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The Guardian · 2 months ago

Engineer, US video and audio podcast

New York, New York, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$110K/yr - $115K/yr

5+ years exp

The Guardian is a global news organization that delivers fearless, independent journalism. They are seeking an experienced engineer to help launch a new video podcast aimed at the US market, focusing on recording, post-production, and managing production workflows.

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Responsibilities

Work with producers to develop a workflow to record and distribute the podcast

Work with host in studio to record interviews and other elements for the podcast

Mix and master episodes to professional standards, often on tight deadlines

Score episodes when required

Manage and maintain all studio equipment including computers, cameras, recording software, and video recording hardware

Work with executive producers and producers to select tracks from music libraries. The ability to occasionally compose original scoring music is hugely valued, but not required

Work closely with executive producers and producers to guarantee the highest levels of creativity, editorial, and legal standards

Problem solve issues that come up during recording and production

Develop and run training seminars on workflow and software including Riverside, Adobe Premiere, and ProTools

Stay on top of the latest developments in production software, studio equipment, remote recording and workflow

Upload final mixed episodes to YouTube and the show’s RSS feed

Qualification

ProToolsAdobe PremiereVideo podcast productionRiversideAudio mixingCommitment to standardsInterest in global newsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsProject management

Required

At least 5 years of experience recording and mixing the highest quality audio and video programming

Experience providing structure and bringing an interview to life with scoring

Significant experience recording, editing, and mixing in ProTools

Significant experience editing and finalizing video in Adobe Premiere

Experience with Riverside and/or other remote recording software

Experience working in a fast moving newsroom or production studio under tight deadlines

An understanding that producing a near daily show that's reactive to the news will require occasional early morning or late night interviews and prep work

Understand the tone, purpose, and audience of the Guardian

Understand YouTube audiences and keep up to date with the latest developments in the video and audio podcast space

Ability to bring a diverse perspective to the role

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Comfortable producing work on tight deadline

Commitment to high journalistic standards for factual accuracy

An interest in global news and politics

Able to manage multiple projects at a time

Ability to meet high standards, but work with kindness and respect while doing so

Preferred

Experience designing and building out podcast studios for video

The ability to occasionally compose original scoring music is hugely valued, but not required

Benefits

25 days of vacation leave in addition to 12 company holidays

Unlimited sick time

Free Headspace subscription for you and your family members(Headspace is a company that offers evidence-based meditation and mindfulness tools, mental health coaching, therapy, psychiatry, and EAP services)

401(k) Match

Subsidized healthcare coverage including medical, vision, and dental

Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts

Generous parental leave with 100% pay

Long Term and Short Term Disability insurance

Life insurance

Commuter benefits

Work/Life balance: Flexible hybrid schedule