Audio Engineer Jobs

USC’s School of Cinematic Arts is seeking an Audio Engineer to join its Digital Media & Technology group. The School of Cinematic Arts is the premier school for the study of cinematic arts and works on the cutting edge of technology in all aspects of media production.

The Audio Engineer will have hands-on experience supporting classes and productions using the school’s sound editing and mixing facilities. Mastery of audio production as well as post-production workflows is a must. The role requires an in-depth knowledge of Pro Tools, analog and digital signal flow, mixing consoles, and speakers. The Audio Engineer must also be able to maintain and repair production audio equipment.

The position is generally a weekday day shift with set hours (37.5 hours a week), but the candidate must be flexible in order to support the occasional mix weekend.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting with training and supervising of student workers.
• The design, operation, maintenance, and repair of specialized and/or state-of-the-art audio equipment.
• Providing technical guidance and direction to faculty, staff, and student workers.
• Troubleshooting control surfaces including Avid S6, S1, and D-Control ES.
• Performing other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Configuring I/O hardware including Avid HD IO, MTRX, and USB audio devices.
• Upkeep of wireless systems by Sony and Sennheiser.
• Creating procedures and documentation.
• Operation of recording systems by Sound Devices, Zaxcom, etc.
• Researching and procuring needed equipment, tools, parts, and/or materials, and maintaining vendor contacts and technical documentation as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree, or combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education

5 years of experience in post-production audio

Knowledge of and experience supporting mix stages for film and television. Specialized technical knowledge and experience with the installation, maintenance, service, calibration, and proper operation of editing and mixing hardware. Familiarity with Pro Tools. Troubleshooting skills with production audio equipment.

Preferred Qualifications:

8 years experience as an audio engineer designing and supporting mix stages

Additional knowledge in these areas is a plus:

• Creative mixing experience
• Theatrical B chain hardware including amps, crossovers, and speakers
• Ambisonic Audio
• Dolby Atmos

The hourly rate range for this position is $28.67 - $35.30. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

USC employees, by virtue of the university’s status as a nonprofit tax-exempt organization, may qualify for public service student loan forgiveness (PSLF).

USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring ordinance. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.

Preferred Qualifications: 8 years experience as an audio engineer designing and supporting mix stages Additional knowledge in these areas is a plus: Dolby Atmos Creative mixing experience Theatrical B chain hardware including amps, crossovers, and speakers Ambisonic Audio