Audio Engineer Job Description

An audio engineer is a person who works in a recording studio or in the entertainment industry.

The audio engineer's job is typically to record the music and sound effects for movies, television shows, video games, and advertisements.

The audio engineer's duties typically consist of selecting microphones, preamps, and equalizers to achieve the desired sound.

The audio engineer also selects samples and loops from libraries and selects a sound processing program to add special effects.

The audio engineer uses sound programs produced by audio software companies to edit recordings of music or sound effects.

Updated on:     
October 7, 2022

Job Brief:

We're looking for an Audio Engineer to help us create the best possible audio experience for our customers. As an Audio Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing audio systems. You will also be responsible for troubleshooting and resolving audio issues. If you are passionate about audio and want to help us create the best possible experience for our customers, then we want to hear from you!

Audio Engineer Duties:

  • Maintain client relationships through the delivery of quality project solutions
  • Provide agency-wide leadership
  • Develop and maintain an infrastructure that supports high-quality client work
  • Successfully manage client relationships
  • Coordinate with outside vendors to evaluate and manage project costs, identifying opportunities for cost saving
  • Provide technical expertise for specific projects
  • Develop and maintain relationships with key media resources
  • Proactively identify, mitigate, and track recurring technical issues
  • Develop internal process documentation

Audio Engineer Responsibilities:

  • Record, mix, and master audio (live and post-production)
  • Research, organize, and compile all audio assets
  • Perform audio editing and audio restoration
  • Develop and maintain audio programming documentation
  • Assist with training and development of audio personnel
  • Perform audio cleanup and quality control
  • Conduct research to determine new audio hardware and software technologies
  • Assist in recruiting, hiring, training, and supervising audio personnel

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Requirements And Skills:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
  • 10 years experience as a production, live sound, or live engineer
  • Knowledge of mixing console, audio interface, and DAW systems
  • Knowledge of digital recording techniques
  • Expert knowledge of digital audio manipulation
  • Experience with Pro Tools

At [Company Name], we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our success. We are committed to building a team that reflects our values and we encourage applications from people of all races, religions, national origins, genders, and ages, as well as veterans and individuals with disabilities.