We’re looking for a driven, detail-oriented associate audio engineer to join our growing podcast team. This person will work with show hosts, producers, editors, and fellow engineers to make video and audio podcasts whose sound elevates Atlantic journalism. The right candidate will be capable of working both individually and with team members of all experience levels to ensure a seamless workflow and help our programs sound and look their best.The role will at times include night, early-morning, and weekend work. The role may also require a regular Sunday-Thursday schedule.Responsibilities include:Mix and master and repair audio for both video and audio podcastsWork with producers to score episodesIntegrate music and sound design, as needed, e.g. mixing in intro and outro musicDeliver video and audio files that meet the necessary specifications across relevant podcast and video platforms. Work with producers to prepare and clean up music, dialogue, archival, and other audio, and to incorporate edits/feedback as neededAssist with recording in-studio, remote connections, and in the field, if neededMaintain our podcast studio and ensure producers use best practices in studioTroubleshoot technical issues with team members, assist Atlantic writers and editors in establishing the best home-recording setups possible where neededArchive published episodes and filesQualifications of the ideal candidate:Mastery of, and ability to help team members troubleshoot issues with, ProTools, Izotope products, Audio Hijack, and other podcast production softwareExperience working with video editors, AAF workflows, and Adobe PremiereExperience working with Riverside.fm, Comrex and other remote recording platformsKnowledge of Dropbox and other file sharing platformsFluent understanding of remote filing and recordingExcellent at meeting deadlines and working independentlyA collaborative approach to creation and an independent work ethicExperience with video editing, cameras, and lighting is a plusSalary Minimum: $77,000; Salary maximum: $80,000This position is based in Washington, D.C.This is a Guild position.About The Atlantic:The Atlantic has, for more than 160 years, advanced ideas that matter and sparked global conversation on the most important issues of our time. We aim to bring clarity and original thinking to questions of consequence, on topics ranging from politics, the economy, and global affairs to technology, science, and culture. As the third-longest-running magazine in America, we find ourselves at a remarkable moment: one of both continuation and transformation, of upholding our legacy while continuously reinventing ourselves for the future.The Atlantic Monthly Group LLC (“The Atlantic”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.The Atlantic is committed to diversity and encouragesmembers of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including women,LGBTQ people, people of color, and people with disabilities.We do not discriminate against our applicants because of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.Job offers to work at The Atlantic are contingent upon the candidate’s successful completion of reference checks and compliance with The Atlantic’s COVID-19 vaccination policy. TheAtlantic requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, including subsequent boosters, and submit proof of vaccination status. Employees who cannot receive the vaccine because of a disability/medical contraindication or sincerely-held religious belief may request an accommodation (e.g., an exemption) to this requirement.#J-18808-Ljbffr
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