Job Description

Job Description

The New York Times Opinion Audio team is seeking an Associate Audio Engineer to act as a technical resource and to assist in the production of series and podcasts. This is the ideal job for someone who thrives in a start-up environment, loves being on the ground floor, and can excel in tackling multiple tasks in a fast-paced news setting. A love of collaboration is a must.

Although podcast or radio experience is a plus, we are also open to people from other industries such as film, theater or music production, who are looking to transition into podcasting. Whatever industry you come from, you should be interested in gaining more experience editing and mixing in an audio-only storytelling environment.

The Associate Audio Engineer should have a strong foundation in audio production and music composition, and be confident providing audio tech support to producers, hosts and guests. You will work closely with the Technical Manager to coordinate and maintain technical assets for the department. This will include researching new products as they emerge within the industry to keep our content at the cutting edge. It will also involve keeping track of NYT equipment as it gets sent out for remote interviews and reporting in the field. Youll act as a lifeline for our audio producers in need of quick troubleshooting in Pro Tools, general workflow questions on Apple computers, or advice on how to best approach the technical needs of any given story.

The best candidate for this role will be both creative and detail-oriented, with a confident understanding of audio signal flow, microphone placement and recording techniques, and a keen musical ear. This role will also involve editing and mixing Opinion Audio content under supervision from the Technical Manager, with a goal of developing the skills necessary to eventually do so more independently. In addition to the technical aspects of the role, there will be opportunities to compose original music, design immersive soundscapes, and develop a collaborative partnership with our team of industry-leading voices.

Responsibilities

* Troubleshoot studio and Pro Tools workflow issues

* Help train and assist staff in studio procedures, Pro Tools operation, and field recording best practices

* Maintain studios and help manage team audio software and plugin updates

* Provide expert audio technical support for team of producers and editors

* Work with technical manager to create new, and maintain existing standard operating procedure documents for audio team and reporting staff

* Manage remote equipment check out for producers and reporters

* Compose original music for podcasts

* Work directly with producers to assess and clean up bad audio using iZotope RX

* Contribute to conversations about workflow improvements and standardization across our portfolio of shows

* Collaborate with the technical manager on sound design and mixing

Skills

* 2+ years of experience as an audio engineer required

* Strong knowledge of Pro Tools, iZotope RX, as well as creative plug-ins like Soundtoys

* Experience with original music composition and creative sound design

* Comfortable with the concept of Loudness and mixing to different specs

* Ability to quickly, calmly and creatively troubleshoot complex issues under pressure

* Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on projects to completion

* Excellent attention to detail, with good organization and time management skills

* Collaborative attitude and strong communication skills; with the ability to communicate complex technical information to people with technical and nontechnical backgrounds

* High level of proficiency with Apple computers

* Proficiency on a musical instrument a plus!

Please include a cover letter in your application.

The New York Times is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce, one that reflects the varied global community we serve. Our journalism and the products we build in the service of that journalism greatly benefit from a range of perspectives, which can only come from diversity of all types, across our ranks, at all levels of the organization. Achieving true diversity and inclusion is the right thing to do. It is also the smart thing for our business. So we strongly encourage women, veterans, people with disabilities, people of color and gender nonconforming candidates to apply.

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