[Hiring] Sound Designer Editor @Changing Lives Productions LLC

Role Description

Dhar Mann Studios is seeking a highly skilled and creative Sound Designer/Editor to join our dynamic Post-production team. This role is crucial for elevating our narrative content through expert sound design, Foley, and final audio mixing. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of audio post-production workflows, a meticulous ear for detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, contributing significantly to our high-volume output of scripted dramas and content.

Sound Design & Creation

• Design and implement a wide range of sound effects to enhance the emotional impact and realism of our narrative content, including ambiences, hard effects, and creative sound design elements.
• Record and edit Foley to sync with on-screen action, ensuring subtle, realistic sounds are captured and integrated seamlessly.
• Clean up and edit dialogue tracks to remove background noise, improve clarity, and ensure consistency across all scenes.
• Collaborate with the editorial team, directors, and composers to understand the creative vision and translate it into a compelling auditory experience.

Mixing & Mastering

• Perform final audio mixes for all projects, balancing dialogue, music, sound effects, and Foley to create a cohesive and professional final product.
• Ensure all mixes meet broadcast loudness standards and technical specifications for various distribution platforms when needed.
• Conduct quality control checks on all delivered audio, confirming all tracks are properly synced, free of errors, and consistent in quality.

Workflow & Management

• Manage audio assets and project files, ensuring all sessions are organized, archived, and easy to access for future use or revisions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to audio software, hardware, and file formats.
• Report on department metrics such as mix volume and common technical challenges to help the post-production team make informed operational decisions.
• Stay updated on industry trends, tools, and best practices in audio post-production.

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-volume content creation environment, preferably with scripted narrative content.
• Bachelor's degree in Audio Engineering, Music Production, Film, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a Sound Designer, Audio Mixer, or similar role in a fast-paced production setting.
• Expert-level proficiency with a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) such as Pro Tools, Logic Pro X, or Adobe Audition.
• Strong understanding of audio signal flow, acoustics, and mixing techniques.
• Proficiency with industry-standard audio plugins for EQ, compression, noise reduction, and reverb.
• Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate creative and technical concepts.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
• A proactive problem-solver with a strong work ethic.
• A passion for storytelling through sound.
• Experience with advanced noise reduction software (e.g., iZotope RX).

Requirements

• Bonus: Experience with spatial audio formats like Dolby Atmos.
• A portfolio or reel showcasing your work on past projects.

Benefits

• Work alongside industry leaders on thrilling, fast-paced projects as our content rapidly expands.

Company Description

Changing Lives Productions is the video production company of Dhar Mann Studios, aimed at creating positive content for the social media generation. Our short, motivational videos focused on life, business, and relationships receive over 1 Billion views monthly and have garnered over 60 Billion views on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and TikTok.