The Audio Editor position is one of the key functions within a large creative team that focuses on the development of promotional content and the qualitative assessment of assets for distribution on national networks and online platforms.
In the broadcast and on-demand delivery chain, the Audio Editor enables file-based workflows and delivery to client approval services and systems.
Responsibilities
• Operate digital audio workstations (principally Pro Tools) and associated outboard equipment and integrated consoles.
• Complete technical QC evaluations of long form programming assets to ensure program masters meet technical specifications set forth by Starz.
• Synchronize ATMOS/7.1/5.1/2.0/1.0 audio to picture, to include effects, dialog, voiceover, and music.
• Collaborate with producers/project managers to generate high quality material consistent with a nationally recognized premium program service.
• Edit and mix audio tracks for Starz promotional material.
• Manage audio/video assets through supply chain from start to finish.
• Maintain high level of project media and metadata organization with our work-in-progress asset management systems.
• Utilize signal monitoring equipment to measure & evaluate audio and metadata content to match outgoing delivery requirements and SMPTE, ATSC, NTSC recommended practices, especially in terms of broadcast loudness standards.
Qualifications & Skills
• At least 3 years of experience in broadcast post-production with direct audio editing/mixing experience of content placed nationally for advertising agency clients; and/or nationally distributed broadcast or cable network service.
• Proven editorial experience using Pro tools.
• Professional application of audio signal monitoring and processing to maintain loudness to prevailing specification and recommended practice by SMPTE, ATSC and FCC.
• Experience with multi-track distribution and conforming within Pro Tools.
• Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
• Good time-management skills
• Great interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience evaluating the audio content of long form content for television is strongly preferred