Audio Engineer

The Best Players Need the Best People.

This position is responsible for audio post operations across all non-live audio production including commercials, long and short form television, post produced programming for streaming platforms and digital as well as supporting radio broadcasts with intros and sounders. This position is responsible for Dialogue, Music and Sound Effects editing, Sound Design creation, Recording and Multiformat Mixing. In addition, this position is a cross-department collaborator involved in the technical planning, design and execution of systems at PGA TOUR Studios as it relates to their department. This role requires technical precision, fast troubleshooting, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree or related technical education required

Three - five years' experience as an Audio Engineer, specializing in Audio Post Production preferred

Understanding of the fundamentals of audio engineering, broadcast audio signal flow, console operation

Strong knowledge of DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations) Pro-Tools, others

Experience mixing in Dolby 5.1 or Atmos

Experience in recording remote voice overs with Source Connect or similar technology

Experience in denoising and sound restoration with products such as Izotope RX or similar

Basic understanding of editing systems such as Adobe Premiere Pro and Avid Media Composer

Ability to manage multiple simultaneous audio sources with speed and precision

Familiarity with broadcast control rooms, studio floor audio setups, and communication systems preferred

Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail and the ability to stay calm under pressure

Teamwork and communication skills; able to work closely with editors, producers and talent

Strong interest in golf preferred

Must be able to work a flexible work schedule which may include evenings, weekends, or holidays.

RESPOSIBILITIES/DUTIES

Executing audio post skills as Dialogue Editor, Re-Recording Mixer, Sound Designer and Music Editor

Lead complex audio mixes for all post produced programming

Record voice overs in Studios Audio Booth and/or remotely through Source Connect or other technology

Enhance graphic animations with sound design

Enhance sweeten b-roll with appropriate natural sound

Mine weekly broadcasts and clip audio to enhance and grow golf specific sound library

Audio restoration and noise reduction on source material as needed

Finalize audio mixes to video master

Audio oversite of live content including field and studio production

Assemble and mix pre-produced, studio and live post production elements

Perform sound checks, troubleshoot signal paths, and ensure all audio equipment is functioning properly

Patch and route audio feeds through routers and consoles for recording

Communicate all technical equipment problems immediately to engineering through the maintenance reports and assist engineering in locating and identifying equipment problems as needed

Maintain operations within guidelines of PGA TOUR Studios Technical Procedures.

Work closely with the Director of Post Production and Scheduling to allocate resources

Collaborate with production and editing teams to innovate

Work with Director of Post Production to expand and develop standard operating procedures

Evaluate and recommend new tools, hardware and workflows

Maintain accurate records of project time in project management software

Stay current with evolving audio technology and best practices

Special projects or other duties as assigned