Audio Engineer

Stand Together - Arlington, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Arlington, VA

501-1,000 employees

About the position

The Audio Engineer will be a key member of the Studio and Events Production Team at Stand Together, responsible for enhancing audio operations for various productions. This role involves both live and post-production audio work, ensuring high-quality sound for events and projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in audio engineering and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with teams and external vendors.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain audio equipment for studio, live event, and field productions.
• Provide audio engineering support for on-site, hybrid, and remote events, ensuring high-quality sound and troubleshooting audio interruptions promptly.
• Support field productions, capturing audio for projects including news segments, podcasts, and documentary-style videos.
• Edit and mix audio for audiovisual projects utilizing DAWs such as Pro Tools, Audition, or similar software.
• Collaborate with onsite and post-production teams to enhance audio quality and ensure consistency across various projects.
• Work closely with external vendors to refine and optimize audio workflows, contracting additional audio support as required.
• Manage and build upon a robust audio inventory, ensuring all equipment is in good working condition.
• Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies to continually improve audio production quality.
• Assist in proposal development and contracting for freelance audio support to expand capacity.
• Support organization plans to enhance audience experiences and provide concierge-level support for client requests.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in audio engineering for studio and live event productions.
• Proficiency in operating and maintaining audio equipment, including microphones, mixers, audio interfaces, and advanced systems like Zaxcom, Sound Devices, Axient, Dante, Allen & Heath C3500, DM48, and DT168.
• Experience with audio editing software such as Pro Tools, Audition, or similar.
• Strong understanding of audio signal flow, acoustics, and sound reinforcement techniques.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure in live production environments.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and travel for remote event support as needed.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to achieve high-quality overall productions.

Benefits

• A meaningful career where your work will improve the lives of millions of Americans.
• A vision-driven community of over 1,000 employees dedicated to improving the lives of others.
• Competitive salaries and bonuses aligned to the value created.
• Generous 401K match - 6% match with immediate vesting.
• Competitive health and wellness benefits.
• Flexible time-off policy allowing employees to take leave as needed.
• A purchasing credit card for business expenses.
• Mileage reimbursement for business travel separate from your commute.
• Commuter assistance plans to offset commuting costs to headquarters.
• Opportunities for professional development and mentorship.