RUN Studios Careers

Description

Since 2007, RUN Studios has created world-class creative content for prominent and emerging brands, bringing together talented artists, savvy producers, authentic storytelling, and business intelligence to tell compelling brand stories that evoke inspiration and engagement. With deep roots in video production and motion design, RUN Studios creates media across all channels, and serves as a strategic resourcing partner to build robust, agile, and inspired creative teams.

Join our Audio Team! RUN Studios is seeking A1 level audio engineers to work with different forms of sound, including live production mixing, recording, and voice-over work. The Audio Engineer’s goal is to capture, create, control, improve, route, and deliver sound to specification. We are seeking support for our team working with our corporate partners in Redmond on a project-based, contract basis. To accommodate various productions, flexible work hours will be needed at times.

The audio engineer (A1) partners with our internal team and additional contract support to accomplish events. Events include (but are not limited to) live production, webcasts, satellite media tours, virtual events, voice-over recording, and remote location support. Events can range in time from 5 hours to multiple weeks.

*Please note this listing is for future opportunities*

As an Audio Engineer (A1), You Will

• Create a finished product (audio deliverable) that adheres to client and FCC deliverable specifications
• Meet with clients, artists, musicians, and producers to ensure clear understanding of needs and expectations; assists with project planning; attends pre-production meetings as required
• Build consoles and sessions per the requirements of each project
• May need to record, manipulate, and edit digital audio on occasion
• Insert/create special sound effects
• Monitor and maintain signal integrity to provide the highest quality audio during recording sessions and live events
• Operate broadcasting equipment (audio consoles, intercom systems, wireless devices, PA systems)
• On occasion, operates field recording (ENG) equipment
• Demonstrate optimal microphone technique in both live and studio sessions
• Positively represents the audio team when working with clients
• Help to maintain audio equipment and facilities; contributes to production readiness
• Contribute to workflow by suggesting improvements

As a Candidate, You Bring

• Ability to communicate complex technical scenarios and understand others
• Ability to provide excellent customer service and focus
• Must manage and use time efficiently
• Must be able to troubleshoot / find solutions to technical problems involving the equipment or sound signals

Core Competencies for Audio Team Contractors:

• Self-motivated, bias for action­
• Ability to take ownership of assigned projects
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Unyielding dedication to customer service and customer satisfaction
• Strong organizational, multitasking and troubleshooting skills
• Conducts oneself with a sense of urgency and thinks well under pressure
• Highly responsible and reliable
• Exhibits high attention to detail
• Strong team player - works well in groups and collaborative environments
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and adapt to high pressure scenarios
• Ability to maintain composure around high-profile individuals
• Develop in-depth knowledge of the project pipeline as it impacts your production

All positions will have working knowledge of the following tools and techniques:

• Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
• Familiarity with Large-Format Audio Consoles
• Broadcast level standards and FCC loudness regulations
• Gain Structure
• Signal Flow
• Wireless Audio Devices (RF) / Spectrum Management
• Data Management
• AV Routing and Embedded Audio
• Microphone Technique

Bonus if You Have

• Avid Pro Tools
• Audio-Over-IP (ST2110, Audinate Dante, Ravenna)
• Acoustics
• Virtual Instruments
• Digital Reference, frame rates, and clocks

Interested? Show us your stuff! Please elaborate on your experience in corporate settings in your cover letter, as well as provide a link to your work samples. 

At RUN Studios we recognize our ultimate success depends on our talented and dedicated workforce. We understand, value, and are grateful for the invaluable contributions made by each employee. Our goal is to provide a comprehensive program of evolving competitive benefits specifically designed to support the needs of our employees and their dependents.

Compensation

Pay Range: $55.00 - $80.00 (Hourly)

The successful candidate’s starting pay within this range will be based on various factors such as individual qualifications and work location.

Benefits:

Benefits and perks may vary depending on location and nature of the work, but eligible employees have access to medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D benefits, health savings and flexible spending accounts, other telehealth and wellness benefits, a minimum of seven paid holidays per year, accrual of at least 6.5 days of paid time off per year, a 401k plan with company match, discretionary bonuses dependent on company, team or individual performance, and referral bonuses for eligible hired referrals.

As an equal opportunity employer, RUN Studios is committed to pay equity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.