[Hiring] Production Sound Recordist @Aru Labs

Role Description

Aru Labs is looking for a Production Sound Recordist / Location Sound Mixer for an upcoming independent web-series project being produced for a client. This is a project-based opportunity, not a permanent position at Aru Labs. The series is a character-driven story exploring startups, ambition, relationships, friendship, money, and life.

• Record production dialogue during filming
• Set up and operate professional location sound equipment
• Select and position microphones based on each scene
• Work closely with the Director and DOP
• Monitor dialogue and ambient sound throughout each take
• Maintain clean audio levels and recordings
• Manage wireless microphones and boom recording
• Record useful room tone and location ambience
• Identify and communicate sound issues before or during takes
• Maintain organized audio files and backups
• Coordinate with the post-production sound team when required

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a production sound recordist, location sound mixer, or boom operator
• Strong understanding of dialogue recording
• Experience with boom microphones and wireless lavalier systems
• Comfortable recording in both controlled interiors and unpredictable outdoor environments
• Good knowledge of professional sound equipment
• Strong attention to detail
• Calm and collaborative approach on set
• Experience in films, web series, short films, commercials, music videos, or documentary production is welcome

Requirements

• Remote: Pre-production / planning
• Travel: Required during production
• Engagement: Project-based / contract
• Production window: Late November – early December
• Potential locations: San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, London, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Bali, and other global creative and startup hubs
• International and India-based candidates are welcome

Who you'll work with

• Creator / Writer / Director
• Director of Photography
• 1st Assistant Director
• Actors and creative talent
• Production team
• Post-production sound team

Ideal candidate

• Care deeply about dialogue quality
• Know how to work efficiently on a small set
• Can adapt to different locations and environments
• Are comfortable working with a lean crew
• Understand that great sound is about more than simply pressing record
• Can collaborate closely with a first-time Director and the DOP

How to apply

Please send:

• CV / profile
• Portfolio or showreel
• Examples of projects you've recorded
• LinkedIn / Instagram
• Current location
• Equipment you typically work with
• Availability during late November / early December
• Expected project fee or day rate

Apply with the subject: Production Sound — Web Series Client Project. Aru Labs is coordinating this opportunity on behalf of the client. Project-based. Remote-first. Travel required during production. If you're interested in working on an ambitious independent web series with a lean international production team, we'd love to hear from you.