engineer / Operator in APAC

About the Company

As the world's leading multidisciplinary service provider, Deluxe underpins the media and entertainment industry, servicing content creators and distributors by providing Global Content Distribution, Localization, Accessibility , and Mastering while leading end-to-end innovation with unparalleled scale and agility across the Streaming, Theatrical, Broadcast and Mobile landscapes. With headquarters in Los Angeles and offices around the globe, the company employs over 3,200 of the most talented and experienced industry individuals worldwide. For more information, please visit www.bydeluxe.com

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.
• Must have good written and spoken English. Should be able to communicate effectively when reporting issues.
• Ability to work in a team and individually contribut e to team goals.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.
• 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.

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-r04em6-18-216-99-89-42 in your application.