Audio Engineer

NxtWave is seeking a highly skilled and creatively driven Sound Engineer / Music Producer to join our in-house media and content production team. In this hybrid role, you'll be responsible for end-to-end audio production - from recording and post-processing to composing original music and designing immersive soundscapes. This position requires both technical mastery and artistic sensibility to create audio that elevates our educational, brand, and marketing content across digital platforms. Roles and Responsibilities: Audio Recording & Editing: - Set up and operate audio recording sessions for voice-overs, instruments, and ambient sound. - Ensure proper mic placement and signal flow for optimal sound capture. - Handle ADR (Automated Dialogue Replacement), Foley, and voice sync for post-production. Music Production: - Compose and produce original background scores, theme tracks, and sonic branding elements across genres. - Arrange, layer, and mix music using MIDI instruments and virtual synths. Sound Design & Post-Production: - Design SFX, ambient layers, and foley sounds to enhance storytelling. - Use automation, EQ, compression, reverb, and modulation techniques to shape audio. - Clean up noisy recordings using restoration tools like iZotope RX or equivalent. Mixing & Mastering: - Mix multi-track audio to create balanced, polished, broadcast-ready output. - Master tracks with loudness normalization (LUFS) and format-specific requirements. Collaboration & Workflow: - Work closely with video editors, content writers, motion designers, and voice-over artists. - Maintain organized session files, audio libraries, and version-controlled projects. - Manage multiple projects simultaneously with tight deadlines. Desired Candidate Profile: - 2 to 5 years of professional experience in music production, audio engineering, or post-production. - Demonstrable portfolio featuring music compositions, voiceover mixes, SFX work, and/or full video soundtracks. - Strong musical sensibility with an ability to adapt to different tones - cinematic, emotional, educational, commercial. - Fluency in sound design principles, music theory basics, and recording workflow. - Self-starter with the ability to take creative ownership and execute end-to-end audio vision. - Strong communication and collaboration skills. - Bonus: Experience in sync licensing, educational content, or branded storytelling. Key Skills: Sound Engineering, Music Production, Mixing, Mastering, Foley, ADR, Audio Editing, Sound Design, DAWs (Ableton, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Pro Tools), Plugins (Waves, iZotope), MIDI, Composition, Audio Restoration, VSTs, Automation, Multi-track Recording, LUFS, Creative Collaboration,