Podcast Engineer

Job Description

The Team
Conan O'Brien is TV's longest running late night host and one of the most successful, respected comedians in America. He's currently the host of CONAN on the TBS television network. An Emmy award winner, O'Brien began his career as a writer for Saturday Night Live and The Simpsons where he developed his original brand of comedy, living at the intersection of smart and silly, that has inspired a generation of comedians and writers who came after him. Named by Time magazine as one of the 100 most influential people in the world. Last year, O'Brien's digital company, ''Team Coco,'' entered into a Joint Venture with TBS to create an omnichannel digital media company that both expands and diversifies Conan's fanbase and capitalizes on new business opportunities. These new initiatives include a successful touring and live events business, hilarious and effective branded digital content, and the world's top comedy podcast, Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend.

The Job
Team Coco is looking for an audio engineer to help lead production on podcasts across the network. In addition to our existing slate of successful shows like Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend and Literally! With Rob Lowe, the team is ramping up production on several shows which will feature a wide range of voices and formats. Team Coco offers a fun, friendly, fast-paced environment that values creativity and great ideas. We offer competitive benefits and salary packages. Our ideal candidate is creative, collaborative and detail-oriented, with a deep love for humor and storytelling. Experience as a composer or sound designer is a huge plus. The candidate will be able to independently execute every step of podcast production, from running recording sessions to mixing and mastering the final product. The candidate will demonstrate excellent editorial sensibilities, as they will be shaping the sound and tone of the show, selecting and placing music, and editing content. There will also be opportunities to create original music and audio backdrops for our shows. The candidate will be deadline-oriented and work closely with the production team to create and execute production planning. The engineer will report to the executive producer.

The Daily
• Work closely with the production team to create funny, expertly-crafted content
• Edit interviews Select and place music (ability to arrange/rearrange stems a huge plus)Engineer in-studio and remote recordings
• Mix and master external facing audio including ads, episodes, promos, etc.
• Manage audio assets
• Manage, advise on, and order technical equipment
• Assist guests and production staff with technical needs, including troubleshooting issues with ProTools, and setting them up with equipment

The Essentials
• Minimum four years of professional audio production experience
• Experience working in radio or podcasts
• ProTools expert
• Knowledgeable about recording equipment and programs, especially for remote recordings
• Skilled with mixing/mastering plug-in suites like Waves and Izotope.
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Experience working closely with a team
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Close attention to detail at every step of the production process
• Experience building out production schedules Ability to edit music and place music
• Ability to compose, sound design, and arrange music stems is a huge a plus

The Perks
• Paid time off every year to volunteer
• Access to well-being tools, resources, and freebies
• 2018 Best Company for Working Mothers
• 2018 Best Company for Dads
• An in-house learning and development team to help shape and grow your career
• Part of the WarnerMedia family of powerhouse brands

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-reop92-3-141-100-120-42 in your application.