Sound Engineer
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Job Overview

We are seeking a creative Sound Engineer to record, mix and edit music and audio sounds for our productions. 

As a Sound Engineer, your duties and responsibilities include setting up and operating sound equipment in live performances, recordings, etc.

You should be deft around delicate audio equipment and expert in utilizing them to deliver quality sound. You should also be knowledgeable about various audio recording and editing techniques. 

If you possess a creative mind and have a good ear for this position, then please do apply. We will love to meet you. 

Responsibilities

• Set up and test sound equipment before occasions, events, broadcasts or recordings.

• Record, edit, mix or reproduce musical recording with instruments, vocals and so on.

• Improve sound quality and add sound effects to all recordings.

• Collaborate with video editors to synchronize video with recorded soundtracks.

• Work smoothly with Sound Engineering Technicians.

• Play tracks with some special effects amidst live occasions.

• Work with lighting, cameraman and other co-workers efficiently.

• Create and manage sound and audio libraries.

• Resolve technical issues when they emerge.

• Follow details, guidelines, and instructions from executives, producers and so forth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Audio Engineering, Sound Engineering or related field.

• Proven 3+ years of experience as a Sound Engineer, Audio Engineering or a similar role in the Media Department.

• Great technical skills in sound engineering procedures (e.g. equalization, chorus effect, limitation, automation, echo, amplification, etc.)

• Excellent experience using sound recording studio equipment (e.g. Reaper, Presonus Studiolive Series III, etc)

• Outstanding knowledge of recording equipment (e.g. Master and Pro Tools).

• Team player with excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Critical thinker, detail-oriented and creative individual.

• Excellent sense of pitch and swift reactions.

• Ability to work independently.