Sound Engineer - Journey Y4

Job Description

The Sound Engineering team is part of Studio Technology that supports The Walt Disney Studio.

The position will support all of post-production activities supported by the Sound Department. This includes Audio Mixing Stages (5.1,
7.1, IMAX, and Dolby Atmos), ADR/Remote collaboration, Audio QC, and Mastering Suites.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• High-level front-line technical support for all post-production Sound facilities.
• Work in close collaboration with other members of the Sound Engineering team to design, implement, and maintain feature film Audio Mixing Stages, Mastering, and QC environments.
• Support workflow process and procedures for the Sound Department.
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Avid Pro Tools systems and Avid consoles/control surfaces.
• Document guidelines, projects, workflow processes and procedures for the Sound Department.
• Source, test, and deploy cutting edge technologies to further advance Infrastructure and audio workflows
• Collaborate with Studio Technology teams to ensure all Sound Department activities are handled.
• Ensure that content security protocols are followed at all times.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Experienced in all post-production workflows:
o Traditional console mixing; large format consoles and control surfaces
o In-the-box mixing
o Immersive mixing formats, including Dolby Atmos and IMAX
o ADR workflows; dialog replacement, group, and animation production.
• Excellent client-service orientation and understanding of the nuances of post-production support.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to quickly troubleshoot complex Audio/Video systems and innovate workarounds as required.
• Skilled in macOS, Windows, and Linux operating system.
• Knowledgeable in TCP/IP networking, Fibre Channel fabric, and centralized storage systems.
• Experience working in a high-security environment, focusing on content protection.
• Able to install and support Avid Pro Tools software, hardware, and plug-ins.
• Understand and support remote collaboration software; Source Connect, TVIPS, Evercast, Sohonet - Clearview
Flex and Pivot, BlueJeans, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Polycom.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Proficient at multitasking in a highly complex and diverse production environment.
• Can quickly prioritize decisions when given incomplete or conflicting information.
• Highly self-directed; able to manage and (re)prioritize multiple concurrent and competing challenges and issues.
• Fundamental understanding of component-level electronics and circuit design; familiarity of microcontrollers
encouraged!
• Software development experience; GUI, command line, and embedded platforms.
• Knowledge and experience with generating and reading technical drawings (e.g. CAD, Vectorworks)
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with technology vendors and partners.
• Expertise in StorNext, Isilon, Nexis, Avid S6, and Icon, Pro Tools, Soundminer, Dante, and signal routing
• Knowledge of speaker SPL calibration and room tuning via London Architect and BSS programming.
• Comfortable identifying and developing solutions that improve the filmmaker client experience.

Position requires Union membership-Motion Picture Editors Guild.

About Studios Content:

The Studios Content group encompasses a collection of world-class entertainment studios that produce high-quality cinematic storytelling for both theatrical and streaming release. It is also home to Disney Theatrical Productions, producer of popular stage shows on Broadway and around the world.

This position is with Walt Disney Pictures, which is part of a business we call Studios Content.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rzj283-216-73-216-216-42 in your application.