Lead Dialogue Editor

Summary

Join Sound Lab, a Keywords Studio, as a Lead Dialogue Editor for gaming projects. You will be a key member of the creative team, crafting interactive audio experiences and collaborating with internal and external teams. Daily responsibilities include dialogue editing and mastering, leading the dialogue team, staying current with technology, understanding recording processes, and communicating effectively with clients. You will also standardize workflows, assist in team building, and collaborate on pipeline improvements. This role requires proficiency in Pro Tools, iZotope RX, and other audio software, along with excellent communication and time management skills. A minimum of two years' experience is necessary.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Pro Tools
• Proficiency using equalizers, de-essers, compressors, etc. in relation to dialogue
• Proficiency in iZotope RX, and other de-noise and de-verb suites
• Ability to work and communicate well with other creatives, clients, producers and management
• Familiarity with Excel and Microsoft Office
• Possess in depth knowledge of the game post-production workflows, pipelines and delivery requirements
• Minimum 2 years’ experience (please provide credits)
• Very detail oriented, organized, and able to work quickly and efficiently with large amounts of assets
• Excellent with time management
• Ability to work remotely with your own home setup if choosing to work remote- must have ProTools, iZotope RX, Microsoft Office, studio monitors/headphones, etc

Responsibilities

• Edit and master dialogue
• Create deliverables according to client specs
• Lead our dialogue team by briefing our editors on new projects, keeping track of upcoming deadlines and providing guidance regarding both technical and creative approaches to editorial
• Stay on the cutting edge of new plug-in tech to make sure we stay competitive by having the highest quality output
• Understand the recording process, acoustics, different types of microphones and be able to read session scripts
• Understand the creative and technical needs of our clients
• Speak intelligently and confidently with clients and be able to propose novel solutions and helpful ideas in the moment
• Standardize crew workflows, plug-in chains, etc. to ensure consistency across different editors
• Assist in building the dialogue team by vetting and training new dialogue crew members
• Interface with our assets team to make sure deliveries are made on time
• Adjust and improve general dialogue pipeline and efficiency
• QC assets from other team members
• Work with team members to develop/refine editorial processes when necessary
• Collaborate with external crew to fix issues as they arise
• Interface with producers and management to help with editorial-specific topics

Preferred Qualifications

Willingness to use other DAWs and software at the client’s request

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (including sick days and holidays)
• 401k (3%matching)
• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits