Sound Engineer (Production, Design, Mixing, and Immersive Audio)

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Sound Engineer (Production, Design, Mixing, and Immersive Audio)

Job Description

Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and versatile Sound Engineer with expertise in multiple facets of sound engineering for film, events, podcasts, and immersive audio experiences. The ideal candidate will have a comprehensive skill set, including production sound, sound design, post-production editing, and immersive audio design for events. This position requires both technical mastery and creative intuition to elevate audio content across a variety of media formats. Candidates should be technically curious, actively exploring AI technologies and the opportunities they provide to enhance creativity, efficiency, and innovation in marketing video production.

Help Us Tell SUSE’s Story:

Join Our First-Ever Video Production Team. This is an incredible time to join SUSE as we build and grow our first-ever video production team! As a company at the forefront of open-source innovation, we’re expanding our creative capabilities to amplify our brand, reach global audiences, and tell powerful stories about our technology and culture. You’ll have the unique opportunity to shape the direction of our video content, working alongside talented teams in an exciting, fast-paced environment. Be part of something new, from the ground up, and help us craft engaging and dynamic video content that will resonate worldwide. This is your chance to make a real impact as we take SUSE's visual storytelling to the next level!

Key Responsibilities:

Production Sound Engineer:

• Operate sound equipment on film shoots and other creative media projects, ensuring optimal sound quality on set.
• Expertly use shotgun and lavalier microphones for clear, high-quality audio capture.
• Conceal lavalier microphones on talent while minimizing surface noise and maintaining sound clarity.
• Analyze and assess room acoustics to optimize sound recording during film shoots.
• Implement time-code systems, including jam syncing cameras with audio equipment.
• Develop creative strategies for capturing B-roll audio on set.
• Conduct talent interviews for podcasts, ensuring professional-level audio quality.

Sound Designer:

• Create innovative sound designs for films, motion graphics, and other media, tailoring sound to different genres and styles.
• Design immersive background ambiances, creating realistic and imaginative physical spaces.
• Develop both diegetic (in-world) and non-diegetic (out-of-world) sound design to support narrative and thematic elements.
• Design, mix, and master custom sound effects for a personal library.
• Create Foley sounds for film content and motion graphics.
• Produce immersive sound experiences using formats like Quad, Dolby Atmos, and Ambisonics.

Post-Production Editor & Mixer:

• Edit dialogue with precision, utilizing noise reduction tools and building room tone to ensure clear and natural-sounding audio.
• Mix and master audio for media content, ensuring clarity, consistency, and a professional finish.
• Conform audio to new picture edits and collaborate with other departments on sync and content adjustments.
• Provide stereo mixes and stems of each audio component for layback.
• Familiarity with OMF/AAF file structures to streamline workflow between audio and video departments.
• Ensure audio output levels meet standards for Internet, Broadcast, and Event applications.
• Ability to polish final material.

Immersive Sound Designer for Events:

• Provide sound design support for booths and immersive audio experiences at live events.
• Devise creative strategies to implement sound in booth spaces, enhancing visitor experience.
• Collaborate with event teams to produce ambient soundscapes mixed with ambient music.
• Utilize immersive audio formats, including encoding and decoding, to achieve spatially aware sound design.
• Manage sound equipment, including loudspeakers and playback systems, to deliver high-quality audio experiences at events.

Podcast Producer:

• Produce high-quality podcasts, including business-style podcasts, from both live and pre-recorded materials.
• Conduct interviews with talent, ensuring clear, professional audio recordings.
• Edit and mix podcast audio to produce polished and engaging content.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Sound Engineer in production, sound design, post-production, immersive sound design, and podcast production.
• Advanced technical knowledge of sound equipment, microphones (shotgun, lavalier), time-code systems, and audio processing tools.
• Expertise in sound design for diverse media formats, with strong creative and technical skills.
• Proficiency with post-production audio tools (Pro Tools, Logic, etc.), including noise reduction and editing software.
• Experience with immersive sound design, including knowledge of spatial audio formats (Quad, Dolby Atmos, Ambisonics).
• Familiarity with audio editing software (e.g., Adobe Audition, Audacity, or Pro Tools) and content management systems.
• Ability to work under pressure and collaborate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work closely with directors, producers, and other departments.
• A portfolio or demo reel showcasing diverse sound work across film, events, and podcasts is required.

Nice to Have:

• Experience repurposing content across multiple formats and platforms, ensuring consistency and maximizing reach.
• Proven ability to create, edit, and produce engaging podcasts, from concept to final product.
• Experience in leading sound or audio production for a global company, with an understanding of the unique challenges and nuances of working across different time zones and cultural contexts.
• Knowledge of best practices for delivering high-quality audio experiences to a global audience.

Desirable Skills:

• Familiarity with current podcasting trends and technologies.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues quickly on set or during live events.
• Experience with sound system setup and calibration for events and immersive installations.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume, cover letter, and a portfolio or demo reel of previous work to [Link].

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