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Assistant Audio Engineer

We are seeking a detail-oriented, collaborative Assistant Audio Engineer to support our award-winning audio post team. Must be based in NYC and available to work onsite at our studio in Flatiron. Proficiency with ProTools required. Prior experience at a pro audio post studio is a plus!

Ideal Candidate

You bring strong technical skills and hands-on experience with ProTools. Above all we value a proactive, detail-oriented and curious self-starter who is passionate about audio, highly organized, and motivated to pursue an audio post career path. 

Key Responsibilities:

Studio Maintenance & Daily Operations

  • Opening & facilities prep

    • Set up sessions for senior mixers

    • Set up live room and maintain hardware and studio environment 

  • Archive audio sessions on our shared storage network


Session Preparation & Technical Workflow

  • Communication Handoff: Take ownership of incoming and outgoing materials and maintain communication with engineering and production teams 

  • Session Setup: Create Pro Tools sessions using exact protocols/specifications

  • Media Conversion & Management: Convert incoming reference files and route video files to designated network storage paths

  • Pro Tools Engineering: Build precise marker structures, import and spot MOV video files and OMF/AAF stems accurately into Pro Tools templates


Posting & Deliverables, Quality Control (QC)

  • Exporting & Version Control: QC’ing mixes with precision and bouncing QuickTimes.  

  • Client Postings: Generate and distribute correctly formatted posting links.

  • Final Deliverable Package Creation: Structure and label final delivery folders. Format and slate radio deliverables according to industry standard specifications.

  • Archival & Final Assets: Organize client final assets on Frame.io.

Required Qualifications & Technical Skills:

  • Audio Engineering & Software: Proficiency in Avid Pro Tools (session management, OMF/AAF handling, signal flow, surround/stereo formats). Working knowledge of post workflows. 

  • Video Encoding & Tools: Working knowledge of encoding tools, frame rates and video file formats.

  • Hardware & Gear Knowledge: Familiarity with professional studio microphones, patch bays, and audio interfaces.

  • Attention to Detail: Absolute precision in file-naming protocols and metadata management. Comfortable working on multiple short and long-term projects simultaneously. Someone who isn’t satisfied with surface-level comprehension and looks to fully understand concepts and resolve issues that arise. 

  • Communication: Strong professional email and chat etiquette, friendly and helpful to clients. Team player. Ability to keep composure and project calm during high-pressure situations.

Qualifications:

  • Degree or diploma in Audio Engineering, Sound Design, or Music Production.

  • OR 1–2 years of experience in a commercial post-production facility, recording studio, agency environment, or similar.

  • Troubleshooting skills for MacOS applications, video displays/projectors, and a general love of technology.

Please submit a resume, brief cover letter, and any sound design/mix work samples to recruitment@bronxaudio.com.