Voiceover Audio Engineer/Booth Director, SAG-AFTRA Foundation – New York

Programs

Voiceover Lab Administrator

Full-time, Non-exempt, Hourly

As a part of the SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s Performers Programs, which includes Casting Access, Conversations, The Business, and the On-Camera Lab, our Voiceover Programs help performers develop and expand their careers in voiceover. We offer a variety of weekly voiceover classes led by professionals throughout the industry and by members of our voiceover staff.  We are currently looking to add an Audio Engineer to our VO Lab in New York. A background in directing and/or teaching acting (voiceover, theatrical, on-camera) that enhances the acting skills of performers is vital to this position. Additionally, experience working with audio recording software and audio editors, such as Pro Tools, Twisted Wave, Audacity, Logic, and Reaper is also a plus. Technical experience is strongly preferred but we are willing to train the right candidate on the technical aspects of the position.

The engineer will serve as an audio engineer for booth sessions with professional actors and lead classes in person, as well as online via Zoom.

Main Booth Engineer (In-Person) and Online (Remotely)

• Record and coach actors during voiceover sessions and auditions.
• Assist voice-over actors with VO-related questions through our online help desk.
• Teach voiceover actors audio recording and editing procedures when needed.
• Help design new voiceover classes for the VO Lab program.
• Lead core VO Lab classes remotely and in-person.

• Represent the SAG-AFTRA Foundation with a clear understanding of the Lab’s mission, usage policies, and outlined goals.
• Ability to work collaboratively with voiceover actors at varied levels of ability.
• Establish good rapport with SAG-AFTRA Foundation staff and guests of the VO Lab.
• Provide equipment recommendations to voiceover actors when consulted.
• Manage inventory of the Voiceover Lab’s essential studio assets.
• Stay informed of new developments in audio software/hardware and work with the Voiceover Lab Administrator to integrate them into the Voiceover Lab, if needed.
• Maintain reliable attendance and punctuality as determined by the SAG-AFTRA Foundation.

Hardware

• Experience with audio interfaces, preamps, microphones, and audio hardware.
• Mixing basics (channels, sends, aux, master fader, control room, preamps).
• Recording basics (gain staging, EQ, compression).
• Familiarity with storage options (hard drives, flash drives, cloud technologies).
• Understanding of microphone types (dynamic, condenser, and USB) and polarity patterns.
• Aware of connection types (Thunderbolt, USB) and display types (HDMI, DVI, VGA, DisplayPort).

Software

• Pro Tools 12
• Twisted Wave, Audacity, Reaper
• Knowledge of Logic is a plus
• Mac OS and iOS
• Zoom
• Skype
• Source-Connect

$25 – $30 per hour. Benefits include a 401K retirement plan; escalating vacation; paid sick, personal days, and holidays; and health benefits for employees including medical, dental, vision, flex spending accounts, employee assistance program, and life and long-term disability insurance.

• The SAG-AFTRA Foundation cannot provide relocation benefits to candidates.
• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
• Staff members are expected to consciously and continuously promote the mission, values, programs, and impact of the organization when presented with opportunities for participating in membership development and reaching out to personal connections on behalf of the SAG-AFTRA Foundation.
• This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

The SAG-AFTRA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides vital assistance and free educational programming to the professionals of SAG-AFTRA while serving the public at large through its award-winning children’s literacy program Storyline Online®. The Foundation relies solely on support from gifts, grants, and sponsorships to maintain its free programs.

The SAG-AFTRA Foundation is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The SAG-AFTRA Foundation is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Please submit a cover letter (required) and resume to jobs@sagaftra.foundation.

Voiceover Audio Engineer/Booth Director, SAG-AFTRA Foundation – Los Angeles

Programs

National Director of Voiceover Programs

Part-time, Non-exempt, Hourly

As a part of the SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s Performers Programs, which includes Casting Access, Conversations, The Business, and the On-Camera Lab, our Voiceover Programs help performers develop and expand their careers in voiceover. We offer a variety of weekly voiceover classes led by professionals throughout the industry and by members of our voiceover staff.  We are currently looking to add a part-time Audio Engineer to our VO Lab in Los Angeles. A background in directing and/or teaching acting (voiceover, theatrical, on-camera) that enhances the acting skills of performers is vital to this position. Additionally, experience working with audio recording software and audio editors, such as Pro Tools, Twisted Wave, Audacity, Logic, and Reaper is also a plus. Technical experience is strongly preferred but we are willing to train the right candidate on the technical aspects of the position.

The engineer will serve as an audio engineer for booth sessions with professional actors and lead classes in person, as well as online via Zoom.

Main Booth Engineer (In-Person) and Online (Remotely)

• Record and coach actors during voiceover sessions and auditions.
• Lead core VO Lab classes remotely (and in the VO Lab, when our studios reopen).
• Assist voice-over actors with VO-related questions through our online help desk.
• Teach voiceover actors audio recording and editing procedures when needed.
• Help design new voiceover classes for the VO Lab program.

• Represent the SAG-AFTRA Foundation with a clear understanding of the organization’s mission, usage policies, and outlined goals.
• Ability to work collaboratively with voiceover actors at varied levels of ability.
• Establish good rapport with SAG-AFTRA Foundation staff and guests of the VO Lab.
• Provide equipment recommendations to voiceover actors when consulted.
• Manage inventory of the Voiceover Lab’s essential studio assets.
• Stay informed of new developments in audio software/hardware and work with the Voiceover Lab Administrator to integrate them into the Voiceover Lab, if needed.
• Maintain reliable attendance and punctuality as determined by the SAG-AFTRA Foundation.

Hardware

• Experience with audio interfaces, preamps, microphones, and audio hardware.
• Mixing basics (channels, sends, aux, master fader, control room, preamps).
• Recording basics (gain staging, EQ, compression).
• Familiarity with storage options (hard drives, flash drives, cloud technologies).
• Understanding of microphone types (dynamic, condenser, and USB) and polarity patterns.
• Aware of connection types (Thunderbolt, USB) and display types (HDMI, DVI, VGA, DisplayPort).

Software

• Pro Tools 12
• Twisted Wave, Audacity, Reaper
• Knowledge of Logic is a plus
• Mac OS and iOS
• Zoom
• Skype
• Source-Connect

$25 – $28 per hour. Benefits include a 401K retirement plan; escalating vacation; paid sick, personal days, and holidays; and health benefits for employees including medical, dental, vision, flex spending accounts, employee assistance program, and life and long-term disability insurance.

• The SAG-AFTRA Foundation cannot provide relocation benefits to candidates.
• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
• Staff members are expected to consciously and continuously promote the mission, values, programs, and impact of the organization when presented with opportunities for participating in membership development and reaching out to personal connections on behalf of the SAG-AFTRA Foundation.
• This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

The SAG-AFTRA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides vital assistance and free educational programming to the professionals of SAG-AFTRA while serving the public at large through its award-winning children’s literacy program Storyline Online®. The Foundation relies solely on support from gifts, grants, and sponsorships to maintain its free programs.

The SAG-AFTRA Foundation is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The SAG-AFTRA Foundation is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Please submit a cover letter (required) and resume to jobs@sagaftra.foundation.