Audio Engineer

Crooked believes that we need a better conversation about politics, culture, and the world around us-one that doesn't just focus on what's broken, but what we can do to fix it.

We are a media network that showcases stories, voices, and opportunities for activism that inform, entertain, and inspire action, because it's up to all of us to do our part to build a better world.

Job Summary :

Crooked Media is looking for an LA-based audio engineer to record, assemble, and mix our daily news podcast, What A Day.

This position is full time, and requires a 40 hour time commitment each week. The engineer will work evenings, 2pm-10pm, hours subject to change, Sunday through Thursday.

The position includes working on What A Day, as well as working in the studio and mixing other podcasts as needed.

The ideal candidate is a team player and enjoys a fast-paced, deadline driven environment. Interest in helping people understand the news is also a plus!

Crooked is moving towards a hybrid work model for our entire staff. Ideally looking for Los Angeles based candidates, or candidates willing to relocate within the first 3 months of accepting an offer.

How You'll Spend Your Time :

• Setting up and testing sound equipment before each recording
• Running studio sessions (both remote and in person)
• Mixing sessions to proper loudness specs, sourcing and placing music on deadline
• Resolving technical issues when they arise
• Editing, mixing, and sound designing podcasts
• Editing, mixing and sound designing other audio (promos, ads, etc.) as assigned
• Collaborating with producers, videographers, and other team members

What You'll Bring To The Table :

• 3+ years experience with sound editing and recording equipment
• Technical expertise in sound engineering techniques
• Expertise in ProTools and a working knowledge of other recording software and hardware
• Expertise in recording using Zoom and Riverside
• Understanding of field recording kits such as Zoom H4N and Zoom Podtrack P4 a plus!
• A team player with excellent communication skills
• A self-motivated, proactive, accountable and nice attitude
• Creativity in audio production
• Expertise in mixing multitrack sessions

This job description provides a summary of how you'll spend your time but is nowhere near exhaustive, so other duties may be assigned over time.

Pay and Perks :

At Crooked, we believe in paying employees at or above market rates that are informed by salary surveys and industry benchmarks.

In addition to competitive salaries, we offer full-time employees excellent benefits including :

• Paid healthcare
• 401k match
• Generous vacation
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• A discretionary year-end bonus
• Did we also mention our offices are closed at the end of the year?

When we open up a position, we conduct a market analysis to ensure we have the most up-to-date data. Once we're ready to extend an offer, we look at the individual's years of relevant experience and other compensable factors to determine a competitive offer.

And for this role, the starting salary range is $90,000 - $95,000.

About Us

We welcome everyone-as an inclusive workplace, we invite all our employees to bring their authentic, whole selves to work.

Our mission and intent is to encourage people from every nation, race / ethnicity, belief, gender, gender identity, sexual identity, disability, and culture to feel respected and valued for their unique contributions to our company.

We approach our work courageously, adapt and improve constantly, and celebrate the wins big and small. We cultivate a culture of creativity and expression at Crooked Media.

We hire the best talent, ensure they have the tools and training they need, and set them free. If you have a high degree of ownership and are driven to excel, you'll fit right in.

That's it. End of mission.