Audio Engineer/Sound Designer 

Lemonada Media is seeking a full-time audio engineer to lead in the creation of multiple Lemonada shows. In this role, you will report directly to a supervising producer on a project to project basis, collaborating with hosts and other staff members to create top-notch audio each week across multiple series and work streams. 

This is a key role in building and supporting Lemonada’s growing portfolio of original audio content. This person is a masterful storyteller and shaper of audio with a perfectionist bent on both big picture vision and line-by-line details. The engineer works in lockstep with a supervising producer, associate producer, host, CCO, and a broader team to create a work of art each week.

Roles and Responsibilities 

• Take a leadership role in shaping audio throughout the production process, including, but not limited to, cutting tape, generating assemblies, making adjustments based on team feedback, scoring episodes and overseeing pacing with a finely tuned ear, cutting ads and social assets all on a timely basis and with fidelity to show-vibe and Lemonada’s brand 
• Provide meaningful collaboration on structure and manage editorial workflow for multiple podcasts at any given time 
• Assist in the creation of the sound, tone and style for each show
• Communicate with composers on creation of theme music for new shows 
• Provide input on development and production process at the front-end of a series and in week-to-week production 
• Manage multiple deadlines and clearly communicate those to hosts, producers, and other team members 
• Record or assist in recording in a studio and in the field (or virtually) as needed
• Create and adapt systems and production workflows for individual shows that support deadline-driven creative and high-quality work 
• Work across the week on multiple series at any given time
• Work closely with producer and social media and marketing teams on your slate of shows to select strong assets (i.e. audiograms) for social promotion
• Collaborate with production team to make necessary adjustments based on listener data 

Required competencies 

• Extensive creative and tactical knowledge of audio production along with notably good judgment, a finely tuned ear, and the ability to multitask
• Commitment to highlighting diverse voices and authentic first-person narratives
• ProTools experience preferred, but not required
• Extensive experience with editing and scoring both longform podcast series and weekly chat shows
• A commitment to ensuring that your slate of shows is produced to an exceptionally high professional standard, on-brand for Lemonada, and commercially viable
• Incredible team player with a flexible mindset and a belief in the power of audio to change hearts and minds
• Experience with multi-series management and juggling priorities
• Strong communications skills for internal team purposes 

Lemonada is committed to providing equal opportunities. We serve a diverse audience, and are committed to non-discrimination. It is our policy to ensure that all individuals with whom we are in contact are treated equally without regard to age, color, disability, gender, marital status, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, expression, gender identity or veteran’s status. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. 

Employment Logistics 

This position is full-time. We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience. We also offer full health benefits and three weeks of PTO to all full-time employees. 

Desired Start Date: Rolling 

Location: Flexible 

To Apply 

Submit your resume, cover letter, and any work samples you would like us to see here. Send any specific questions to hiring [at] lemonadamedia [dot] com