Full Time Associate Audio Engineer Jobs, in SPH Media - Maukerja

About the Role:

As an associate audio engineer (studio / audio post / location sound) in STUDIO+65, they play a vital role in maintaining the auditory excellence within studio operations.

Responsibilities include overseeing all aspects of audio recording and operations, ensuring the functionality of equipment within the studio facilities.

This role will be an essential part of the Audio Team under Studio Operations and will report directly to the Audio Manager/Senior Audio Engineer.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up, operate audio equipment for live and pre-recorded video, music and podcast productions on location and/or, within the studio facilities.
• Follow audio cues and instructions from studio directors during productions.
• Monitor and adjust audio levels to ensure optimal sound quality during productions.
• Perform routine maintenance on audio equipment.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and coordinate with the technical team for repairs.
• Attend pre-production meetings to understand the creative vision and technical requirements.
• Sound effects designing, music editing, if any
• Implement creative audio design and solutions to enhance the overall viewer experience.
• Review and evaluate audio recordings to ensure audio quality is of high standard and consistent.
• Coordinate with team members during productions to achieve a cohesive production within the studio.
• Communicate effectively with other departments to address audio-related matters.
• Follow safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism and composure, especially during high-pressure situations.

Requirements:

• Minimum a Diploma in audio engineering, sound design, broadcasting, or its equivalent.
• Previous experience as an on location, live production audio engineer and familiarity with audio mixing in a studio environment.
• Familiarity with on location audio mixers and recording equipments
• Familiar with studio and podcast recordings including music related productions.
• Knowledge and usage in audio mixing consoles and control surfaces such as Avid S1/S4, Yamaha DM7, recording technologies, software based audio mixing, compressors, limiters, audio plug-ins etc.
• Knowledge in equipment selection such as types of microphones to use during location shoots
• Proficient in sound designing and music editing
• Familiarity with Dolby Atmos will be an added bonus
• Knowledge of music production will be an added bonus
• Strong knowledge of industry-standard microphones and their characteristic functionality, including those used with musical instruments
• Strong Knowledge in industry-standard networked audio protocols.
• Knowledge in industry-standard audio softwares such as Pro Tools, iZotope, Qlab,, Adobe Audition etc
• Experience with studio operations in a live setting with a strong understanding of studio equipment including cameras, vision mixers, lighting, on air graphics will be an added advantage.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Able to work occasional non office hours/weekends when required.
• As our productions are conducted in Singapore's 4 official languages, literacy in a mother tongue language would be an added advantage

*This is a 1 year contract role, subject to renewal.