Onward Search is hiring: Audio Engineer [80024] in New York

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Base pay range

$35.00/hr - $43.00/hr

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Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We’re looking to hire an Audio Engineer for a multinational professional services company. This organization fosters a collaborative, creative culture that values innovation and high-quality content.

You’ll join the Production team to deliver high-quality audio for video productions, podcasts, and live broadcasts. This is a long-term contract opportunity. The role is located in New York City and is fully on-site.

• Set up and operate audio equipment for video recordings, live webcasts, and podcasts.
• Mix and record clean, high-quality audio using multichannel audio boards.
• Direct and coach voice talent during recording sessions.
• Record and mix voiceovers in-studio and on-location.
• Create intros, outros, music, and sound design elements to enhance productions.
• Edit multi-camera video podcasts and manage archiving of media files.
• Oversee all phases of podcast production, including remote recording via cloud-based platforms, audio cleanup, transcript generation, and encoding for distribution.
• Research and recommend new audio technologies, tools, and workflows.
• Establish and maintain best practices for audio editing and production processes.

• Bachelor’s degree in Audio Engineering, Music Production, Film Production, Media Studies, Communications, or equivalent experience.
• Digital portfolio showcasing audio production, mixing, sound design, and video editing work.
• 5+ years of experience as an audio engineer in a professional media production environment.
• Experience with audio and video podcast production, including remote feeds.
• Strong expertise in live and on-location audio mixing for broadcast or corporate productions.
• Proficiency with microphones, mixers, recorders, and CPU-based recording systems.
• Solid understanding of signal flow, cabling, and audio-to-video system integration.
• Advanced knowledge of audio/video editing software such as Adobe Audition, Premiere, After Effects, Sound Forge, Pro Tools (preferred), and Audacity.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Teams, Outlook, and Mac/Windows platforms.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to resolve issues quickly during live production.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and client-service skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing schedules; occasional travel may be required.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k Program
• eLearning
• Education Reimbursement
• Ongoing Training & Development

*To qualify for our benefits package, you must work over 30 hours per week and the length of assignment must be a minimum of 10 weeks.

To learn more about this Audio Engineer opportunity, apply now. Our recruitment team will be in touch, guide you through the interview process, and advocate on your behalf.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Audio Engineering

Industries

• Staffing and Recruiting

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