Editor IV

Russell Tobin & Associates is currently seeking a Sound Effects Editor, 12+ Months Contract role for one of our Fortune 500 clients, for Culver City, CA 90232 location. Apply today for immediate consideration.

Position: Sound Effects Editor

Location: Culver City, CA 90232

Duration: 12+ months, with possible extension

Pay rate: $98-100/hr on w2

JOB SUMMARY:

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Our fast-growing creative and technical team is looking for an experienced sound effects editor to support our sound team in the creation of Immersive Videos.
• The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in sound design and effects editing for immersive formats, with a curiosity in adapting these creative workflows to new media experiences.
• The Sound Effects Editor will join an in-house sound team, working closely with our Audio Lead and the broader team to craft compelling immersive soundscapes.
• You will design sounds and edit effects for a variety of genres and in a variety of styles with an intense focus on building immersion through sound.
• Your work will involve taking traditional sound editing experience as a foundation and building on it to create experiences that feel alive and real.
• On some projects, a rough premix may also be required.

Key Qualifications:

• 7+ years experience in post-production sound with a strong focus on sound effects editorial and sound design, particularly for surround and immersive audio formats
• Passion for telling stories and creating environments with sound
• BA/BS or equivalent experience.
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Proficiency with Pro Tools and Soundminer, including metadata workflows and organizing sound libraries
• Extensive experience editing multichannel recordings, including all common surround formats and Ambisonic
• Technical proficiency with ability to adapt quickly to new tools and workflows still in active development
• Open-minded approach to exploring new techniques and methodologies
• Comfortable working on multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills for collaborating with clients, partners, and leads

Additional Requirements:

• Experience with non-traditional media formats (VR, interactive, or gaming) strongly preferred
• Experience with Reaper preferred, but not required
• Experience with multichannel recording techniques a plus
• Basic experience in using the command line to invoke apps and scripts

Russell Tobin offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.