Audio Engineer - Sony Music Entertainment : Job Details

About Sony Music EntertainmentAt Sony Music Entertainment, we fuel the creative journey. We've played a pioneering role in music history, from the first-ever music label to the invention of the flat disc record. We've nurtured some of music's most iconic artists and produced some of the most influential recordings of all time.Today, we work in more than 70 countries, supporting a diverse roster of international superstars, developing and independent artists, and visionary creators. From our position at the intersection of music, entertainment, and technology, we bring imagination and expertise to the newest products and platforms, embrace new business models, employ breakthrough tools, and provide powerful insights that help our artists push creative boundaries and reach new audiences. In everything we do, we're committed to artistic integrity, transparency, and entrepreneurship.Sony Music Entertainment is a member of the Sony family of global companies.As the Audio Engineer you will be responsible for metadata, system and asset level support for domestic and international users. The Engineer is also responsible for trouble shooting domestic and international supply chain issues. Necessary skill sets include digitization, audio master assembly, upload, clip creation and quality control of digital audio content. This person must be highly organized with a sharp focus on details. Audio editing experience and knowledge of digital audio anomalies needed as the engineer will be tasked with quality control and troubleshooting assets. Key skills include system support, troubleshooting, audio digitization, music and song structure knowledge and general Windows networking skills. What you'll do:

• Detailed quality control and quality assurance
• Migration of assets into the asset management system
• Metadata and asset level troubleshooting
• Data entry
• Clip point identification (first verse, chorus, etc)
• Audio mastering / editing
• Master delivery via FTP/S3/Aspera

Who you are:

• General knowledge of digital audio
• General knowledge of audio quality attributes
• General knowledge of digital compression formats/techniques
• General knowledge in the following applications:
  • Audio editors (Sequoia, Protools)
  • Digital Asset Management Applications and processes
  • Audio digitization systems
  • FTP/SFTP/S3 (Filezilla, Commander One, Cyberduck, etc)
  • Word
  • Excel
  • Outlook
• Minimum 3 years experience audio engineering/editing/post production and/or a degree from an accredited media engineering school with appropriate training certification

What we give you:

• You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to channel your passion every day
• A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork empowering you to bring your best
• An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability coverage, and 401K + employer matching
• Voluntary benefits like company-paid identity theft protection and resources for pets, mental health and meditation resources, industry-leading fertility coverage, fully paid leave for childbirth or bonding, fully paid leave for caregivers, programs for loved ones with developmental disabilities and neurodiversity, subsidized back-up child and elder care, and reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, tuition, and student loans
• Investment in your professional growth and development enabling you to thrive in our vibrant community.
• The space to accelerate progress, positively disrupt, and create what happens next
• Time off for a winter recess

Sony Music is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, disability, national origin, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, veteran or military status, marital and civil partnership/union status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.The anticipated annual base salary does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.New York Pay Range$60,000-$70,000 USD