Part-Time Associate Audio Engineer, Futuro Media

Futuro Media is seeking a part-time Associate Audio Engineer to join our team with a start date of Feb 18th. This is a remote position, though being based in NYC is a plus. The Associate Audio Engineer will work within our engineering department on assigned projects as needed and report to the Director of Engineering. 

Qualifications:

• High level of experience using and troubleshooting ProTools
• High level of experience with audio equipment (mic placement; in-studio and field recording)
• Experience with remote recording setups and Riverside
• Experience working with audio for podcasts or public radio
• Experience mixing to LUFS standards
• Experience with iZotope RX
• Highly organized with a great attention to detail
• Ability to communicate clearly and precisely with team
• Experience with Descript a plus
• Bilingual Spanish/English a plus.
• Ability to commute to our office in Harlem, NY a plus

Tasks:

• Conduct remote mic checks for guests and hosts, advising on adjusting microphone placement and troubleshoot connection issues. Remote mic checks are done on Riverside, or by connecting with guests at tape sync locations. 
• Offer equipment setup guidance and troubleshooting for audio equipment (field kids, USB mics, Riverside, voice memos, in-person tape sync etc)
• Mix promos, ads, and bonus content
• Edit dialogue, fix audible edits, and perform noise reduction.
• Master audio and ensure quality control for mixed stories.
• Work with producers to cut stories to public radio broadcast clock timing.
• Finalize and upload files for delivery (broadcast and podcast release).
• Research equipment and create purchase lists.
• Organize and archive audio files.
• Training sessions  with producers on recording and audio workflows best practices.
• Mixing and scoring producer assembled stories as needed
• Provide engineering support for other related tasks as needed

About The Futuro Media Group

The Futuro Media Group is an independent nonprofit organization producing multimedia journalism that explores and gives a critical voice to the diversity of the American experience. Based in Harlem and founded in 2010 by award-winning journalist Maria Hinojosa, Futuro Media is committed to creating multimedia content for and about the new American mainstream in the service of empowering people to navigate the complexities of an increasingly diverse and connected world. Futuro Media is a diverse and equal opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without discrimination. 

DEADLINE AND APPLICATION PROCESS

Please submit a cover letter stating your qualifications, and include your resume, work samples and 2 references.

Only the most qualified candidates will be contacted. No phone calls, please.