Audio Artist

Who are we hiring?

Sphere Studios is looking for an Audio Artist to join our groundbreaking audio team. This position will bridge the creative and engineering worlds, redefining what it means to create world-class audio content at Sphere for Experiences, Residencies and Brand Events. Sphere Studios’ Audio Artists utilize revolutionary technologies, including a massive multi-channel high-definition wave field synthesis matrix array audio system of unprecedented scale, complexity, and quality.

The Audio Artist role reports to the Head of Production and, as a part of the Sphere Studios audio team, works across the entire audio pipeline, from recording concepts and techniques to audio mixing and spatialization through final playback and show control integration. This position requires a hands-on technical and creative leader interfacing with Sphere Studios’ Burbank-based production teams as well as other Sphere departments and vendors.

What will you do?

• Support audio mixing, spatialization, and playback activities for content produced for Sphere live residencies, Sphere Experiences and brand events.
• Work alongside and guide external Front of House mixers and Content Creators to support and educate them throughout the process of realizing their show or event in the Sphere.
• Provide technical and creative support to the Sphere sound production department
• Work with the audio engineering teams to perform complex electroacoustic modeling and auralizations.
• Create and then concisely explain to show design and production teams Sphere’s audio system physical and virtual layouts, beam presets, and auralizations based on breakdowns and distillation of the moment-by-moment creative intent of productions in development.
• Develop audio and music workflows for Sphere.  This consists of thoroughly vetting current toolsets and working with coders and manufacturers to create new tools to advance technology with the aim of producing and proving the most efficient and effective workflow for content creators to realize their shows for Sphere.  Develop the main palette that audio and music content creators will use and show them how to use it.
• Act as a front person on behalf of the studio with external companies, vendors, and partners to unify technology solutions with the needs of the Sphere venue.
• Assist with the development and programing of the audio system’s digital signal processing and layouts that realize creative workflows for Sphere, including the identification or development of tools to improve the ability of content creators to realize their creative intent.
• Be a spokesperson and evangelist for Sphere audio and show production technologies to educate and involve audio industry professionals through hands-on creative demonstrations, presentations, personal meetings, and networking.
• Develop and maintain a knowledge base of processes, techniques, and best practices specific to Sphere’s unique environment, ensuring insights are shared across content creation teams to streamline workflows, improve efficiency, and consistently deliver high-quality results.
• Provide exceptional experiences for our guests, partners, and team members, including by adhering to our appearance and presentation guidelines while on-site.  

What do you need to succeed?

• College degree or audio production certification preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in audio design, audio tech and engineering live events and touring bands.
• Accomplished FOH mixer with immersive mix knowledge and experience.
• Live event audio sound design and/or mix experience with large format experiences or concerts.
• In-depth understanding of sound techniques from capture through post to final master or mix for live events. 
• Thorough knowledge configuring and troubleshooting all current professional digital audio workstations, audio consoles and control surfaces, synchronization systems, and advanced digital signal processing systems.
• In depth working knowledge of MADI, OSC, MIDI, Word Clock, Dante, AES67/Ravenna, QLan, and other audio over IP protocols.
• Thorough knowledge of leading audio creative and technical software and plug-ins (ProTools and/or Reaper).
• Proven artist management and leadership skills.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work under high pressure with tight deadlines.

Special Requirements (physical demands, non-traditional hours, travel etc.)

• Domestic and international travel: 30%

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Pay Range 134000 - 235000 USD