Audio Engineer, Sound Innovation
This is a hybrid role, based in any of our US offices—including New York City, Boston, Chicago, Carmel, Lambertville, or SanFrancisco—or remotely within the US, depending on team and business needs. The role will work according to the Eastern Time zone.
What you’ll do
- Collaborate with team members on creative and efficient ways to incorporate AI into audio production and post‑production workflows.
- Sound design, editing, and mixing for all sorts of projects, ranging from documentary‑style films to scripted advertisements, talking heads, animated instructional videos, radio spots, podcasts, sonic branding, and any other creative media we produce.
- Manage the casting, directing, recording, and editing of voiceover talent, both AI and real people.
- Podcast production: collaborate with team members to develop structure, format, and workflow (incorporating AI) for different podcast series; manage all recording, editing, and mixing.
- Contribute and collaborate in a high‑volume, fast‑paced team environment, maintaining high standards of audio quality.
- Maintain freshness, creative excellence, and innovation to uphold and enhance the brand.
- Stay updated on trends and advancements in audio production, post‑production, and sound design (especially utilizing generative AI), using this knowledge to inform work and push creative boundaries.
- Direct and manage the work of outside contractors and freelancers as needed.
What this position is a perfect fit for you if
- The company values – Best Together, Impact‑Obsessed, Excellence Expected, Evolve Always and Accountability with an “I” – really speak to you.
- You are adaptable, resilient, and comfortable adjusting your scope, responsibilities, and focus as we grow.
- You are proactive, driven, and resourceful with strong prioritization skills and a desire to dive into the data.
- You are a highly organized self‑starter, able to work independently and under tight deadlines.
What you should have
- 4+ years of professional experience in audio post‑production (experience in a corporate environment, agency—specifically a healthcare agency is a plus but not required).
- Background in music production – a plus but not required.
- Proficiency in Pro Tools (required) and familiarity with Adobe Suite (advantage).
- Comprehensive knowledge of the latest audio production tools, both traditional and those utilizing AI.
- Expertise in voiceover recording, directing, and editing.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, Box, and Frame.io in a corporate environment, and the ability to quickly learn and incorporate new software and systems.
- Strong understanding of broadcast, digital, social, and standard delivery specifications.
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to articulate creative concepts and rationale for clients and the team.
- Exceptionally high creative standards, balanced with an understanding of timeline and budget constraints.
Pay Range
100,000 – 115,000USD
Benefits
Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefit program tailored to each region, including free snacks, generous holiday and paid time off, private medical, dental and vision plans, mental wellness coaching, and access to more than 13,000 online classes with LinkedIn Learning.
Office and Remote Work
We support a hybrid approach: employees residing within an hour of an office are expected to attend in the office two days per week, while others work remotely but attend quarterly collaboration events.
Equal Opportunity Employment
Real Chemistry is an Equal Opportunity employer. We encourage qualified applicants to apply regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws. If you require accommodations during the interview process, let your recruiter know.
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