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The Guitar Center Company · 2 days ago
Audio Producer
Westlake Village, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$67K/yr - $72K/yr
3+ years exp
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Hiring Manager
Kevin Theiss
Insider Connection @The Guitar Center Company
Responsibilities
Works in collaboration with Creative Content, Talent, Events, and Production staff to produce a variety of audio products from product demonstrations to how-to videos, to artist profiles, to commercials, television broadcast, radio and digital audio streaming, in-store audio ads, video content & live streams, podcasts, and audio only demos (teams/type of productions)
Supports and plans assigned studio and field productions; coordinates pre-production and production planning activities
Participates in project launch, pre-production meetings, and location scouting
Reviews and/or creates input list and stage plot
Establishes audio capture needs including mics & monitoring
Provides a proof-of-concept rough mix or pre-shoot music cuts
Sources gear including microphones, monitors, recording equipment
Secures and works with freelance audio crew as needed
Transports and sets up audio equipment for recording audio in the field, at events, or on-site for video shoots
During productions, set-up mics and monitors, adjusts audio equipment
Leads a line check and sound check as needed on shoots
Plans and performs audio post-production tasks which includes sending audio out for transcription, logging recordings, reviewing audio tracks, collaborating with producers to make editorial decisions, rough mixes, and final mixes and exports using Pro Tools and other industry standard software; creates audio deliverables that meet the overall production concept; prepares audio for output providing an OMF to video editors, and works in coordination with internal and external trafficking as required.
Helps maintain playlist for GC in-store radio and producing in-store ads
Provides troubleshooting of audio equipment and performs routine equipment maintenance
Maintains awareness of current production best practices and updated technology and products ranging from recording software, plug-ins, interfaces, pre-amps, mixers, and microphones
Makes recommendations to department for software and equipment purchases
Qualification
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Required
Fluent in multiple DAWs including Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Ableton Live
Comfortable with a variety of interfaces
Must be proficient in Izotope RX Suite and noise reduction software
Comfortable micing and recording cross-category musical and pro audio products, including but not limited to, guitar amplifiers, full drum kits, acoustic guitars, etc
Additional skills that are beneficial include the ability to identify and isolate common audio problems on set, example grounding issues, problems w/ instruments
Experience working closely with video production – editing in particular
Comfortable providing mixes for playback on a variety of platforms and devices
Able to follow creative and content direction – taking into consideration the creative direction, talent needs, gear being demonstrated and used, and the location when identifying the proper audio set-up for capture
Adept at handling recording in a variety of settings and various timelines
Flexible, adaptable, and receptive to feedback
Maintains a solutions-oriented mind set and willing to strive for improvement
Collaborative, communicative, passionate about music
Strong attention to detail and a critical mind
Genuinely interested in musical gear and passionate about educating and inspiring musicians
Available for travel as needed to remote locations both within and outside of Southern California
Preferred
Tech/Live Sound FOH is not a requirement but a plus
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401K plus company match
Mental health support
Paid sick/holiday/vacation time
Employee discount program
Tuition reimbursement options
Company
The Guitar Center Company
We exist so music can persist. Our family of brands has put more instruments into the hands of more people than anyone on the planet.
10,001+ employees
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2021 (7)
2020 (4)
Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Gabriel Dalporto
Chief Executive Officer
Ron Japinga
CEO
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