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Lead Engineer

Sound Lab a Keywords Studio is looking for a Lead Engineer. They will work as support for the creative team responsible for crafting interactive audio experiences. Working closely with both internal and external audio team members, this person will be responsible for keeping all systems in top condition and up to date. The ideal candidate brings excellent time management and prioritization skills, experience with audio signal flow, creative problem solving and execution in a fast paced, team-centric environment.

This is a full time position on location in Burbank, CA

Duties include:

Keeping all 10 Sound Design rooms/Pro Tools and Soundminer systems at Sound Lab up and functioning.

Coordinating and collaborating with Keywords IT team to find solutions and workflows.

Setting up solutions to interface with and support client’s IT protocols such as Netflix.

Overseeing and making sure the servers (NAS as well as media based servers like NEXIS and EVO) are being backed up and serviced to minimize any down time.

Helping with remote talent setups and equipment/technology needs.

Setting up of secure remote configuration, resetting servers, migrating media, formatting and partitioning drives.

Preparing media or gear for client delivery, basic cabling support, troubleshooting speaker and monitor issues, physical movement and set up of gear like our remote review workstations.

Tracking and management of all company owned assets that are assigned to talent whether working remotely or in studio.

Management of Sound Lab plugin and sample libraries, software licenses and all iLoks.

Must be able to lift at least 50lbs, be available the same hours as our production team and be able to work as needed in emergency situations including nights and weekends.

Troubleshooting any issues with design/mix systems

Requirements

Skills required:

Experience with computers (both Mac and PC) that are used for audio post production.

Expert knowledge of and ability to troubleshoot the following programs:

Pro Tools, Soundminer, Dante, Audio Architect, Dolby Atmos software and configuration, BSS software and hardware.

Able to understand and problem solve remote interfacing solutions with crew and clients, such as:

Zoom, Google Hangouts, MS Teams, Evercast, Source Connect / Nexus and Live, Clearview, Streambox, Shotgun, Airtable, SyncSketch.

Should also be familiar with system diagrams and tutorials, Avid controllers, general audio signal flow, re-recording workflow, computer reformatting and disk management.

Knowledge of video game implementation workflow is a plus (Wwise, Perforce, Unreal, etc.)

Sound Library management and recordist experience a plus

Benefits

At Sound Lab we provide all our contingent workforce with:

Paid Time Off (including sick days and holidays)

401k (3%matching)

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits