Audio Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Japan.

📋 Description

• Evaluate finished AI-generated episodes for clarity in pronunciation, pacing, emotional expression, technical issues, and overall auditory experience.

• Detect audio discrepancies and compile actionable feedback for Voice-Over Artists and production collaborators.

• Edit and assemble audio by incorporating corrected dialogue, additional recordings, and re-recorded segments into final episodes.

• Maintain a consistent tone, pacing, atmosphere, volume, and technical quality throughout all episodes.

• Address cuts, mispronunciations, sudden transitions, background noise, pacing, performance quality, and technical inconsistencies.

• Organize recording revisions and additional pickups in collaboration with Voice-Over Artists and production partners.

• Uphold audio quality standards, quality control processes, and documentation throughout productions.

• Work alongside Content, Localization, Product, and Production teams to troubleshoot issues and enhance workflows.

• Monitor recurring quality concerns and propose process enhancements.

⛳️ Requirements

• Practical experience in audio engineering, post-production, sound editing, dubbing, spoken-word production, or audio quality assurance in media, entertainment, gaming, or similar sectors.

• Proficient in reviewing spoken audio for pronunciation, performance quality, pacing, clarity, and technical precision.

• Skilled in using professional audio editing software and audio patching methods to incorporate pickups, corrections, and re-recorded dialogue into completed productions.

• Strong technical knowledge of audio editing, patching, sound consistency, transitions, levels, atmosphere, and quality control.

• Experience liaising with Voice-Over Artists, recording teams, studios, or production partners to address audio quality challenges.

• Comprehensive understanding of audio production workflows, recording methodologies, and quality assurance best practices.

• Exceptional attention to detail with a keen ability to recognize subtle performance, linguistic, and technical issues.

• Strong organizational and communication abilities, capable of managing multiple productions concurrently.

• Native or near-native proficiency in Japanese, accompanied by outstanding listening skills and cultural understanding.

• Prior experience in audio entertainment, gaming, animation, dubbing, podcasts, streaming, localization, or creator platforms is highly desirable.

• A passion for storytelling and the creation of remarkable audio experiences for audiences.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within the company.

• Access to cutting-edge technology and tools in audio production.

• A collaborative and creative work environment that values innovation.

• Flexible work hours and the possibility of remote work.