Assistant Sound Editor
Aquent Talent, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Our fast-growing creative and technical team is looking for an experienced assistant sound editor to support the sound department in the creation of our clients 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.
***PLEASE NOTE: Must work fully onsite in Irvine , CA****
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 target hiring compensation range for this role is $45.64 to $50.72 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.
About Aquent Talent:
Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.
Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!
Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.
Client Description
Our client, a leader in consumer electronics, is one of the greatest, most innovative, world-changing companies ever created! More like a cluster of start-ups versus a large company, they are single-handedly credited with creating some of the most impactful products of this generation.
Working alongside some of the brightest and most talented people, the work you do here will add up to something big that could not be done anywhere else. There is no doubt that your best work will be brought out achieving some hefty goals at a heroic pace.
One thing we know is that you WILL NOT ever be bored.
Here are some more things you can expect:
- Wi-fi equipped shuttle service
- Free parking
- Onsite cafeteria
WORKING WITH AQUENT: long-term assignments with Aquent gets you access to some pretty cool things:
– You’re paid weekly
– Subsidized health (including term life and LTD) and dental benefits after your first four weeks of work (averaging at least 20 hrs/wk)
– Access to Fidelity 401(k)
– Access to FSA Program
– Direct deposit for your pay check
– Access to our Talent Rewards Program (we reward for referrals!)
– Access to free online courses via Aquent’s Gymnasium, to help you develop your skills: http://gymnasium.aquent.com/
– Access to free online courses via Lynda.com
– Aquent support: your Aquent Agent checks in with you during the course of your contract to make sure you’re happy and progressing according to your expectations (we’re also there to be looking for new opportunities for you when you’re close to wrapping up)