Mathys+Potestio / The Creative Party®
Mathys+Potestio / The Creative Party® is hiring: Assistant Audio Engineer in Ir
Mathys+Potestio / The Creative Party®, Irvine, CA, US
Assistant Sound Editor (Contractor) Location: Irvine, California Fully Onsite Duration: 12 months with possibility to extend Pay Range: $45-49/hr Summary Our fast-growing creative and technical team is looking for an experienced assistant sound editor to support the sound department in the creation of Immersive Videos for the Vision Pro. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in traditional post-production sound workflows and a curiosity in adapting these workflows for Immersive media. Key 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. Description The Assistant Sound Editor will join an in-house creative team and will assist our Audio Lead during sound editorial and mix on all projects. You will be responsible for organizing production rolls, prepping AAFs, creating dialogue assemblies, and conforming mix and edit sessions. Additionally, you will interface with external partners to organize and integrate Foley, SFX, and ADR deliveries, and assist with cueing of Foley and ADR. Your work will vary significantly from project to project, occasionally requiring hands-on sound editing. 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. Basic experience in using the command line to invoke apps and scripts. The pay for this W-2 position ranges from $45.00-$49.00 per hour. This position may be eligible for PTO, health and dental insurance, and/or 401(k) benefits upon meeting certain length of service and hours requirements. MathysPotestio values applicants of all backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion or religious creed, disability or handicap, sex or gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.