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CSG Audio Engineer Role Job at Aquent in New York

Aquent, New York, NY, US, 10261

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Overview

Placement Type:

Temporary

Salary:

$39.26-43.62 Hourly

$39.26 - $43.62/hr

Start Date:

11.03.2025

Aquent, a trusted partner in connecting top talent with leading organizations, is seeking a highly skilled and dynamic Audio Engineer to join one of our esteemed clients. This is an incredible opportunity to make a significant impact on the auditory experience of marketing and communications media content for a prominent global entity. As an integral part of a creative and innovative team, you will shape the soundscape of diverse projects, from high-profile video productions to engaging podcast series, directly influencing how audiences connect with critical messages. Your expertise will be vital in delivering polished, professional, and captivating audio that elevates brand presence and communication effectiveness.
  • This role is onsite in our client's NYC office, 5 days per week.

**About Our Client:**
Our client is a global leader known for its innovative approach and commitment to excellence in professional services. They leverage cutting-edge technology and creative strategies to deliver impactful content that resonates with audiences worldwide. Joining their team means contributing to a forward-thinking environment where quality and innovation are paramount, and your work directly supports their mission to inform and inspire.

**The Impact You'll Make:**
As an experienced Audio Engineer, you will be a pivotal creative professional, leading and coaching talent both in-studio and virtually. You will be responsible for managing and executing high-quality audio production across a diverse range of projects, including video and audio studio recordings, on-location video shoots, and comprehensive podcast series. Your strong technical background in audio equipment setup, mixing, editing, and sound design, combined with exceptional communication skills, will enable you to direct voice talent and collaborate seamlessly with creative teams. You will play a key role in shaping the auditory experience of critical marketing and communications media content, directly contributing to the client's success and global reach.

**Key Responsibilities:**
* Set up and operate audio equipment for video recordings and live webcasts, ensuring flawless execution.
* Accurately mix clean recordings for interviews and leadership messages using multichannel audio boards.
* Record video podcasts and sessions utilizing remote-recording platforms.
* Direct voice talent to capture optimal audio takes and record/mix onsite voice-over sessions in dedicated audio studios.
* Craft compelling audio intros, outros, sound design elements, music, and stingers to enhance final products.
* Create final audio mixes for edited videos, ensuring professional quality.
* Edit multi-camera video podcasts and meticulously archive all media files.
* Manage all phases of podcast production, including recording audio and video using cloud-based platforms.
* Clean audio to a fine degree of precision, generate and correct transcripts, and encode audio for both streaming efficiency and quality.
* Proactively identify, research, and recommend new audio technologies, equipment needs, updates, enhancements, and procedures, staying abreast of industry developments.
* Establish and champion best practices for effective creative and technical audio-editing processes, methods, techniques, and audio/visual equipment operation.

**Must-Have Qualifications:**
* Bachelor's degree in Audio Engineering, Music Production, Film Production, Media Studies, Communications, or equivalent training and work experience.
* A compelling digital creative portfolio showcasing expertise in audio for videos/podcasts, audio mixing, video-editing abilities, conceptual thinking, and sound design skills.
* Minimum of 5 years of experience as an audio engineer, supporting projects both on-site and virtually within a dynamic media production environment.
* Extensive experience in audio and video podcast production and editing, including working with multiple remote feeds and performing advanced sound design post-production.
* Proven experience with audio mixing in-studio for live shows and on-location for broadcast, agency, or corporate settings.
* Expertise in various microphones, mixers, stand-alone recorders, and CPU-based recording tools, with the ability to expertly set up microphones for talent.
* Comprehensive understanding of signal flow in studio environments, including various cable types, connections, and redundancies.
* Strong grasp of audio features in video cameras and the ability to seamlessly interface from audio boards, adept at navigating and resolving connection issues between different systems.
* Technical expertise in leading industry-standard audio and video-editing tools, with a strong command of professional audio workstations and video editing suites.
* Proficiency with standard office productivity suites and both Mac and Windows operating systems.
* Detail-oriented with a genuine passion for delivering high-quality audio and video content.
* Excellent project management, client service, communication, interpersonal, coaching, and teaming skills.
* Advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to think on your feet and resolve issues effectively, especially during live webcasts.
* Flexibility to adjust your schedule to meet business needs, with occasional travel required.

