Audio Assistant

Job Description At Brown Bag Films, our motto is simple: "We Love Animation". And we mean it-to put our artists at the heart of everything we do. As one of the most creatively driven animation studios, we are passionate about creating high-quality, engaging content for kids and families everywhere.

We are currently looking for an Audio Assistant to join our talented team here at our Dublin Studio. The successful candidate should be a multi-tasker-communicating clearly and accurately with Post Supervisors and Coordinators. The successful candidate should also be self-reliant, organized and enjoy problem solving. We are looking for an audio whizz who will appreciate the strength of being part of an encouraging team.

This is a Part Time position (2.5 days a week) on a 12 month Fixed Term contract, based in our Dublin Studio.

The salary range for this role is €29,000 - 30,000 per annum (pro ra ta), depending on experience.

Please note that our studio operates on a hybrid model, with a minimum of two days per week required in the studio. However, during the initial onboarding period, the successful candidate will be required to work 2.5 days in studio before transitioning to the hybrid working arrangement.

The successful candidate must have the right to work in Ireland for the duration of the contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Tracking, downloading and distribution of VO cast records/songs from external audio studios.
• Ensuring external cast records meet BBF specifications.
• Maintain tracking spreadsheets to represent up-to-date audio status of all deliveries - including but not limited to: radio plays, pick ups, scratch, stems, songs, Pro Tools sessions, etc.
• Editing, updating and distributing radio plays for animatic edits.
• Maintain audio folders on servers - VO/Songs/Stems/PT Sessions, etc.
• Provide & edit walla/alt dialog takes/SFX for editors/directors/producers.
• Making sure all the cast record lines are there according to the latest scripts.
• Contacting VO recording studio to request missing lines, etc.
• Download, QC and distribute audio stems/Pro Tools sessions from external audio studios.
• QC and exporting audio stem mixes from Pro Tools sessions.
• QC and formatting audio stems for final broadcast delivery.
• Checking quality of files - listening for glitches, tight or abrupt edits & fades, etc.
• Preparing, formatting and delivering music cue sheets & broadcast scripts.
• Providing sound effects and backup during final mixes.
• Scratch records for animatic edits.
• Occasional internal cast VO records and sound editing for project pitches.
• Occasional sound editing to picture and internal pitch mixes.
• Assist QC dept. with video file QC and final video deliveries to broadcasters.

Key Requirements

• Good proven understanding of sound editing techniques for animation or live action.
• Must be very comfortable with Avid Pro Tools software and associated plugins running on Mac OS.
• Must have a good 'ear' with respect to sound file checking.
• Must be able to work using own initiative.
• Must be organized, efficient and focused with a strong attention to detail.
• Must possess the ability to identify audio related problems early, communicate them to the Post team and assist in resolving them.
• Must have a proven knowledge of Post Production processes.
• Broadcast audio technology knowledge preferable.