Freelance Audio Engineer

About This Role

Working with narrators and directors, the Freelance Audio Engineer records audio for audiobooks and voice projects at the company's Tenleytown studio. This role suits an experienced engineer with strong technical skills and a collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Set up acoustically treated recording booths, microphones, and session equipment
• Manage gain staging and recording levels to capture clean, consistent audio
• Handle recording, session setup, and signal routing in Pro Tools
• Walk narrators through the recording process and help them feel comfortable
• Listen closely for plosives, mouth noise, clothing rustle, movement, and changes in microphone proximity
• Alert the director to external noise or other issues affecting the recording
• Provide direction to talent when needed
• Take clear session notes according to project specifications

Requirements

• At least two years of experience recording voice in professional studios
• Proficiency in Pro Tools
• Strong understanding of audio recording fundamentals, including microphone technique, EQ, and compression
• Experience with audio patchbays and analog and digital signal routing
• Basic troubleshooting skills on Mac and PC
• Familiarity with Zoom
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to stay focused throughout long recording sessions

Important Details

• Schedule: Most sessions take place Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m., with occasional weekend sessions; engineers must be available for the full day when booked

About the Company

Three Seas is expanding its roster of freelance audio engineers for audiobook and voice recording.