Filmmaking-Audio Engineer

Job Title: Audio Engineering Internship
Salary Range: $15/hour

Supervisor: Luis “Brutis” Baez
Hours: 32 hours/week

Position Summary

The Audio Engineer is responsible for managing and executing all technical aspects of audio production, including recording, editing, mixing, and mastering sound for “various media formats,” / film. They will work closely with artists, producers, and other production team members to ensure the highest quality sound output, whether for music, film , television, podcasts, or live events. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assisting in the setup and operation of audio equipment for film-related projects.

• Troubleshooting audio issues during recording and mixing.

• Working on location at venues like theatres (as specified, The Wyam Youth Center for film-related projects). 

• Record, edit, and mix audio for film

• Set up, maintain, and operate audio equipment, including microphones, mixers, and digital audio workstations (DAWs).

• Ensure sound is properly balanced, synchronized, and optimized across various mediums.

Work Location: Wyam Youth Center, 1230 Warm Springs St. Warm Springs, OR 97761

Standards and Expectations

• Facilitate a professional environment for our clients and staff through appropriate and professional communication with all visitors; maintain professional boundaries at all times

• Always conduct oneself safely, appropriately and professionally

• Demonstrate respect and sensitivity for cultural differences

• Function as a role model for other staff; exhibit confidence in self and in others

• Proactively identify problems, troubleshoot, and problem solve in one-on-one and group settings

• Demonstrate a clear commitment to good communication, including giving and asking for feedback

• Commitment to working on a team, and to assisting other team members if their workloads become excessive 

• Strong desire to serve the community in support of WSCAT mission

Physical Demands

• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10lbs and occasionally lift and/or support up to 75lbs

• While performing this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to sit, and to use hands to handle/feel objects. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, to taste or smell, to climb or balance, to stoop, kneel, or crouch.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.