Assistant Sound Editor
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Our leading innovative consumer brand is seeking an Assistant Sound Editor to join their team. Must be able to work onsite in Irvine, CA. Duration: 6 months; potential extension

Our clients fast-growing creative and technical team is looking for an experienced assistant sound editor to support the in-house sound department in the creation of immersive videos. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in traditional post-production sound workflows and a curiosity in adapting these workflows for immersive media.

Qualifications:

- 5+ years' experience in post-production sound with deep expertise in picture and sound editorial workflows

- Comfortable working on multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.

- Proficiency with Pro Tools and other commonly used tools such as EdiLoad, Matchbox, and Soundminer.

- Experience in creating complex dialogue assemblies, often involving multiple recorders, and conforming edit and mix sessions.

- Deep knowledge of common interchange formats such as Final Cut XML, EDL, and AAF.

- Comfortable with hands-on sound editing, primarily for Foley and VO.

- Exceptional attention to detail and highly self-motivated.

- organizing production rolls, prepping AAFs, creating dialogue assemblies, and conforming mix and edit sessions.

- interface with external partners to organize and integrate Foley, SFX, and ADR deliveries, and assist with cueing of Foley and ADR.

- Education & Experience BA/BS or equivalent experience.

Additional Requirements:

- Experience with surround and immersive formats (e.g. Atmos or Ambisonics) a plus.

- Experience in scripting to automate workflows using python or similar scripting languages preferred but not required.