Media Engineer
Overview
Placement Type:
Temporary
Salary:
$38.64 to $42.94 an Hour
Start Date:
04.28.2025
Ready to make a real impact on media? Aquent is partnering with a major entertainment company to find a skilled Media Engineer to join their team. In this role, you’ll be a vital part of the audio post-production process, ensuring high-quality audio experiences. You will be working on a variety of projects, using your expertise to shape the sound of captivating stories.
As a Media Engineer, you will be responsible for a range of audio post-production tasks. This includes recording, mixing, and mastering audio content, as well as editing sound effects, dialogue, and music. You’ll leverage your technical skills and creative problem-solving abilities to deliver polished and impactful audio experiences.
Responsibilities:
- Record, mix, and master audio content for various media projects
- Edit sound effects, dialogue, and music to enhance storytelling
- Create and utilize Pro Tools templates for efficient workflows
- Employ Izotope plugins and Soundminer for audio processing and asset management
- Maintain meticulous file management and labeling practices
- Navigate extensive music and sound effects libraries
- Ensure adherence to audio mastering and loudness standards
- Perform audio quality control (QC) checks to maintain high standards
- Contribute to audiobook production and delivery (depending on experience)
Experience:
- Proven experience in recording and mix engineering
- Proficiency in Pro Tools operation and template creation
- Working knowledge of Soundminer and Izotope plugins
- Strong understanding of audio mastering and loudness standards
- Experience in sound effects, dialogue, and music editing
- Meticulous attention to detail and excellent file management skills
- Ability to navigate large music and sound effects libraries
Ideal Candidate:
- Experience with audiobook production and delivery
- Familiarity with the client’s intellectual property (IP)
- Ability to manage multiple audio tasks concurrently
The target hiring compensation range for this role is $38.64 to $42.94 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.
About Aquent Talent:
Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.
Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!
Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.
Client Description
This legendary company has entertained, informed and inspired people around the globe for over 90 years. Named one of Forbes top companies to work for year over year, this is where dreams really do come true.
Whether you’re looking to create, support business growth and development, work behind-the-scenes on your favorite TV shows or upcoming movies, or anything in-between, this is your opportunity to start the next chapter of your career story and help create the exhilarating experiences this company is known for worldwide.
Why work with AQUENT? Check out our awesome benefits: https://aquent.com/talent/talent-benefits
Aquent is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.