Seasonal Audio Operations Engineer

About the role

NFL Core Values: Respect: Everyone matters. We celebrate diverse opinions, honor hard work, and value every contribution. Integrity: We do what's right, even when it's tough. We hold ourselves accountable and always follow through. Team Responsibility: We support each other and our communities. No one is bigger than the game, and every action impacts others. Resiliency: We set high standards, overcome adversity, and adapt to challenges, always striving for excellence. NFL Leadership Attributes: Build Talent: We develop and nurture potential, empowering individuals to grow and succeed. Execute: We take action with precision, delivering results that drive our goals forward. Inspire: We motivate others through vision, energy, and a commitment to excellence. Live Our Values: We embody our core principles in every decision and action. Know the Business: We stay informed, understand our industry, and make decisions that strengthen our position. Think Big: We challenge the status quo, envision bold possibilities, and strive for transformative impact

Responsibilities

• Intake, catalog, database, archive and distribute daily field audio recordings across all NFL Films productions.
• Sync daily original camera footage with corresponding audio files, rendering new files for archival and editing.
• Edit and catalogue select plays from game radio broadcasts and post to Avid Interplay System
• Digitize and archive historic audio from multiple media formats (16/35mm mag, ¼" reel to reel audio, DAT, Cassette, mini-disc, etc.) to DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight workstations and attached storage system.
• Deliver various raw and specially curated Audio Operations deliverables to an Avid Interplay system.
• Obtain numerous audio-only files from outside clients (voice over recordings, licensed music, externally acquired material, etc.) for catalog, archival and distribution.
• Perform final audio only deliveries to internal and external clients, ensuring accuracy and timeliness during tight turnaround working environments.
• Edit and catalog specially curated NFL sound effects captured on location.
• Required Qualifications:
• A working knowledge of Digital Audio Workstations (DAW) with experience in Resolve/Fairlight systems a plus.
• Background in general aspects of digital audio recording, signal flow, editing and mixing.
• Proficient at using multiple computer platforms and file management programs.
• Availability to work on all weekends and holidays during the NFL season.
• Broad understanding of NFL rules, teams, plays, and gameplay terminology.

Requirements

• 4-year degree or equivalent education
• 2 years of experience in a professional Audio environment
• Other Key Attributes / Characteristics:
• Physical Demands:
• None
• Travel:
• Terms /Expected Hours of Work:
• 40-45 hours/week
• Salary
• $37 - $37 USD
• Benefits Information
• To learn more about our comprehensive benefits offerings, please visit: NFL BENEFITS
• NO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE WILL BE PROVIDED.
• Talent Attributes: What we expect for our employees:
• Embody an enthusiastic, proactive can-do attitude
• Embrace grit, free from ego or entitlement
• Excel as a relationship builder, with the ability to influence
• Eager learner, driven by passion rather than just ambition
• Encompasses an incredible work ethic with an agile mindset

Benefits

Additional Information

Overview / Objective: We are seeking an Audio Engineer to join our Audio Operations team; a group of audio specialists collaborating to efficiently traffic all audio that passes through NFL Films. Working in conjunction with the broader audio teams, including field recordists and post-mixers, our Audio Operations team provides vital contributions to NFL Films production operations and to the longevity of the content that is being created daily. The role requires the ability to work to deadlines in a high volume, detail-focused environment and a broad knowledge of all aspects of audio in a post-production environment.

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