£90K/yr to £93K/yr
Cambridge, England
Contract, Variable

Audio Engineer

Posted by Morgan McKinley.

We are seeking an Audio Engineer who will be responsible for collecting high-quality multimedia data, setting up and calibrating recording equipment, and processing data using scripts and command line tools. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in sound and audio, experience in multimedia equipment setup and recording, and proficiency in data processing and management.

Responsibilities:

Collecting high-quality multimedia data: You will primarily focus on audio and video data collection in our bespoke audio recording facilities ensuring the capture of high-quality data for use by our researchers and engineers.

Recording and technical equipment setup: You will be responsible for the setup, testing, and adjustment of recording equipment for data collection sessions, ensuring optimal data capture.

Performing data processing: Using standard multimedia tools, scripts, and command line tools, you will process the collected data, ensuring its integrity and consistency for further use.

Working with data collection volunteers: You will collaborate with both internal and external volunteers during data collection activities, ensuring the collection of diverse and high-quality data.

Required

Interest in sound and audio, demonstrated by activities such as playing a musical instrument, making audio recordings, or music production.

Solid understanding of multimedia equipment setup and recording, gained from experience in a sound engineering or AV technician role.

Meticulous attention to detail to ensure that all aspects of our data collections are correct.

Excellent organisational skills and time management.

A good standard of day-to-day computing proficiency.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Desired

Experience working with large spreadsheets or databases. For example, working with data in Excel or in a database such as MySQL.

Programming or scripting experience, e.g. Python.

Familiarity using Linux and the command line would be a bonus.

Education

Degree-educated, preferably in a numerical or natural science subject, or at least three years of professional experience.

Morgan McKinley is acting as an Employment Agency and references to pay rates are indicative.

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