Sound Designer II Job at Ultimate Fighting Championship in Las Vegas

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The Role And What You’ll Do

• Mix a variety of long form content, including but not limited to feature length documentaries, episodic series, and supporting promotional elements.
• Generate creative sound design and strategize effective applications for it across the entire spectrum of UFC productions.
• Create original sound effects.
• Conceptualize creative approaches to audio production and review current systems for optimization.
• Create unique and innovative procedures for audio and audio related tasks across all aspects of production and post-production.
• Mix a variety of short form content, including but not limited to digital series, features, trailers, and promotional assets for television and radio.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with video editors to get the best audio results.
• Works independently on some projects and collaborates with teammates on others.
• Works at the direction of Producers to apply editorial notes and revise audio assets.
• Works to elevate the sound of our productions creatively and technically to equal or exceed industry standards.
• Other tasks, projects, and responsibilities as assigned.

You Have These

• Minimum of 2 years mixing experience on both short form and long form projects for broadcast television.
• Must be proficient in Avid Pro Tools, iZotope RX, and plugins from major developers.
• Must be proficient in noise reduction and dialogue editing techniques.
• Must have knowledge of audio signal flow, EQ / compressor techniques and core audio concepts.
• Must understand C.A.L.M. act loudness specifications.
• Must understand basic video formats and AAF/OMF import functionality.
• Must have experience recording voice overs in person as well as remotely via Source Connect.
• Strong creative and imaginative capabilities.
• Experience with location sound recording and equipment a plus.
• Experience with working for an agency, post-production company or broadcast creative team is a plus.
• College degree preferred, High School diploma or equivalent GED required.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail is necessary.
• Must be able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to work on multiple projects simultaneously with tight deadlines.
• Must maintain discretion and confidential information.
• Must have working knowledge of basic administrative office computer programs, on Mac and Windows PC workstations.
• Experience in a sports environment is preferred. Knowledge of MMA is a plus.
• Work hours will typically take place Monday through Friday, but candidate will be expected to work some nights and weekends when necessary.
• Candidates will be subject to an audio test to assess technical ability and aptitude.

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Location: Las Vegas, NV

Salary: $120,000.00-$150,000.00

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing