Audio Engineer, Sound Innovation

Real Chemistry

Audio Engineer joining Real Chemistry’s sound innovation team, focusing on AI-driven audio production. Collaborating on diverse projects from film to podcasts, ensuring high audio quality and creative excellence.

Posted 4/15/2026full-timeBoston • California, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with team members on creative and efficient ways to incorporate AI into audio production and post-production workflows
Sound design, editing, and mixing for all sorts of projects, ranging from documentary-style films to scripted advertisements, talking heads, animated instructional videos, radio spots, podcasts, sonic branding, and anything else our Creatives can come up with
Manage the casting, directing, recording, and editing of voiceover talent, both AI and real people
Podcast Production: collaborate with team members to develop structure, format, and workflow (incorporating AI) for different podcast series. Manage all recording, editing, and mixing
Contribute and collaborate in a high-volume, fast-paced team environment, maintaining high standards of audio quality
Maintain freshness, creative excellence, and innovation to uphold and enhance the brand
Stay updated on trends and advancements in audio production, post-production, and sound design (especially utilizing generative AI), using this knowledge to inform work and push creative boundaries
Direct and manage the work of outside contractors and freelancers as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years of professional experience in audio post-production
Background in music production – a plus but not required
Proficiency in Pro Tools required, familiarity with Adobe Suite is an advantage
Comprehensive knowledge of the latest audio production tools, both traditional and those utilizing AI
Expertise in voiceover recording, directing, and editing
Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, Box, and Frame.io in a corporate environment and the ability to quickly learn and incorporate new software and systems
Strong understanding of broadcast, digital, social, and standard delivery specifications
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to articulate creative concepts and rationale for clients and the team
Exceptionally high creative standards, balanced with an understanding of timeline and budget constraints

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Generous holiday and paid time off
Options for private medical, dental, and vision plans
Support in saving for the future
Mental wellness coaching and support
Access to more than 13,000 online classes with LinkedIn Learning
Free snacks in the office

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Hard Skills & Tools

audio post-productionsound designaudio editingaudio mixingvoiceover recordingvoiceover directingPro ToolsAdobe SuiteAI in audio productionpodcast production

Soft Skills

collaborationcreativitycommunicationtime managementbudget managementinnovationteamworkarticulation of conceptshigh creative standardsadaptability