Re-recording Mixer and Lead Recordist - Internal applications only

Reporting to the Client Services Manager within the Post Production team, the Re-recording Mixer and Lead Recordist role is responsible for leading the Recording part of the business delivering high standard audio recording services for ADR, Crowd and Foley projects. They will also, when the schedule requires, work as a Re-Recording Mixer and Mix Technician in the Localisation and wider Post Production team.

• Lead recording side of Post Production business including workflow optimisation, training/onboarding and project management, focussing on delivering high standards.
• Drive growth of the Recording business client base and revenue through proactive client engagement, outreach, and sales activity.
• Run Foley, ADR and Crowd recording sessions, delivering recordings and sessions to a high professional standard.
• Oversee Foley editing whether done by internal or external sound editors.
• When required, mix Foreign Versions to a very high standard within set timelines.
• When required, mix other Post Production Sound projects to a very high standard within set timelines.
• When required, work as a mix technician on Post Production Sound projects

The Re-recording Mixer and Lead Recordist is responsible for R&D, workflow optimisation and training across all areas of the recording department including ADR, VO, Foley and Crowd recording.
They will supervise team members working within the recording department, ensuring delivery of the high standards required by our clients.

They will work collaboratively with the Senior Managers who each lead on sales in Post Production to understand fixed schedules, gather intelligence, sell services and ensure clients get best use of the facilities. They will share the responsibility with the Post Production Client Services Manager for delivering the Mixing & Recording budget.

When required, they will work as a Re-Recording Mixer in the Localisation team delivering Foreign version mixes to the high standards expected by our clients and following all prescribed workflows including keeping our project tracking database up to date.
Likewise they would be expected to occasionally work as a Re-Recording Mixer or Mix Technician in Post Production team providing a high quality service for our clients.

They would require expert knowledge of Recording, Mixing and Editing using Avid Pro Tools and relevant Control surfaces.

They would require a recording background with extensive knowledge and experience using a variety of sound recording equipment to capture audio at the highest quality.

They would require extensive knowledge of mixing dialogs for theatrical release in all sound formats (7.1, 5.1 and Dolby Atmos and IMAX).

Content security is key - the role holder would need acute awareness of this and carry working practices and behaviours that naturally protect the intellectual property of the films they are working on.

• Extensive experience Recording, Mixing and Editing using Avid Pro Tools
• Previous experience of working as a Re-Recording Mixer in Audio Post Production
• Extensive Foley and Field Recording experience with knowledge of sound devices and hardware
• Advanced client communication, including project management and budgeting
• Advanced knowledge of using Avid Pro tools control surfaces, Digidesign Icon and Avid 6
• Advanced knowledge of mixing dialogs for theatrical releases in all sound formats (5.1, 7.1, Dolby ATMOS, IMAX)
• Advanced knowledge in all things recording from theatre design and development to training and workflow design for specific client needs
• Ability to work under extreme pressure to strict deadlines
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
• A 'good ear' with the ability to analyse a mix and make appropriate corrections
• An exceptional client facing manner and strong focus on building client base
• Able to work early and evening shifts and weekends as required
• Able to travel and to commute when needed between our UK sites, mainly between our Pinewood and Shepperton studios on an ad hoc basis
• Music related degree
• Knowledge of Avid S6 mixing surface
• Knowledge of Mac OSX
• Basic IT knowledge
• Understanding of foreign languages

• Role location: Shepperton Studios and Pinewood Studios
• Competitive starting salary and discretionary annual bonus of up to 15% of salary.
• 25 days' holiday as standard with the option to buy 5 additional days, plus English public holidays.
• An extra day of leave to celebrate your Birthday.
• Pension scheme 5% employer contribution and 3% minimum employee contribution.
• Comprehensive private medical healthcare from Bupa, including cover for pre-existing conditions, dental and optical cover.
• Income Protection for yourself, up to 75% of salary.
• Life assurance of 4 x annual salary.
• Two days per year volunteering allowance for our local communities.
• Saving Account with Fidelity.
• Various other staff perks including but not limited to, gym and retail discounts, free film screenings and staff events.

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