Lead Audio & Machine Room Technician

Job Description

Job description

Work in a fast-paced, energetic, fun, and friendly Post-Production Studio in Burbank, CA. We are a small company that is constantly growing and striving to learn and improve. There is much room for personal growth. Original creative thinking is encouraged.

Our company is made up of outstanding individuals. Together, we make a very tight-knit and powerful team! We've got flexible hours, personal days as needed, full health coverage, and a 401k plan, too.

We are looking for someone who is highly organized, incredibly smart, proactive, and solution-oriented individual!

Core Competencies:

Creative Problem Solving

Critical Thinking

Adaptability

Innovative Mindset

Strong Communication

Self-Sufficiency

Detail-Oriented

Leadership Potential

Studio Etiquette

Self Empowerment

Professionalism

Key Responsibilities:

Understand, design, and manage audiovisual infrastructure

Coordinate with Chief Engineer, audio engineers, and studio assistants in order to maintain studio functionality and efficiency

Quickly identify and mitigate any technical issues so as to minimize studio downtime

Maintain and operate audio hardware and software, workstations, and server spaces

Work independently and as part of a team when needed

Assist with studio expansion, including equipment requisition and stage buildout/construction

Essential Requirements:

Must be able to understand and diagnose any issues with audio, video, and network signal flow

Be able to perform under pressure and be able to maintain composure when faced with problems that require immediate solutions

Comprehensive knowledge about the operation and troubleshooting of Avid ProTools systems and Apple OSX

Know and be able to work with various types of audio and video codecs and containers

The ideal candidate will have the following skills:

Fabrication skills (Soldering, basic woodworking)

Comprehension of house Dante Networks with Certification a plus.

Audio, video, & network cable assembly

Familiarity with Avid Audio Interfaces and Focusrite Rednet Line Interfaces

Familiarity with Dolby Atmos workflows and configurations

Knowledge of Avid ICON and EuCon-based control surfaces (D-Command, D- Control, Avid S3, and S6)

Understanding of network-based audio formats (AVB, BLU-Link, Dante)

Thorough understanding of ISDN and remote audio collaboration software (Source-Connect, IpDTL)

Knowledge of digital tape formats and VTRs (HDCAM SR, DigiBeta)

DLP projector operation and basic maintenance

Apple Final Cut and Compressor

Avid networked storage system administration (ISIS/NEXIS)

OSX Server administration

Knowledge of SIP-based phone systems

Perform other related duties as assigned

Note: Must be able to lift 60 lbs and be able to perform some demanding physical actions, including sitting for long periods at a desk, and also being on your feet when necessary.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g3ke94-216-73-216-0-42 in your application.