Our creative and technical team is looking for a senior sound effects editor to support our sound team in the creation of immersive videos. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in sound design and effects editing for immersive formats, with a curiosity in adapting these creative workflows to new media experiences.
Description
The Sound Effects Editor will join an in-house sound team, working closely with our Audio Lead and the broader team to craft compelling immersive soundscapes. You will design sounds and edit effects for a variety of genres and in a variety of styles with an intense focus on building immersion through sound. Your work will involve taking traditional sound editing experience as a foundation and building on it to create experiences that feel alive and real. On some projects, a rough premix may also be required.
Key Qualifications
- 7+ years experience in post-production sound with a strong focus on sound effects editorial and sound design, particularly for surround and immersive audio formats
- Passion for telling stories and creating environments with sound
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Proficiency with Pro Tools and Soundminer, including metadata workflows and organizing sound libraries
- Extensive experience editing multichannel recordings, including all common surround formats and Ambisonic
- Technical proficiency with ability to adapt quickly to new tools and workflows still in active development
- Open-minded approach to exploring new techniques and methodologies
- Comfortable working on multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills for collaborating with clients, partners, and leads
Additional Requirements
- Experience with non-traditional media formats (VR, interactive, or gaming) strongly preferred
- Experience with Reaper preferred, but not required
- Experience with multichannel recording techniques a plus
- Basic experience in using the command line to invoke apps and scripts
Education & Experience
- BA/BS or equivalent experience.
