Assistant Sound Editor

Our leading innovative consumer brand is seeking an Assistant Sound Editor to join their team. Must be able to work onsite in Irvine, CA. Duration: 6 months; potential extension Our clients fast-growing creative and technical team is looking for an experienced assistant sound editor to support the in-house sound department in the creation of immersive videos. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in traditional post-production sound workflows and a curiosity in adapting these workflows for immersive media. Qualifications: - 5 years' experience in post-production sound with deep expertise in picture and sound editorial workflows - Comfortable working on multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment. - Proficiency with Pro Tools and other commonly used tools such as EdiLoad, Matchbox, and Soundminer. - Experience in creating complex dialogue assemblies, often involving multiple recorders, and conforming edit and mix sessions. - Deep knowledge of common interchange formats such as Final Cut XML, EDL, and AAF. - Comfortable with hands-on sound editing, primarily for Foley and VO. - Exceptional attention to detail and highly self-motivated. - organizing production rolls, prepping AAFs, creating dialogue assemblies, and conforming mix and edit sessions. - interface with external partners to organize and integrate Foley, SFX, and ADR deliveries, and assist with cueing of Foley and ADR. - Education & Experience BA/BS or equivalent experience. Additional Requirements: - Experience with surround and immersive formats (e.g. Atmos or Ambisonics) a plus. - Experience in scripting to automate workflows using python or similar scripting languages preferred but not required.