What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sound Engineer TA position at NYFA?
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Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
The New York Film Academy is seeking a Sound Engineer Technical Assistant for a part-time, hourly position. As a Technical Assistant for New York Film Academy your responsibilities would cover a wide range of duties including, but not limited to the following:
REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following responsibilities are general duties that a particular employee in this position may or may not be required to perform. The day-to-day duties required of this position may vary.
- Assist Voice Over class sessions, supporting Voice Over instruction and handling technical sound issues
- Record Voice Overs for class projects and student reels using industry-standard audio recording equipment.
- ADR/VO Engineer provides support for and runs the Post Production Sound Booth
- Edit/Comp Voice-Over recordings, including dialogue cleanup
- Mix Voice-Over recordings adding music and effects to create professional reels
- Manage/record ADR sessions, supporting Directors and Talent in capturing performances
- Manage student and class recording session scheduling
- Test, setup and maintain ADR/VO studio equipment
- Provide technical advice and troubleshooting for both students and faculty
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCIES:
- Proficient in Avid Pro Tools
- Proficient with real time mixing
- Proficient in dialogue editorial
- Ability to effectively communicate and work with Director and students
- Advanced knowledge of Audio Production and Post Production workflow
- Ability to interact well with instructors, talent and directors while keeping to tight deadlines
EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION:
- Bachelor's Degree in Sound Design, Film or Communications
- Avid Pro Tools Certification a plus
REPRESENTATIVE MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND/OR SOFTWARE USED:
THE FOLLOWING MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND / OR SOFTWARE ARE COMMONLY, BUT NOT ALWAYS, ASSOCIATED WITH THE PERFORMANCE OF THIS POSITION. ACTUAL MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND/ OR SOFTWARE USED WILL VARY.
- iMac Computer
- Pro Tools Mixing Board
ENVIRONMENTAL / ATMOSPHERIC WORKING CONDITIONS:
The following environmental / atmospheric working conditions are commonly, but not always, associated with the performance of this position. The actual working conditions will vary.
- Outdoor/Indoor Film Set environment.
- Office environment.
Salary : $25
