Senior Audio Producer (Immersive Entertainment & Content)
Permanent
* Are you an experienced Audio Producer?
* Are you passionate about audio entertainment and great storytelling?
* Do you have a track-record of producing engaging immersive content?
* This could be the perfect role for you!
The Company
We are an award-winning (Music & Sound, Promax UK, Vox, Campaign, Cinema Audio Society, DCM Awards) world class leader in audio services, providing clients with a full offering to deliver any requirement needed in audio advertising, content or production across the globe.
We’re based in the UK and USA and our 8 studios in Central London are a centre of excellence. We have creative, media, studios and digital under one roof and work on; radio, Spotify and digital audio advertising; audio post for TV and films; audiobooks; podcasts; music; foreign dubbing; gaming and digital campaigns to support audio experiences.
Our clients include Spotify (we are their creative partner in the UK & North America), Acast, Netflix, Amazon, Cartoon Network, Disney, Guinness, Paddy Power Betfair, Audible and Penguin Random House.
We’re a mix of arty, geeky, techy, sporty, creative types who deliver exceptional products for our clients every single day.
Diversity and inclusion matter to us and we welcome your uniqueness. We are committed to developing the audio industry and its future talent. We’re an active supporter of initiatives to inspire, train and develop young talent and open our doors to introduce people into our industry.
In the last few years we’ve donated time and money to Macmillan Cancer Support, The Malaria Foundation and Crisis, and we intend to do a lot more. We’re big on culture, teamwork and growth opportunities, and we’ve got exciting plans for the future which we’d love you to be part of.
Our Values
We know it’s all about getting the mix just right…
1 - We’re on the same wavelength
We're one team
We support each other
We work together to achieve collective success
2 - We hear every pin drop
We care about the details
We deliver on what we promise
We take responsibility
3 - We’re all ears
We care passionately about our clients
We provide exceptional customer service
We build long term partnerships
Our Culture - Defined By Our Team
We're creative (standard). We're honest and open. A swear jar would bankrupt us all. We're all equal and we laugh at ourselves… and each other.
We're unconventional, productive and we do whatever it takes to get the job done. We like burgers (meat, veggie and vegan).
We always make time for each other and our clients. We live and breathe audio. We're people pleasers. We're all very different and we love that about our team.
We praise each other and recognise achievements. We like going to the pub for alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. We don't quit, we fix. We're kind and caring. We make a difference. We stick together and pick each other up when it's needed.
We like to dance. We love karaoke. We say please and thank you. We're passionate and motivated. We always leave our clients feeling good.
The Person We Are Looking For
You are passionate about audio and you know what it takes to bring stories to life through engaging sound. You already have experience of working on incredible audio productions having worked in a similar producer role at a studio, production company or platform.
You’ll be working on some of the biggest immersive audio projects for the biggest platforms, so you’ll understand the full audio production process, including formats such as binaural and Dolby Atmos.
You’ll be an organised and dedicated person with great communication skills. You’re a psychic problem solver - foreseeing issues before they happen and always rolling your sleeves up when things require a full team effort.
You are a pro-active individual that can see projects through from initial briefing to final delivery. You have experience with voice casting, the sound design process and have a diplomatic approach to handling and relaying feedback.
You’re ambitious, driven and will add brilliance to our team. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Key responsibilities
* Construct quotes and manage third-party costs, with a keen eye on project margins
* Cast and negotiate fees with voice talent- through VO agents and direct relationships with artists
* Schedule remote recordings and source third-party studios when needed
* Managing the production of Dolby Atmos projects from quoting to delivery
* Running multi-cast recordings, including ensemble-style group sessions
* Create client timelines and manage milestones to ensure timely project delivery
* Schedule and brief sound designers and ensure sufficient studio time is allocated
* Conduct music searches and ensure appropriate usage licences are in place
Essential Requirements
* A minimum of 3 years experience as a long-form audio producer, with a background in either audio drama, creative podcasts or similar immersive content
* Display a proven history of audio content production, including immersive formats
* Experience creating and building strong, long-term client relationships
* An interest in a fast paced working environment - no two days are the same!
* A high level of organisational skills and experience
* A keen ear for good audio with excellent attention to detail
* Ability to problem solve and work under pressure
* Good level of experience of using Apple Macs and Google docs
* A good understanding of cost-tracking and profit margins
* Confident and calm under pressure
* Able to work in the office 4 days a week. Remote working 1 day a week
* Must be eligible to work in the UK
Bonus Points
* Fluent in a second language
* A basic understanding of musical principles
* Existing relationships with voice agents/independent talent
* Existing relationships with content owners, publishers or platforms
* A network of freelance sound engineers and composers
Working Hours / Requirements
This role is based onsite at our studios on Tottenham Court Road, a minimum of 4 days a week, with a day from home where applicable - pending project requirements.
-9 hour day, including 1 hour lunch break.
-9am - 6pm with occasional evening work or early starts pending needs of a project and willingness to attend client and networking events.
-Ability to travel occasionally.
Salary and Benefits
* Competitive - based on experience
* 25 days leave per annum, with 3 to be taken between Christmas & New Year. This entitlement is in addition to the usual 8 UK bank and public holidays.
* Subsidised Bupa medical care.
* Life Insurance.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Training & development opportunities.
* Season ticket loan scheme.
* Eye Care scheme with Specsavers.
* Access to Help@Hand from Unum (a health and wellbeing app).
The Hiring Process
It’s really important that we are a right fit for each other. Therefore we usually have three chats; phone, online and in person. This is so we can get to know each other properly which is really important for you and us, as we want you to be with us for a long time so you need to know it’s right for you too.
Apply
Please apply directly via email with your CV and a covering letter and tell us why you’d like to join us and how you’d add brilliance to our team. Please include ‘Senior Audio Producer ’ as the subject in any application emails to careers@foreveraudio.com.
Candidates need to have the right to work in the UK.
Please note, this is not a sound engineering role. No agencies please.
Thank you.