Sound Engineer

OVERVIEW

The position of Audio Engineer is a key player at TransPerfect Translations. The Audio Engineer is needed for

voice over recording, dubbing, editing, and mixing in a corporate setting.

DESCRIPTION

• Oversee all aspects of voice recordings, including microphone placement, maintaining ideal sound levels,

• acquiring optimal acoustical environments and coaching voice talents

• Quick and efficient editing, mixing, mastering, dubbing, and laybacks

• Ability to work well independently and with a team. Must have experience working directly with clients

• Collaborate with clients, producers, voice talent, and project managers

• Studio maintenance, troubleshooting, and soldering

• Completing all other tasks that are deemed appropriate for this role and assigned by the manager/supervisor

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Must be able to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines

• Must be familiar with different file types, data compression, audio and video conversions, and video codecs

• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) in English

• Ability to effectively multitask in order to simultaneously execute multiple projects

• Exceptional problem solving/critical thinking skills

• Ability to maintain professionalism, focus and results-orientation in all situations, especially under tight deadlines

• Understanding of gain staging, signal routing, compressors, limiters, DeEsser, equalizers, and phone patches

• Complete fluency in Mac OS X, Pro Tools and Waves plug-ins is a must. Must be proficient with Microsoft Office products

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 3 years of work experience required

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent

• Experience working in a corporate environment and dealing with dialog for corporate/industrial videos and phone systems

• Experience with successfully processing, organizing and managing large amounts of data.

• Accurately label and deliver a large number of files on a daily basis

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Prior translation industry experience

• Fluency in any foreign language

• Experience working with foreign languages