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Audio Engineer - job post

Penguin Random House Australia Pty Ltd
3.8 out of 5 stars
Sydney NSW
Full-time
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Job details

Job type

  • Full-time

Location

Sydney NSW

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

  • Parental leave
  • Employee discount
  • Salary packaging

Full job description

At Penguin Random House, we are powered by our people. As the world’s largest trade book publisher, we publish books that matter, from future classics to cherished favourites. Our team is dedicated to creating stories that entertain, educate and inspire. We strive to be the best home for our authors and people, and the most service-oriented partner for our customers.
We are looking for an Audio Engineer to work across our established audiobook program. You will be responsible for the production of audiobooks, from recording to post-production. The role will work closely with the Lead Audio Engineer and wider Audio team, to create best-in-class audiobooks. This is a full-time position based in North Sydney.

What you will do (role specific):

  • Record and edit a wide variety of audiobooks
  • Conduct pickups sessions, post-production processing, quality control checks and file management
  • Be involved in technical and creative aspects of sound design, composition and problem-solving with the Audio team
  • Assist Audio Producer with research, casting and project management
    • Assist other teams in creation of ads, podcasts and other digital media

What you will bring :

  • Minimum of two years’ experience in a professional studio recording and/or post-production environment (prior experience with audiobooks/long form audio will be highly regarded)
  • High level of proficiency with studio recording equipment, Reaper and another DAW
  • Up to date with the latest developments in recording technology
  • Exceptional organisational skills and a track record of turning around audio on a tight deadline
  • A love and knowledge of books/audiobooks
  • The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a dynamic team
    • Excellent communication skills
Why Penguin Random House?
At Penguin Random House, our iconic Penguin logo stands as a symbol of quality, passion and accessibility. These principles are deeply embedded in our work and environment, driving us to create a lifelong love of reading for everyone.
We are proud to publish the world’s favourite books from the world’s favourite authors. Our collaborative, innovative and creative culture is guided by our core values: Discover, Respect, Engage and Share. Join us in our journey to entertain, educate and inspire through the power of storytelling.

Some of the benefits we offer:

  • Paid Parental leave + return to work bonus
  • Ongoing Learning and Development
  • A supportive and inclusive company culture that values diversity and fosters growth.
  • Safety and wellbeing Program
  • Generous staff discounts and company benefits program (great retail discounts, novated leasing, salary sacrifice, wellbeing centre)

All applicants must include a cover letter which outlines your suitability to the role. Please note, due to the large volume of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Penguin Random House is the world’s largest trade book publisher, boasting an impressive list of authors from cherished favourites to future classics across many genres and platforms. In Australia and New Zealand, we are proud to work with the most talented writers, thinkers and achievers and publish a diverse range of local and international voices. We are the leading publisher distributing books across Australia and New Zealand, focusing on speed and reliability to reach our customers and bring the very best books to readers everywhere. Our 400+ creative and passionate people from various backgrounds and experiences work together to uphold our reputation for excellence and clear commitment to service throughout the entire publishing process, and help us to achieve exceptional results. More information can be found at https://www.penguin.com.au/ and https://www.penguin.co.nz/ .

Penguin Random House is committed to providing a workplace and culture that values diversity and inclusion across all levels of the business. We recognise and acknowledge the contribution of people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. This includes, however is not limited to, differences in gender, age, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation and family status.

Company: Penguin Random House Australia Pty Ltd | Job ID: 288766

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