Assistant Audio Designer Job at NBCUniversal in California

Overview

Assistant Audio/Media Designer, Audio/Video Creative Development is responsible for conceiving, defining, and developing the audio and/or media design of assigned Entertainment projects of various scale, including the World-Famous Studio Tour, Halloween Horror Nights, Fan Fest Nights, marquee events, park theatrical entertainment, historical archives, presentations and special projects.

Responsibilities

• Working with the Creative Director of Audio/Media Design and the Creative team, develop concepts and samples to communicate preliminary design ideas.
• Create audio design elements based on project needs and creative intent. Manipulates audio files and develops original content to satisfy conceptual design.
• Present designs to project team and Senior Management to communicate vision and implementation of elements.
• As required, perform audio recording and editing, applying post-production effects and layers to develop final product.
• Assist with the development of system design based on project specifications, working with technical team on implementation and installation.
• Continually perform quality checks for ongoing creative maintenance of elements.
• Maintain show content changes and programming.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Theatrical Production or minimum 5 years in a related field, with emphasis in audio/media production.
• Extensive themed entertainment experience in technical audio and video production for live theatrical entertainment.
• Extensive knowledge in Yamaha and QSC digital mixers (LS9, QL5, Touchmix), including ability to program, route, network, troubleshoot, mix, and playback.
• Knowledge in audio networking such as QLan and Dante.
• Strong proficiencies on the following audio development software programs: Avid ProTools (HD/Ultimate), Logic Pro X, Reaper, Nuendo, and QLab (v5).
• Working knowledge of various graphic and video software programs: Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc
• Solid background in managing projects from concept to completion.
• Solid understanding of production of live entertainment in a theme park environment.
• Working knowledge of Apple computers.
• Solid understanding of QSC systems and QSys programming.
• Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects concurrently, with confidence to multi-task and delegate as required.
• Ability to drive results of teams through strong leadership and development skills.
• Ability to identify and communicate creative solutions to challenges, and to maintain a consistent focus on priorities with persistent follow-through.
• Confidence to communicate across all lines of business, with all levels of management.
• Ability to deal well with ambiguity and constant change, working in fast-paced environments with accelerated production schedules.
• Must be willing to work weekends, holidays and nights as required.
• A strong passion to drive high quality results, both end product as well as process.

On-Site and Benefits

Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.

Salary

Base pay range: $69,000.00/yr - $75,000.00/yr.

Equal Opportunity

NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. NBCUniversal will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements. If you require accessibility accommodations, contact AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.