Audio Engineer, SAG-AFTRA Foundation – Los Angeles

Programs

National Director of Voiceover Programs

Part-time, Non-exempt, Hourly

Whether working with actors remotely or in our state-of-the-art recording studios, the Voiceover Lab helps performers develop and expand their careers in the voiceover arts. We offer a variety of weekly voiceover programs led by professionals throughout the industry and by members of our VO Lab staff.  We are currently looking to add an Audio Engineer to our VO Lab team in Los Angeles. A background in directing and/or teaching acting (voiceover, theatrical, on-camera) is vital to this position. Experience working with audio recording software (Pro Tools, Twisted Wave, Audacity, Logic, Reaper; Source-Connect; etc.) and audio related technical experience is optimal, but we are willing to train the right candidate on those aspects of the position.

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 voiceover actors with VO related questions.
• Teach voiceover actors audio recording and editing procedures when needed.
• Help design new voiceover classes for the VO Lab program.

• Represent the Voiceover Lab 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 the voiceover industry.
• Maintain reliable attendance and punctuality, determined by the SAG-AFTRA Foundation.

Hardware

• Knowledge of Apple computers.
• Some experience with audio interfaces, preamps, microphones and audio hardware.
• Mixing (channels, sends, aux, faders).
• Recording (preamps, gain, EQ, compression).
• Familiarity with storage options (hard drives, flash drives, cloud technologies).
• Understanding of microphone types (dynamic, condenser, USB) and polarity patterns.

Software

• Pro Tools 
• Twisted Wave, Audacity, Reaper, Logic
• Mac OS and iOS 
• Zoom 
• Skype 
• Source-Connect 

• 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.

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.