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $39.26 - $43.62 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

**About Aquent Talent:**
Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.
Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. More information on our awesome benefits!
Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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Client Description

Are you ready to be part of a global professional services firm that is renowned for its commitment to excellence, innovation, and client success? Our client, a leading player in the professional services industry, is actively seeking dynamic individuals to join their high-performing team. With a focus on providing unparalleled advisory, assurance, tax, and transaction services, this organization is at the forefront of driving business success. If you are passionate about delivering strategic solutions, thrive in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment, we invite you to explore opportunities with us. Join a team dedicated to shaping the future of business and fostering the growth of both clients and professionals alike. In Summary: Aquent, a trusted partner in connecting top talent with leading organizations, is seeking a highly skilled and dynamic Audio Engineer to join one of our clients . This is an incredible opportunity to make a significant impact on the auditory experience of marketing and communications media content for a prominent global entity . The role is onsite in our client's NYC office, 5 days per week . En Español: Descripción General Tipo de puesto: Salario temporal: $39.26-43.62 Por hora $39.26 - $43.62/h Fecha de inicio: 11.03.2025 Aquent, un socio confiable en conectar a los mejores talentos con organizaciones líderes, está buscando un ingeniero de audio altamente calificado y dinámico para unirse a uno de nuestros estimados clientes. Esta es una oportunidad increíble para tener un impacto significativo en la experiencia auditiva del contenido de medios de comunicación y marketing para una entidad global prominente. Como parte integral de un equipo creativo e innovador, moldeará el paisaje sonoro de diversos proyectos, desde producciones de video de alto perfil hasta series de podcasts atractivas, influyendo directamente en cómo las audiencias se conectan con mensajes críticos. Tu experiencia será vital en ofrecer audiencia pulida, profesional y cautivadora que eleva la eficacia de la marca y la comunicación. Esto ocurre en nuestra oficina de NYC, 5 días semanales. ** El impacto que harás:** Como ingeniero de audio experimentado, serás un talento creativo pivotal, líder y coaching profesional tanto en el estudio como virtualmente. Serás responsable de administrar e ejecutar la producción de audio de alta calidad a través de una amplia gama de proyectos, incluidas grabaciones de video y audios de estudios, sesiones de vídeo in situ y series completas de podcasts. Tu sólida experiencia técnica en instalación de equipos de audio, mezcla, edición y diseño de sonido, combinada con habilidades excepcionales de comunicación, te permitirá dirigir talentos vocales y colaborar sin problemas con los equipos creativos. Tú desempeñarás un papel clave en dar forma a la experiencia auditiva de mensajes críticos de marketing y contenido de medios de comunicaciones, contribuyendo directamente al éxito del cliente y al alcance global. ** Responsabilidades claves: ** Configurar productos de audio dedicados de manera remota y finales para las gravaciones de audio y ediciones web, asegurando la ejecución flawless. * Gestionar todas las fases de la producción de podcasts, incluida la grabación de audio y vídeo utilizando plataformas basadas en la nube. * Limpiar el audio con un grado fino de precisión, generar y corregir transcripciones y codificar el audio tanto para la eficiencia como para la calidad del streaming. * Identificar proactivamente, investigar y recomendar nuevas tecnologías de audio, necesidades de equipos, actualizaciones, mejoras y procedimientos, manteniéndose al día con los desarrollos de la industria. * Establecer y defender mejores prácticas para procesos creativos y técnicos efectivos de edición de audio, métodos, técnicas y operación de equipo audiovisual/audiovisual. ** Debes tener calificaciones:** * Licenciatura en ingeniería sonora, producción musical, producción cinematográfica, estudios multimedia, comunicaciones o capacitación y experiencia laboral. * Experiencia en varios micrófonos, mezcladores, grabadores independientes y herramientas de grabación basadas en CPU, con la capacidad de configurar hábilmente micrófono para los talentos. * Comprensión completa del flujo de señales en entornos de estudio, incluidos diversos tipos de cables, conexiones y redundancias. * Una fuerte comprensión de las características de audio en cámaras de vídeo y la capacidad para interfazarse sin problemas desde tablas de audio, expertos en navegar y resolver problemas de conexión entre diferentes sistemas. Aquent Talent conecta a los mejores talentos en marketing, creatividad y diseño con las marcas más grandes del mundo. Nuestros talentos elegibles tienen acceso a beneficios increíbles como planes de salud subsidiados, visión y dentales, licencia por enfermedad pagada y planes de jubilación. Más información sobre nuestros impresionantes beneficios! Únete a un equipo dedicado a dar forma al futuro de los negocios y fomentar el crecimiento tanto de clientes como de profesionales.