JOB DESCRIPTION: Six
Degrees is an award winning Calgary based audio house dedicated to producing
high quality music and sound for commercials, television and film. We are looking
to fill a position for a full-time audio engineer for commercial recording
projects and post-production work.
QUALITIES: The ideal
candidate must have at least 3 years of experience at a reputable sound house
where they were involved and accountable to all stages of audio post production
including final mixes. The candidate must have exceptionally strong
or
ganizational skills, and a true passion and aptitude for all aspects of audio
engineering from sound design, music mixing, voice over recording, dialogue
sweetening and mixing.
The role requires a
career minded individual, committed to the highest standards, with the ambition
and independence to grow the business.
The role requires a
team player with excellent communication skills, and the ability to work
autonomously. Candidate will be involved in sessions with a wide variety of
clients, producers, directors and copywriters, and therefore must enjoy working
in a team atmosphere with numerous interaction opportunities.
Six Degrees has a
range of work from episodic, to promotional, television and web based content –
we are looking for an individual who is adaptive, can prioritize workflow and
enjoys working in a number of mediums.
Candidate must be
willing to work occasional evenings / weekends. This role will often surpass
the commitment of a 9-5 job.
Some of the responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:
•Voice-over
recording including digital patch (ISDN/Source connect) sessions and voice over
auditions.
•Sound Design – utilizing library effects, Foley and SFX recordings to create
vivid soundscapes for commercial and long play episodic projects.
•Dialogue Cuts, vocal and live instrumentation recording.
•Mixing, Mastering & Outputs for commercial broadcast, web and long play
deliverables requirements.
•Archiving and restoring sessions and a solid understanding of FTP/network
protocols
SKILLS:
•Must have 3-5 years
experience on Pro-Tools HD.
•Experience with an array of plug-ins, outboard gear, microphones, patch bays
and various monitoring options.
•Telos Zephyr and Source connect experience.
•Ability to pay strong attention to detail
•Ability to deal with clients in a professional and flexible manner
•Strong organizational skills with ability to work under pressure to meet
deadlines
•Familiarity with advertising and the TV/film Industry
•Ability to collaborate with others and strong communication skills
INTERESTED CANDIATES, please send a resume and cover letter to info@sixdegrees.ca
