Assistant Mix Engineer / Technical Coordinator Job at Q Department, New York, NY

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  • Q Department
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Location: New York

Employment Type: Full-Time

Start Date: July/August 2025

About Us

We are a high-traffic, award-winning sound production studio known for our work with high-profile clients across film, TV, streaming, commercial advertising and immersive content. Our team is passionate, collaborative, and committed to excellence in every detail. We are expanding and looking for a  driven, organized, and technically sharp Assistant Mix Engineer / Technical Coordinator to join our team. This is a tremendous opportunity for someone eager to learn, grow, and help build the next evolution of our studio.

The Role

As an Assistant Mix Engineer / Technical Coordinator, you will support our lead engineers and producers in all aspects of post-production audio and technical operations. 

You’ll assist in session prep, dialogue editing, ADR/voice record workflows, conforming, and final deliverables while also managing technical systems, file formats, and project coordination.

We’re seeking someone who is hungry to grow in the audio post industry, brings excellent organizational skills, and thrives in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment.

Key Responsibilities Audio Engineering & Post-Production
  • Support mix engineers during sessions: session prep, routing, file management, documentation
  • Assist with ADR and voice recording sessions (including talent coordination and tech setup)
  • Dialogue editing, cleanup, and conforming audio to new picture cuts
  • Conforming session timelines to match editorial changes (cutdowns, trailers, re-edits)
  • QC of final mixes and deliverables for sync, artifacts, and formatting issues
  • Organize and archive session data, track versions and updates meticulously
Technical Coordination & Media Management
  • Coordinate all incoming and outgoing project materials across teams and clients
  • Video editing using Final Cut Pro for references, reels, and client presentations
  • Compress and transcode videos using Compressor or similar tools for web and delivery
  • Manage studio FTP servers, uploads/downloads, and data workflows
  • Maintain, install, and troubleshoot software systems and operating environments
  • Ensure system backups and drive organization are always current and secure
  • Logging and cataloging source media and project assets
Production & Studio Support
  • Support engineers with day-to-day project operations 
  • Liaise between engineers, producers, and creative directors to ensure smooth communication
  • Maintain studio readiness: equipment, cleanliness, file structure, and backups
  • Assist in laybacks, presentations etc.
What We're Looking For Must-Haves:
  • Proficiency in  Pro Tools Logic Pro , and  Final Cut Pro
  • Working knowledge of  QuickTime Compressor , and FTP clients (Cyberduck, Transmit)
  • Experience with  dialogue editing ADR , and  voice recording workflows
  • Understanding of media formats, resolutions, frame rates, and sync issues
  • Meticulous organization, documentation, and version tracking skills
  • Strong Mac OS X user with solid troubleshooting ability
  • Self-starter attitude with a collaborative, solution-oriented mindset
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment
Bonus Points For:
  • Experience with broadcast, commercial, or theatrical post-production
  • Comfortable communicating with high-profile clients and creatives
Ideal Candidate Profile
  • You thrive in creative environments but are laser-focused on technical details.
  • You're not just looking for a job you’re looking for a long-term growth opportunity.
  • You take initiative, ask smart questions, and are relentlessly curious.
  • You love clean sessions, organized drives, and airtight workflows.
  • You're as comfortable adjusting EQs as you are exporting stems and organizing metadata.
Perks & Benefits
  • Work with an elite team on high-profile, industry-defining projects
  • Opportunities for mentorship, skill development, and career advancement
  • Access to state-of-the-art studio gear and software

Job Tags

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